Station Name: COLORADO RIVER ABOVE IMPERIAL DAM, AZ-CA
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 174 feet

Nearest Address:
Imperial Dam Rd
Winterhaven, CA 92283
Imperial County

GPS Coordinates: 32.8849361, -114.468111

Nearby Water Temperatures

Wind Advisory issued June 27 at 12:48AM PDT until June 28 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Phoenix AZ

Effective: Sat June 27, 2026, 12:48 AM
Expires: Sat June 27, 2026, 5:15 PM

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Imperial County Southwest. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Difficult driving conditions, especially for larger vehicles traveling along roads with crosswinds. Light, unsecured objects may become airborne.

A Wind Advisory means that sustained wind speeds of between 30 and 40 mph are expected, or wind gusts of between 40 and 58 mph. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

Air Quality Alert issued June 27 at 2:08AM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ

Effective: Sat June 27, 2026, 2:08 AM
Expires: Sun June 28, 2026, 12:15 AM

* WHAT...The Imperial County APCD has issued an air quality alert due to harmful levels of particle pollution from windblown dust. Visit https://www.aqmd.gov/alertinfo to check current and forecasted air quality levels. * WHERE...the Imperial Valley. Levels of particle pollution can vary by time and location depending on emissions and local weather conditions. * WHEN...from 2 PM Friday, June 26, 2026 through 11:59 PM Saturday, June 27, 2026. * IMPACTS... Particle pollution can get deep into the lungs and cause serious health problems such as asthma attacks, heart and lung disease symptoms, and increased risk of lung infections. Everyone can be affected, but sensitive groups such as people with lung or heart disease, older adults, people who are pregnant, children, and those who spend a lot of time outdoors are at greater risk.

To protect your health, check air quality levels and act as needed: * When Air Quality Index (AQI) levels are "Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups" (orange), sensitive groups as specified above should limit extended or intense outdoor activity. * When AQI is "Unhealthy" (red), everyone may experience health impacts. Sensitive groups should avoid extended time outdoors. * When AQI is "Very Unhealthy" (purple), sensitive groups should avoid all outdoor physical activity. Everyone else should avoid extended or intense outdoor activity. * When AQI is "Hazardous" (maroon), everyone should avoid all outdoor physical activity. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... To help keep indoor air clean when air quality is poor: * Keep windows and doors closed * Run your air conditioner and/or an air purifier * Do not use whole house fans or swamp coolers that bring in outside air if you have other methods to stay cool * Avoid other sources of pollution such as fireplaces, candles, incense, grilling, and gasoline-powered lawn and garden equipment To help minimize outdoor particle pollution levels: * Carpool, telecommute, reduce trips, or take public transportation * Slow down if driving on dirt roads * Stabilize loose soils