Headline:
Wind Advisory issued April 17 at 3:02AM MST until April 17 at 1:00PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
Event:
Wind Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 17, 2026 - 3:02am
Expires:
April 17, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts 40 to 50 mph expected.
* WHERE...Western portion of Joshua Tree National Park, Eastern
portion of Joshua Tree National Park, Southeastern Imperial
County, Parker Valley, Chuckwalla Mountains, Chiriaco Summit, Palo
Verde Valley, and Chuckwalla Valley.
* WHEN...Until 1 PM MST /1 PM PDT/ 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:
Parker Valley; Joshua Tree NP West; Joshua Tree NP East; Chuckwalla Mountains; Imperial County Southeast; Chiriaco Summit; Palo Verde Valley; Chuckwalla Valley
Forcast Office:
NWS Phoenix AZ