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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Phoenix AZ
1118 PM MST Thu Oct 8 2026

AZZ530-531-533-535-536-CAZ564-565-569-570-092100-
/O.NEW.KPSR.WI.Y.0022.261011T0900Z-261012T0000Z/
Parker Valley-Kofa-Central La Paz-Southeast Yuma County-Gila
River Valley-Chuckwalla Mountains-Imperial County Southeast-Palo
Verde Valley-Chuckwalla Valley-
Including the cities of Quartzsite, Winterhaven, Ripley, Parker, Palm
Canyon, Vicksburg, Ligurta, Imperial Hot Mineral Springs, Blythe,
Ehrenberg, Salome, Palo Verde, Midland, Brenda, Martinez Lake,
Vicksburg Junction, and Harcuvar
1118 PM MST Thu Oct 8 2026 /1118 PM PDT Thu Oct 8 2026/

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM MST /2 AM PDT/ TO 5 PM MST /5 PM
PDT/ SUNDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.

* WHERE...In Arizona, Central La Paz, Gila River Valley, Kofa, Parker
  Valley, and Southeast Yuma County. In California, Chuckwalla
  Mountains, Chuckwalla Valley, Imperial County Southeast, and Palo
  Verde Valley.

* WHEN...From 2 AM MST /2 AM PDT/ to 5 PM MST /5 PM PDT/ Sunday.

* 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.

&&

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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Phoenix AZ
1118 PM MST Thu Oct 8 2026

AZZ534-537>563-092100-
/O.NEW.KPSR.WI.Y.0022.261011T1500Z-261012T0000Z/
Aguila Valley-Northwest Valley-Tonopah Desert-Gila Bend-
Buckeye/Avondale-Cave Creek/New River-Deer Valley-Central Phoenix-
North Phoenix/Glendale-New River Mesa-Scottsdale/Paradise Valley-
Rio Verde/Salt River-East Valley-Fountain Hills/East Mesa-South
Mountain/Ahwatukee-Southeast Valley/Queen Creek-Superior-
Northwest Pinal County-West Pinal County-Apache Junction/Gold
Canyon-Tonto Basin-Mazatzal Mountains-Pinal/Superstition
Mountains-Sonoran Desert Natl Monument-San Carlos-Dripping
Springs-Globe/Miami-Southeast Gila County-
Including the cities of Hassayampa, Circle City, Fountain Hills,
Sentinel, Wittmann, Chandler, Sunflower, Gladden, Kaka, Maricopa,
Cashion, Hayden, Florence, Paradise Valley, Globe, Avondale,
Scottsdale, Tortilla Flat, Apache Junction, Gilbert, Wintersburg,
Queen Creek, Tonopah, Peoria, San Carlos, Aguila, Mesa, Goodyear,
Miami, Punkin Center, Coolidge, Wickenburg, Phoenix, Superior, Sun
Lakes, Surprise, Peridot, Winkelman, Gila Bend, Beardsley, Arlington,
Liberty, Tempe, Sun City West, and Casa Grande
1118 PM MST Thu Oct 8 2026

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 5 PM MST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected.

* WHERE...A portion of south central Arizona.

* WHEN...From 8 AM to 5 PM MST Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

GL

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Phoenix AZ
1118 PM MST Thu Oct 8 2026

AZZ532-092100-
/O.NEW.KPSR.WI.Y.0022.261011T0900Z-261012T0000Z/
/O.CON.KPSR.XH.W.0010.000000T0000Z-261010T0300Z/
Yuma-
Including the cities of Yuma and Fortuna Foothills
1118 PM MST Thu Oct 8 2026

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 5 PM MST SUNDAY...
...EXTREME HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions.
  Afternoon temperatures 103 to 105. Major Heat Risk. Overexposure
  can cause heat cramps and heat exhaustion to develop and, without
  intervention, can lead to heat stroke. For the Wind Advisory, south
  winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected.

* WHERE...Yuma.

* WHEN...For the Extreme Heat Warning, until 8 PM MST Friday. For the
  Wind Advisory, from 2 AM to 5 PM MST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Difficult driving conditions, especially for larger
  vehicles traveling along roads with crosswinds. Light, unsecured
  objects may become airborne. Heat related illnesses increase
  significantly during extreme heat events.

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.

An Extreme Heat Warning means that a period of very hot temperatures,
even by local standards, will occur. Actions should be taken to
lessen the impact of the extreme heat.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose-fitting clothing when possible and
drink plenty of water.

To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and
Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in
shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat
should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an
emergency! Call 9 1 1.

Public cooling shelters are available in some areas. Consult county
officials for more details.

&&

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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
1159 PM PDT Thu Oct 8 2026

NVZ014-015-017-092300-
/O.NEW.KVEF.WI.Y.0018.261010T2100Z-261012T1200Z/
Esmeralda and Central Nye County-Lincoln County-Western Clark and
Southern Nye County-
Including the cities of Caliente, Alamo, Goldfield, Amargosa Valley,
Silver Peak, Indian Springs, Desert Rock, Beatty, Panaca, Pahrump,
Pioche, Rachel, Hiko, and Dyer
1159 PM PDT Thu Oct 8 2026

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM SATURDAY TO 5 AM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected.

* WHERE...Esmeralda and Central Nye County, Lincoln County, and
  Western Clark and Southern Nye County.

* WHEN...From 2 PM Saturday to 5 AM PDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There will likely be a lull in the winds from
  late Saturday night through Sunday morning before winds increase
  once again Sunday afternoon.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
1159 PM PDT Thu Oct 8 2026

CAZ522-092300-
/O.NEW.KVEF.WI.Y.0018.261010T2100Z-261012T1200Z/
/O.CON.KVEF.XH.W.0007.000000T0000Z-261010T0300Z/
Death Valley National Park-
Including the cities of Stovepipe Wells, Furnace Creek, and Shoshone
1159 PM PDT Thu Oct 8 2026

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM SATURDAY TO 5 AM PDT MONDAY...
...EXTREME HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions
  with heat index values up to 100. For the Wind Advisory, south
  winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected.

* WHERE...Death Valley National Park.

* WHEN...For the Extreme Heat Warning, until 8 PM PDT Friday. For the
  Wind Advisory, from 2 PM Saturday to 5 AM PDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Heat
  related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and
  high humidity events.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Secure outdoor objects.

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car
interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.

Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and
heat stroke.

To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and
Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in
shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat
should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an
emergency! Call 9 1 1.

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

&&

$$

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Tucson AZ
1039 PM MST Thu Oct 8 2026

AZZ501-502-505-100000-
/O.NEW.KTWC.WI.Y.0007.261011T0900Z-261012T0600Z/
Western Pima County-Tohono O`odham Nation-South Central Pinal
County-
Including the cities of Sells, Organ Pipe Cactus N.M., Ajo, and
Picacho Peak State Park
1039 PM MST Thu Oct 8 2026

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 11 PM MST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...A strong weather disturbance along the West Coast will get
  re-inforced by a decaying tropical system this weekend resulting in
  strong sustained south to southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts
  45-55 mph. The strongest wind gusts will occur near showers and
  thunderstorms.

* WHERE...South Central Pinal County, Tohono O`odham Nation, and
  Western Pima County.

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 11 PM MST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

CWR

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