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Weather Alert at Empire Polo Club: What Festival-Goers Need to Know

The crowd at the Empire Polo Club began to swell on Friday, April 10, as a cool breeze rolled in, hinting at a day milder than usual.

Wind and Dust Warning

The National Weather Service has issued an alert—winds could gust up to 25 mph overnight, stirring dust and raising air pollution levels. The warning remains in effect for the first two days of the event, lifting at 5 a.m. on Sunday.

Dust and air quality could take a turn for the worse, with the worst conditions expected Friday and Saturday nights. Attendees should stay vigilant if they notice dust in the air.

Temperature Fluctuations

Temperatures will stay mild to cool, with:

• Saturday’s high reaching 85°F
• Sunday’s high climbing to only 79°F
• Nighttime lows dipping into the mid-to-low 50s

Sunday’s Stormy Outlook

A more intense weather shift is expected on Sunday:

• Wind gusts up to 35 mph
• A 20% chance of rain after 11 a.m.

Planning Ahead

With these conditions in play, festival-goers should adjust their plans to account for wind, dust, and potential rain.

Stay informed—the weather may shape your experience.