Headline:
Wind Advisory issued January 7 at 1:26PM MST until January 8 at 2:00PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
Event:
Wind Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
January 7, 2025 - 12:26pm
Expires:
January 8, 2025 - 2:00am
Description:
* WHAT...East winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 to 45 mph
expected.
* WHERE...Apache Junction/Gold Canyon, Cave Creek/New River, Deer
Valley, Fountain Hills/East Mesa, New River Mesa, and Southeast
Valley/Queen Creek.
* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 2 PM MST 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.
Use extra caution.
Area Description:
Cave Creek/New River; Deer Valley; New River Mesa; Fountain Hills/East Mesa; Southeast Valley/Queen Creek; Apache Junction/Gold Canyon
Forcast Office:
NWS Phoenix AZ