Headline:
Wind Advisory issued October 16 at 2:56PM MST until October 17 at 11:00AM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
Event:
Wind Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 16, 2026 - 2:56pm
Expires:
October 17, 2026 - 4:30am
Description:
* WHAT...East winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
* WHERE...Apache Junction/Gold Canyon, Globe/Miami, Mazatzal
Mountains, Pinal/Superstition Mountains, Rio Verde/Salt River, San
Carlos, and Superior.
* WHEN...Until 11 AM MST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Difficult driving conditions, especially for larger
vehicles traveling along roads with crosswinds. Light, unsecured
objects may become airborne. Localized channels of blowing dust may
briefly lower visibility under one mile.
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; Superior; Northwest Pinal County; Apache Junction/Gold Canyon; Mazatzal Mountains; Pinal/Superstition Mountains; San Carlos; Dripping Springs; Globe/Miami
Forcast Office:
NWS Phoenix AZ
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov