Headline:
Wind Advisory issued October 9 at 9:19AM MST until October 11 at 11:00PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ
Event:
Wind Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 9, 2026 - 9:19am
Expires:
October 10, 2026 - 4:00am
Description:
* WHAT...A strong weather disturbance along the West Coast will get
re-inforced by a decaying tropical system this weekend resulting in
strong sustained south to southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts
to around 45 mph. The strongest wind gusts will occur near showers
and thunderstorms.
* WHERE...Baboquivari Mountains, Catalina and Rincon Mountains,
Southeast Pinal County, Tucson Metro Area, and Upper Santa Cruz
River Valley/Altar Valley.
* WHEN...From 7 AM to 11 PM MST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Instruction:
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Area Description:
Upper Santa Cruz River and Altar Valleys including Nogales; Tucson Metro Area including Tucson/Green Valley/Marana/Vail; Southeast Pinal County including Kearny/Mammoth/Oracle; Santa Catalina and Rincon Mountains including Mount Lemmon/Summerhaven; Baboquivari Mountains including Kitt Peak
Forcast Office:
NWS Tucson AZ
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov