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 45 to 55 mph
expected.
* WHERE...Imperial County Southwest, Salton Sea, Chiriaco Summit,
Joshua Tree NP East, and Joshua Tree NP West.
* WHEN...From 2 AM to 5 PM PDT 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:
Joshua Tree NP West; Joshua Tree NP East; Imperial County Southwest; Salton Sea; Chiriaco Summit
Forcast Office:
NWS Phoenix AZ
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov