Wind Advisory

Full Alert Message

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Phoenix AZ 112 AM PDT Wed Mar 12 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM MST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Central La Paz County, Kofa, Yuma, Southeast Yuma County, and Gila River Valley. * WHEN...From 11 AM to 8 PM MST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Difficult driving conditions, especially for larger vehicles traveling along roads with crosswinds. Light, unsecured objects may become airborne. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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.