Wind Advisory Issued for Western Pima, Tohono O'odham, South Central Pinal
A Wind Advisory has been issued for Western Pima County, the Tohono O'odham Nation, and South Central Pinal County from 2 AM to 11 PM MST Sunday, October 11, with strong winds and gusts up to 55 mph expected.
A Wind Advisory is in effect for Western Pima County, the Tohono O'odham Nation, and South Central Pinal County from 2 AM MST Sunday, October 11, until 11 PM MST Sunday, October 11. The National Weather Service (NWS) in Tucson has issued this advisory, urging residents to prepare for strong winds.
Sustained south to southwest winds are expected to reach 25 to 35 mph, with gusts up to 45-55 mph. These stronger gusts are anticipated to occur near showers and thunderstorms. Areas specifically affected include Ajo/Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, Sells, and Eloy/Picacho Peak State Park.
Impacts from these winds may include unsecured objects being blown around. There is also a possibility of tree limbs being blown down and isolated power outages. The NWS advises that driving may be difficult, particularly for high-profile vehicles. Exercise extra caution if traveling during this period.
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