Headline:
Wind Advisory issued January 8 at 7:31AM MST until January 8 at 2:00PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
Event:
Wind Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
January 8, 2025 - 6:31am
Expires:
January 8, 2025 - 1:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
* WHERE...Imperial Valley and Salton Sea.
* WHEN...Until 1 PM PST 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
or blowing sand. Use extra caution.
Area Description:
Salton Sea; Imperial Valley
Forcast Office:
NWS Phoenix AZ