Headline:
Wind Advisory issued April 24 at 11:32AM PDT until April 26 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Phoenix AZ
Event:
Wind Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 24, 2026 - 11:32am
Expires:
April 25, 2026 - 3:00am
Description:
* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 to 45 mph
expected.
* WHERE...Western portion of Joshua Tree National Park, Southeastern
Imperial County, Western Imperial County, Salton Sea, Chuckwalla
Mountains, Imperial Valley, and Chiriaco Summit.
* WHEN...From 5 PM Saturday to 5 AM PDT 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 to well under a mile at times in blowing dust
or blowing sand. Use extra caution.
Area Description:
Joshua Tree NP West; Salton Sea; Chuckwalla Mountains; Imperial County Southeast; Imperial County West; Imperial Valley; Chiriaco Summit
Forcast Office:
NWS Phoenix AZ
Sender: