iNWS Alert

CAZ560-563-565>567-240845-
/O.NEW.KPSR.WI.Y.0017.240425T0000Z-240425T1000Z/
Joshua Tree NP West-Salton Sea-Imperial County Southeast-
Imperial County West-Imperial Valley-
Including the cities of Cottonwood Visitor,
Lost Horse-Keys Village, Desert Shores, Winterhaven,
Coolidge Springs, Salton City, Winona, Coyote Wells, Ocotillo,
Plaster City, El Centro, Calexico, Alamorio, and Brawley
134 PM PDT Tue Apr 23 2024

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM WEDNESDAY TO 3 AM PDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 40 to 50 mph
expected.

* WHERE...Western portion of Joshua Tree National Park, Salton
Sea, Southeastern Imperial County, Western Imperial County and
Imperial Valley.

* WHEN...From 5 PM Wednesday to 3 AM PDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Difficult driving conditions, especially for larger
vehicles traveling along roads with crosswinds. Light, unsecured
objects may become airborne. Minor tree damage possible. Areas
of blowing dust will also make driving more hazardous.

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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