Wind Advisory 01/08/2025 05:26 for Arizona areas

Headline: 
Wind Advisory issued January 8 at 6:26AM MST until January 8 at 2:00PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
Event: 
Wind Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
January 8, 2025 - 5:26am
Expires: 
January 8, 2025 - 1:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * WHERE...Cave Creek/New River, Deer Valley, Fountain Hills/East Mesa, and New River Mesa. * WHEN...Until 2 PM MST this afternoon. * 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
Forcast Office: 
NWS Phoenix AZ