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Wind Advisory 7, NWS Phoenix, AZ

March 29, 2017

NWS Phoenix, AZ issued this wind advisory at Mar 29, 2017, 3:35 AM MST. It took effect at Mar 30, 2017, 2:00 PM MST. It was in force for 9 hr.

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Issued
Mar 29, 2017, 3:35 AM MST (10:35 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 30, 2017, 2:00 PM MST
Expired
Mar 30, 2017, 11:00 PM MST
In force
9 hr
Issued by
NWS Phoenix, AZ

The text

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875 
WWUS75 KPSR 291035
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Phoenix AZ
335 AM MST Wed Mar 29 2017

CAZ030-292245-
/O.NEW.KPSR.WI.Y.0007.170330T2100Z-170331T1200Z/
Joshua Tree National Park-
Including the cities of Cottonwood Visitor Center, Keys View, 
and Lost Horse
335 AM PDT Wed Mar 29 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THURSDAY TO 5 AM PDT
FRIDAY...

The National Weather Service in Phoenix has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from 2 PM Thursday to 5 AM PDT
Friday. 

* AFFECTED AREA...Joshua Tree National Park

* TIMING...Thursday afternoon through early Friday morning

* WINDS...Winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will create difficult driving conditions
  especially for high profile vehicles. Locally reduced
  visibilities due to blowing dust possible.  

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.

&&

$$
7 follow-up statements
835 
WWUS75 KPSR 291934
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Phoenix AZ
1234 PM MST Wed Mar 29 2017

CAZ032-300745-
/O.EXB.KPSR.WI.Y.0007.170330T2100Z-170331T1600Z/
Riverside County/Eastern Deserts-
Including the cities of Chiriaco Summit, Desert Center, 
and Eagle Mountain
1234 PM PDT Wed Mar 29 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THURSDAY TO 9 AM PDT
FRIDAY...

The National Weather Service in Phoenix has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from 2 PM Thursday to 9 AM PDT
Friday. 

* AFFECTED AREA...Eastern Riverside county including Interstate 
10 from Blythe through the Coachella Valley. 

* TIMING...Thursday afternoon through early Friday morning

* WINDS...Winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will create difficult driving 
  conditions especially for high profile vehicles. Locally 
  reduced visibilities due to blowing dust possible. 

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.

&&

$$

CAZ030-300745-
/O.EXT.KPSR.WI.Y.0007.170330T2100Z-170331T1600Z/
Joshua Tree National Park-
Including the cities of Cottonwood Visitor Center, Keys View, 
and Lost Horse
1234 PM PDT Wed Mar 29 2017

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THURSDAY TO 9 AM PDT
FRIDAY...

* AFFECTED AREA...Joshua Tree National Park

* TIMING...Thursday afternoon through early Friday morning

* WINDS...Winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will create difficult driving 
  conditions especially for high profile vehicles. Locally 
  reduced visibilities due to blowing dust possible. 

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.

&&

$$
812 
WWUS75 KPSR 300039
NPWPSR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Phoenix AZ
539 PM MST Wed Mar 29 2017

CAZ033-301215-
/O.EXB.KPSR.WI.Y.0007.170330T2100Z-170331T0600Z/
Imperial County-
Including the cities of Brawley, Calexico, El Centro, Glamis, 
Imperial, and The Salton Sea
539 PM PDT Wed Mar 29 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TO 11 PM PDT THURSDAY...

The National Weather Service in Phoenix has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from 2 PM to 11 PM PDT Thursday. 

* AFFECTED AREA...Imperial County including Interstate 8.

* TIMING...Thursday afternoon through late evening.

* WINDS...West winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will create difficult driving 
  conditions especially for high profile vehicles. Locally 
  reduced visibilities due to blowing dust possible. 

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.

&&

$$

CAZ030-032-301215-
/O.EXT.KPSR.WI.Y.0007.170330T2100Z-170331T1100Z/
Joshua Tree National Park-Riverside County/Eastern Deserts-
Including the cities of Cottonwood Visitor Center, Keys View, 
Lost Horse, Chiriaco Summit, Desert Center, and Eagle Mountain
539 PM PDT Wed Mar 29 2017

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THURSDAY TO 4 AM PDT
FRIDAY...

* AFFECTED AREA...Eastern Riverside County including Interstate 
  10 from Blythe through the Coachella Valley and Joshua Tree 
  National Park

* TIMING...Thursday afternoon through early Friday morning

* WINDS...West winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will create difficult driving 
  conditions especially for high profile vehicles. Locally 
  reduced visibilities due to blowing dust possible. 

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.

&&

$$
145 
WWUS75 KPSR 300859
NPWPSR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Phoenix AZ
159 AM MST Thu Mar 30 2017

AZZ020-021-025-026-CAZ031-302200-
/O.EXA.KPSR.WI.Y.0007.170330T2100Z-170331T0600Z/
Lower Colorado River Valley AZ-West Central Deserts-
Yuma/Martinez Lake and Vicinity-Southwest Deserts-
Lower Colorado River Valley CA-
Including the cities of Ehrenberg, Parker, Bouse, Quartzsite, 
Salome, Fortuna Foothills, San Luis, Somerton, Yuma, Dateland, 
Tacna, Wellton, and Blythe
159 AM MST Thu Mar 30 2017 /159 AM PDT Thu Mar 30 2017/

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM MST /2 PM PDT/ THIS
AFTERNOON TO 11 PM MST /11 PM PDT/ THIS EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Phoenix has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from 2 PM MST /2 PM PDT/ this
afternoon to 11 PM MST /11 PM PDT/ this evening. 

