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Wind Advisory Ends for Phoenix and Surrounding Areas

A Wind Advisory for Phoenix and surrounding areas in Arizona and California has ended, with wind gusts now below advisory criteria and tapering off through the evening.

Staff Writer
10/11/2026 · Phoenix edition

The National Weather Service (NWS) in Phoenix has announced the expiration of the Wind Advisory for numerous communities across Arizona and parts of California, effective October 11, 2026, at 5:00 PM MST.

Wind gusts have decreased below advisory criteria and are expected to continue tapering off throughout the evening. No further action is required by residents related to this specific advisory.

Affected areas included Parker Valley, Kofa, Yuma, Central La Paz, Aguila Valley, Southeast Yuma County, Gila River 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, Joshua Tree NP West, Joshua Tree NP East, Imperial County Southwest, Salton Sea, Chuckwalla Mountains, Imperial County Southeast, Imperial County West, Imperial Valley, Chiriaco Summit, Palo Verde Valley, and Chuckwalla Valley.

This advisory was issued by NWS Phoenix AZ.

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