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Coachella Faces Weather Chaos: Dust Storms Arrive
10 Apr
Summary
- Festival attendees face severe weather warnings including dust storms.
- Wind gusts up to 35mph are expected, with potential rain on Saturday and Sunday.
- An air quality alert is active due to harmful levels of windblown dust pollution.
Coachella has commenced amidst severe weather warnings, with attendees bracing for dust storms and potential rain. The festival grounds in Coachella Valley, Indio, California, are experiencing wind gusts up to 35mph, particularly on Friday night, the opening hours of the event. An air quality alert has been issued due to harmful levels of windblown dust pollution.
Particle pollution from the dust can lead to serious health issues, especially for sensitive groups. Forecasters predict rain for Saturday and Sunday, with temperatures cooling throughout the weekend. Previous festivals have seen significant heat and dust, prompting advice for attendees to wear bandannas and stay hydrated at free water stations.
This year's headliners include Justin Bieber, Karol G, and Sabrina Carpenter, alongside numerous other artists. While dust is a recurring concern at Coachella, past events have also battled extreme heat.
