Headline:
Wind Advisory issued October 14 at 11:35AM MST until October 16 at 3:00PM 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 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected.
* WHERE...Gila Bend, Sonoran Desert Natl Monument, Tonopah Desert,
West Pinal County, Gila River Valley, Kofa, and Yuma.
* WHEN...From 5 AM to 3 PM MST 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:
Kofa; Yuma; Gila River Valley; Tonopah Desert; Gila Bend; West Pinal County; Sonoran Desert Natl Monument
Forcast Office:
NWS Phoenix AZ
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov