< California Wind Advisory | Effective 04/21/2026 17:17

California Wind Advisory | Effective 04/21/2026 17:17

Headline: 
Wind Advisory issued April 21 at 5:17PM PDT until April 22 at 12:00AM PDT by NWS Phoenix AZ
Event: 
Wind Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 21, 2026 - 5:17pm
Expires: 
April 22, 2026 - 12:00am
Description: 
* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE...Western portion of Joshua Tree National Park. * WHEN...Until midnight PDT tonight. * 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.
Area Description: 
Joshua Tree NP West
Forcast Office: 
NWS Phoenix AZ