Headline:
Wind Advisory issued May 3 at 1:19PM PDT until May 4 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Phoenix AZ
Event:
Wind Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 3, 2025 - 1:19pm
Expires:
May 4, 2025 - 5:00am
Description:
* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected.
* WHERE...Western Imperial County, and Imperial Valley.
* 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:
Imperial County West; Imperial Valley
Forcast Office:
NWS Phoenix AZ