Headline:
Wind Advisory issued October 15 at 11:41PM MST until October 16 at 2:00PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
Event:
Wind Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 15, 2026 - 11:41pm
Expires:
October 16, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 to 45 mph
expected.
* WHERE...In Arizona, Parker Valley. In California, Chuckwalla
Mountains, Chuckwalla Valley, Imperial County Southeast, Palo Verde
Valley, and Chiriaco Summit.
* WHEN...Until 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. Localized channels of blowing dust may
briefly lower visibility under one mile and lots of lofted dust may
create poor air quality across the area.
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; Chiriaco Summit; Palo Verde Valley; Chuckwalla Valley
Forcast Office:
NWS Phoenix AZ
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov