Headline:
Wind Advisory issued October 9 at 12:44PM PDT until October 11 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS Phoenix AZ
Event:
Wind Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 9, 2026 - 12:44pm
Expires:
October 10, 2026 - 4:00am
Description:
* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected.
* WHERE...In Arizona, Central La Paz, Gila River Valley, Kofa, Parker
Valley, and Southeast Yuma County. In California, Chuckwalla
Mountains, Chuckwalla Valley, Imperial County Southeast, and Palo
Verde Valley.
* WHEN...From 2 AM MST /2 AM PDT/ to 5 PM MST /5 PM PDT/ Sunday.
* 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:
Parker Valley; Kofa; Central La Paz; Southeast Yuma County; Gila River Valley; Chuckwalla Mountains; Imperial County Southeast; Palo Verde Valley; Chuckwalla Valley
Forcast Office:
NWS Phoenix AZ
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov