Headline:
Wind Advisory issued March 27 at 5:24PM MST until March 28 at 2:00PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ
Event:
Wind Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 27, 2026 - 5:24pm
Expires:
March 28, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...East to southeast wind increasing to 25 to 30 mph with gusts
45 mph will persist into Saturday morning, rapidly tapering off
early Saturday afternoon.
* WHERE...Eastern Cochise County below 5000 feet and Upper Gila River
Valley.
* WHEN...Until 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