Headline:
Wind Advisory issued March 5 at 1:58AM PST until March 5 at 6:00PM PST by NWS Phoenix AZ
Event:
Wind Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 5, 2026 - 1:58am
Expires:
March 5, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 to 50 mph
expected.
* WHERE...Western portion of Joshua Tree National Park, Eastern
portion of Joshua Tree National Park, Chuckwalla Mountains,
Chiriaco Summit, Palo Verde Valley, and Chuckwalla Valley.
* WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 6 PM PST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Difficult driving conditions, especially for larger
vehicles traveling along roads with crosswinds. Light, unsecured
objects may become airborne.
Instruction:
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.
In addition, strong winds over desert areas could result in briefly
lowered visibilities to well under a mile at times in blowing dust
or blowing sand. Use extra caution.
Area Description:
Joshua Tree NP West; Joshua Tree NP East; Chuckwalla Mountains; Chiriaco Summit; Palo Verde Valley; Chuckwalla Valley
Forcast Office:
NWS Phoenix AZ
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov