Headline:
Wind Advisory issued April 25 at 11:30AM MST until April 26 at 5:00AM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
Event:
Wind Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 25, 2026 - 11:30am
Expires:
April 26, 2026 - 5:00am
Description:
* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up 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 this afternoon 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: