Wind Advisory 12/18/2024 02:40 for Arizona, California, Nevada areas

Headline: 
Wind Advisory issued December 18 at 2:40AM PST until December 18 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Las Vegas NV
Event: 
Wind Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
December 18, 2024 - 2:40am
Expires: 
December 18, 2024 - 4:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Lake Mohave, Lake Havasu and Fort Mohave, and San Bernardino County-Upper Colorado River Valley. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST /5 PM MST/ this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles on Interstate 40 just east of Needles. Rough waves on Lake Mohave and Lake Havasu will create hazardous conditions for small craft. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will be confined between Lake Mohave and Lake Havasu. Speeds will gradually decrease in the afternoon.
Instruction: 
Secure outdoor objects. Use extra caution driving high profile vehicles. Boaters between Lake Mohave and Lake Havasu are urged to postpone plans or remain in sheltered waters.
Area Description: 
Lake Havasu and Fort Mohave; Lake Mead National Recreation Area; San Bernardino County-Upper Colorado River Valley; Lake Mead National Recreation Area
Forcast Office: 
NWS Las Vegas NV