Headline:
Wind Advisory issued March 27 at 9:52AM MST until March 28 at 11:00AM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
Event:
Wind Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 27, 2026 - 9:52am
Expires:
March 28, 2026 - 3:00am
Description:
* WHAT...East winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected.
* WHERE...A portion of south central Arizona.
* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 11 AM MST Saturday.
* 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 below 3 miles at times in blowing dust or
blowing sand. Use extra caution.
Area Description:
Rio Verde/Salt River; Fountain Hills/East Mesa; Southeast Valley/Queen Creek; Superior; Northwest Pinal County; Apache Junction/Gold Canyon; Tonto Basin; Mazatzal Mountains; Pinal/Superstition Mountains; San Carlos; Dripping Springs; Globe/Miami; Southeast Gila County
Forcast Office:
NWS Phoenix AZ
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov