Headline:
Wind Advisory issued March 27 at 8:01AM MST until March 27 at 5:00PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ
Event:
Wind Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 27, 2026 - 8:01am
Expires:
March 28, 2026 - 7:15am
Description:
* WHAT...East to southeast wind increasing to 25 to 30 mph with gusts
45 mph this afternoon. The strongest sustained winds will occur
this evening. Wind will persist into Saturday morning, rapidly
tapering off early Saturday afternoon.
* WHERE...Eastern Cochise County below 5000 feet and Upper Gila River
Valley.
* WHEN...Noon MST today through 2 PM MST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Areas of blowing dust reducing visibility may be possible
at times. Blowing dust is especially likely across the San Simon
Valley in eastern Cochise and southern Graham and Greenlee
counties. This includes Interstate 10 between Willcox and the New
Mexico state line. Gusty winds will blow around outdoor loose and
unsecured objects.
Instruction:
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Area Description:
Eastern Cochise County Below 5000 Feet including Douglas/Willcox; Upper Gila River and Aravaipa Valleys including Clifton/Safford
Forcast Office:
NWS Tucson AZ
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov