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 50 mph expected.
* WHERE...A portion of south central Arizona.
* WHEN...From 8 AM to 5 PM MST 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:
Aguila Valley; Northwest Valley; Tonopah Desert; Gila Bend; Buckeye/Avondale; Cave Creek/New River; Deer Valley; Central Phoenix; North Phoenix/Glendale; New River Mesa; Scottsdale/Paradise Valley; Rio Verde/Salt River; East Valley; Fountain Hills/East Mesa; South Mountain/Ahwatukee; Southeast Valley/Queen Creek; Superior; Northwest Pinal County; West Pinal County; Apache Junction/Gold Canyon; Tonto Basin; Mazatzal Mountains; Pinal/Superstition Mountains; Sonoran Desert Natl Monument; San Carlos; Dripping Springs; Globe/Miami; Southeast Gila County
Forcast Office:
NWS Phoenix AZ
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov