Headline:
Wind Advisory issued April 16 at 3:13AM PDT until April 17 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV
Event:
Wind Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 16, 2026 - 3:13am
Expires:
April 16, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Today, south-southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to
40 mph expected. Tonight through Friday, north winds 25 to 35 mph
with gusts up to 50 mph expected.
* WHERE...Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Lake Havasu and Fort
Mohave, and San Bernardino County-Upper Colorado River Valley.
* WHEN...From 11 AM PDT / MST this morning to 5 PM PDT / MST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially
for high-profile vehicles, particularly along east-west
thoroughfares including Interstate 40. Strong winds will elevate
wave heights on Lake Mead, Lake Mohave, and Lake Havasu to between
2 and 4 feet, making boating dangerous, especially for small craft.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Isolated gusts to 60 mph are possible near
Laughlin, Bullhead City, and Katherine Landing. These gusts are
expected to be isolated in space and time.
Area Description:
Lake Havasu and Fort Mohave; Lake Mead National Recreation Area; San Bernardino County-Upper Colorado River Valley; Lake Mead National Recreation Area
Forcast Office:
NWS Las Vegas NV