Headline:
Wind Advisory issued January 7 at 11:27AM MST until January 8 at 10:00PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ
Event:
Wind Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
January 7, 2025 - 10:27am
Expires:
January 8, 2025 - 6:15am
Description:
* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, east winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts
40-50 mph expected. The strongest winds will be located along and
west of east-to-west oriented gaps in the local terrain. For the
Freeze Watch, widespread sub-freezing temperatures 25 to 32
degrees possible. This includes localized areas that have yet to
see a freeze this season.
* WHERE...South Central Pinal County, Southeast Pinal County, Tohono
O'odham Nation, and Tucson Metro Area.
* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 10 PM this evening to 10 PM MST
Wednesday. For the Freeze Watch, from 10 PM MST Wednesday evening
through 10 AM MST Thursday morning and again from 10 PM MST
Thursday evening through 10 AM MST Friday morning.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured outdoor objects.
Tree limbs could be blown down. Localized blowing dust may reduce
visibility. Frost and freeze conditions could kill sensitive
vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Hypothermia will occur with long-term exposure to these
temperatures.
Instruction:
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Secure outdoor objects.
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to
drip slowly.
Area Description:
Tohono O'odham Nation including Sells; Tucson Metro Area including Tucson/Green Valley/Marana/Vail; South Central Pinal County including Eloy/Picacho Peak State Park; Southeast Pinal County including Kearny/Mammoth/Oracle
Forcast Office:
NWS Tucson AZ