Headline:
Wind Advisory issued October 15 at 10:23AM MST until October 17 at 11:00AM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
Event:
Wind Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 15, 2026 - 10:23am
Expires:
October 16, 2026 - 3:00am
Description:
* WHAT...East winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 to 55 mph
expected.
* WHERE...Mazatzal Mountains and Rio Verde/Salt River.
* 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:
Rio Verde/Salt River; Mazatzal Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Phoenix AZ
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov