Headline:
Wind Advisory issued April 18 at 11:58AM MST until April 19 at 11:00AM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
Event:
Wind Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 18, 2026 - 11:58am
Expires:
April 19, 2026 - 3:00am
Description:
* WHAT...East winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected.
* WHERE...Apache Junction/Gold Canyon, Dripping Springs,
Globe/Miami, Mazatzal Mountains, Pinal/Superstition Mountains, Rio
Verde/Salt River, San Carlos, Southeast Gila County, and Superior.
* WHEN...From 3 AM to 11 AM MST Sunday.
* 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 in blowing dust or blowing sand. Use extra
caution.
Area Description:
Rio Verde/Salt River; Superior; Apache Junction/Gold Canyon; Mazatzal Mountains; Pinal/Superstition Mountains; San Carlos; Dripping Springs; Globe/Miami; Southeast Gila County
Forcast Office:
NWS Phoenix AZ