Headline:
Wind Advisory issued October 16 at 2:03PM MST until October 16 at 3:00PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
Event:
Wind Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 16, 2026 - 2:03pm
Expires:
October 16, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...East winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
* WHERE...Gila Bend, Tonopah Desert, West Pinal County, Central La
Paz, Gila River Valley, and Yuma.
* WHEN...Until 3 PM MST this afternoon.
* 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; Central La Paz; Aguila Valley; 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