Pinal County, AZ
Alerts
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In effect from Sunday 04/19 4:00 AM MDT – Sunday 04/19 2:00 PM MDT
Issued by NWS Phoenix AZ
What
East winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 40 to 50 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
Until 1 PM MST this afternoon.
Impacts
Difficult driving conditions, especially for larger vehicles traveling along roads with crosswinds. Light, unsecured objects may become airborne.
What to do
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.
Areas impacted
- Rio Verde/Salt River
- Superior
- Apache Junction/Gold Canyon
- Mazatzal Mountains
- Pinal/Superstition Mountains
- San Carlos
- Dripping Springs
- Globe/Miami
- Southeast Gila County
In effect from Sunday 04/19 4:09 AM MDT – Sunday 04/19 2:00 PM MDT
Issued by NWS Tucson AZ
What
East to southeast winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected. Although the strongest sustained winds may be blocked in some locations by the terrain, those east to southeast aligned valleys are the most likely to experience impactful winds.
Where
South Central Pinal County, Southeast Pinal County, Tucson Metro Area, Upper San Pedro River Valley, and Upper Santa Cruz River Valley/Altar Valley.
When
Until 1 PM MST this afternoon.
Impacts
Areas of blowing dust reducing visibility may be possible at times. Gusty winds will blow around outdoor loose and unsecured objects.
What to do
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Areas impacted
- Upper Santa Cruz River and Altar Valleys including Nogales
- Tucson Metro Area including Tucson/Green Valley/Marana/Vail
- South Central Pinal County including Eloy/Picacho Peak State Park
- Southeast Pinal County including Kearny/Mammoth/Oracle
- Upper San Pedro River Valley including Sierra Vista/Benson
From the forecaster
Windy Advisory Today
Created by the NWS Tucson WFO
A Wind Advisory remains in effect for the valleys across the majority of Southeast Arizona until 1 PM MST this afternoon. Strong east to southeast winds 25-30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. The strongest winds will be in areas near mountain gaps, foothills, and locations west and northwest of mountain ranges (lee side of terrain). Areas of blowing dust will accompany the stronger winds reducing visibility at times below a mile. Areas most susceptible to blowing dust include areas along Interstate-10 from Willcox to San Simon.
Wind Advisory Today
Created by the NWS Phoenix WFO
A Wind Advisory will be in effect through early this afternoon, as easterly winds will increase across southcentral AZ early this morning with gusts reaching 20-35 mph in the lower deserts and up to 40-50 mph across the foothills and higher terrain areas. Localized blowing dust will be possible, particularly in the more prone areas to the east/southeast of the Phoenix Metro, and lofted dust may then be carried further west producing hazy conditions over a wider area.
Seven-day weather risk overview
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