Headline:
Wind Advisory issued October 14 at 11:35AM MST until October 17 at 11:00AM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
Event:
Wind Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 14, 2026 - 11:35am
Expires:
October 15, 2026 - 3:00am
Description:
* WHAT...East winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 45 to 50 mph
expected.
* WHERE...Apache Junction/Gold Canyon, Dripping Springs, Globe/Miami,
Northwest Pinal County, Pinal/Superstition Mountains, San Carlos,
and Superior.
* WHEN...From 5 AM Friday to 11 AM MST Saturday.
* 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:
Superior; Northwest Pinal County; Apache Junction/Gold Canyon; Pinal/Superstition Mountains; San Carlos; Dripping Springs; Globe/Miami
Forcast Office:
NWS Phoenix AZ
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov