Headline:
Wind Advisory issued January 6 at 12:35PM MST until January 8 at 11:00AM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
Event:
Wind Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
January 6, 2025 - 11:35am
Expires:
January 7, 2025 - 4:00am
Description:
* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.
* WHERE...Western portion of Joshua Tree National Park, Eastern
portion of Joshua Tree National Park, Southeastern Imperial
County, Parker Valley, Chuckwalla Mountains, Chiriaco Summit, Palo
Verde Valley, and Chuckwalla Valley.
* WHEN...From 8 AM MST /7 AM PST/ Tuesday to 11 AM MST /10 AM PST/
Wednesday.
* 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.
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:
Parker Valley; Joshua Tree NP West; Joshua Tree NP East; Chuckwalla Mountains; Imperial County Southeast; Chiriaco Summit; Palo Verde Valley; Chuckwalla Valley
Forcast Office:
NWS Phoenix AZ