Headline:
Wind Advisory issued October 15 at 12:23AM MST until October 16 at 2:00PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
Event:
Wind Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 15, 2026 - 12:23am
Expires:
October 15, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected.
* WHERE...In Arizona, Parker Valley. In California, Chuckwalla
Mountains, Chuckwalla Valley, Imperial County Southeast, and Palo
Verde Valley.
* WHEN...From 8 PM MST /8 PM PDT/ this evening to 2 PM MST /2 PM PDT/
Friday.
* 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; Chuckwalla Mountains; Imperial County Southeast; Palo Verde Valley; Chuckwalla Valley
Forcast Office:
NWS Phoenix AZ
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov