Wind Advisory 12/18/2024 14:18 for Arizona, California, Nevada areas

Headline: 
Wind Advisory issued December 18 at 2:18PM PST until December 18 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Las Vegas NV
Event: 
Wind Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
December 18, 2024 - 2:18pm
Expires: 
December 18, 2024 - 4:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected. * WHERE...Lake Mead National Recreation Area, 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.
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