Wind Advisory issued April 4 at 1:54AM MST until April 5 at 5:00AM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
Wind Advisory: Imperial County Southwest until Apr 04 at 8:58 AM NWS Phoenix AZ issued a Wind Advisory for April 4 at 1:54AM MST until April 5 at 5:00am MST, with gusts up to 60 mph expected. The Advisory is in effect from 2 PM to 5 AM PDT Friday, affecting traffic, particularly for larger vehicles on roads with crosswinds, causing difficult driving conditions and minor tree damage. The strong winds over desert areas could briefly lower visibilities to well under a mile at times due to blowing dust or blowing sand. Use extra caution due to the strong winds.
Published : 4 weeks ago by in Weather
* WHAT…West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph
expected.
* WHEN…From 2 PM this afternoon to 5 AM PDT Friday.
* IMPACTS…Difficult driving conditions, especially for larger
vehicles traveling along roads with crosswinds. Light,
unsecured objects may become airborne. Minor tree damage
possible.
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.