Non-Precipitation Warnings / Watches / Advisories
Issued by NWS Phoenix, AZ
Issued by NWS Phoenix, AZ
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144 WWUS75 KPSR 231938 NPWPSR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Phoenix AZ 1238 PM PDT Thu May 23 2024 CAZ562-563-566-567-241800- /O.NEW.KPSR.WI.Y.0021.240524T2300Z-240525T0600Z/ Imperial County Southwest-Salton Sea-Imperial County West- Imperial Valley- Including the cities of Coyote Wells, Mountain Spring, Salton City, Calexico, El Centro, Winona, Coolidge Springs, Ocotillo, Plaster City, Brawley, Desert Shores, and Alamorio 1238 PM PDT Thu May 23 2024 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM TO 11 PM PDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Southwest corner of Imperial County, Western Imperial County, Salton Sea, and Imperial Valley. * WHEN...From 4 PM to 11 PM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Difficult driving conditions, especially for larger vehicles traveling along roads with crosswinds. Light, unsecured objects may become airborne. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && $$ RW