< California Wind Advisory | Effective 05/16/2026 11:31

California Wind Advisory | Effective 05/16/2026 11:31

Headline: 
Wind Advisory issued May 16 at 11:31AM PDT until May 17 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Phoenix AZ
Event: 
Wind Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 16, 2026 - 11:31am
Expires: 
May 17, 2026 - 5:00am
Description: 
* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Southwest corner of Imperial County. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT Sunday. * 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: 
Imperial County Southwest
Forcast Office: 
NWS Phoenix AZ