* AFFECTED AREA...La Paz and Yuma Counties including Interstates 
  10 and 8. 

* TIMING...Thursday afternoon through late evening.

* WINDS...West winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. The
  strongest winds will be focused over La Paz and northern Yuma
  counties.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will create difficult driving 
  conditions especially for high profile vehicles. Locally 
  reduced visibilities due to blowing dust possible. 

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.

&&

$$

CAZ030-032-302200-
/O.EXT.KPSR.WI.Y.0007.170330T2100Z-170331T0600Z/
Joshua Tree National Park-Riverside County/Eastern Deserts-
Including the cities of Cottonwood Visitor Center, Keys View, 
Lost Horse, Chiriaco Summit, Desert Center, and Eagle Mountain
159 AM PDT Thu Mar 30 2017

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 11 PM
PDT THIS EVENING...

* AFFECTED AREA...Eastern Riverside County including Interstate 10
  from Blythe through the Coachella Valley and Joshua Tree
  National Park. 

* TIMING...Thursday afternoon through late evening.

* WINDS...West winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. The
  highest elevations may see winds gusting up to 55 mph.  

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will create difficult driving 
  conditions especially for high profile vehicles. Locally 
  reduced visibilities due to blowing dust possible. 

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.

&&

$$

CAZ033-302200-
/O.CON.KPSR.WI.Y.0007.170330T2100Z-170331T0600Z/
Imperial County-
Including the cities of Brawley, Calexico, El Centro, Glamis, 
Imperial, and The Salton Sea
159 AM PDT Thu Mar 30 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
11 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

* AFFECTED AREA...Imperial County including Interstate 8.

* TIMING...Thursday afternoon through late evening.

* WINDS...West winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will create difficult driving 
  conditions especially for high profile vehicles. Locally 
  reduced visibilities due to blowing dust possible. 

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.

&&

$$
087 
WWUS75 KPSR 301716
NPWPSR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Phoenix AZ
1016 AM MST Thu Mar 30 2017

...Strong winds and Blowing Dust...

AZZ020-021-025-026-CAZ031>033-310530-
/O.NEW.KPSR.DU.Y.0002.170330T2200Z-170331T0600Z/
/O.CON.KPSR.WI.Y.0007.170330T2100Z-170331T0600Z/
Lower Colorado River Valley AZ-West Central Deserts-
Yuma/Martinez Lake and Vicinity-Southwest Deserts-
Lower Colorado River Valley CA-Riverside County/Eastern Deserts-
Imperial County-
Including the cities of Ehrenberg, Parker, Bouse, Quartzsite, 
Salome, Fortuna Foothills, San Luis, Somerton, Yuma, Dateland, 
Tacna, Wellton, Blythe, Chiriaco Summit, Desert Center, 
Eagle Mountain, Brawley, Calexico, El Centro, Glamis, Imperial, 
and The Salton Sea
1016 AM MST Thu Mar 30 2017 /1016 AM PDT Thu Mar 30 2017/

...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM MST /3 PM PDT/ THIS
AFTERNOON TO 11 PM MST /11 PM PDT/ THIS EVENING...

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM MST /2 PM PDT/ THIS
AFTERNOON TO 11 PM MST /11 PM PDT/ THIS EVENING...


In addition to a Wind Advisory issued earlier, the National 
Weather Service in Phoenix has also issued a Blowing Dust 
Advisory from 3 PM MST /3 PM PDT/ this afternoon to 11 PM MST /11
PM PDT/ this evening. 

* AFFECTED AREA...eastern Riverside and Imperial Counties in
  California, and La Paz and Yuma Counties in Arizona. This
  includes Interstates 10 and 8 across southeast California
  including the Colorado River. 


* TIMING...Thursday afternoon through late evening.

* WINDS...West to northwest winds of 25 to 40 mph with gusts to 50
  mph. The strongest winds will be focused over La Paz and
  northern Yuma counties, and along the Colorado River Valley.


* VISIBILITY...Below 1 mile at times.

* Impacts...Strong winds will create difficult driving conditions
  especially for high profile vehicles, and Colorado River
  boaters. Reduced visibility under a mile in blowing dust is likely.


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.

Be ready for a sudden drop in visibility. If you encounter
blowing dust or blowing sand on the roadway or see it
approaching, pull off the road as far as possible and put your
vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the way off and keep your
foot off the brake pedal.

Remember, pull aside, stay alive.

&&

$$

CAZ030-310530-
/O.CON.KPSR.WI.Y.0007.170330T2100Z-170331T0600Z/
Joshua Tree National Park-
Including the cities of Cottonwood Visitor Center, Keys View, 
and Lost Horse
1016 AM PDT Thu Mar 30 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
11 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

* AFFECTED AREA...Eastern Riverside County including Interstate 
  10 from Blythe through the Coachella Valley and Joshua Tree 
  National Park. 

* TIMING...Thursday afternoon through late evening.

* WINDS...West winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. 
  The highest elevations may see winds gusting up to 55 mph. 

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will create difficult driving 
  conditions especially for high profile vehicles. Locally 
  reduced visibilities due to blowing dust possible. 

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.

&&

$$
081 
WWUS75 KPSR 310149
NPWPSR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Phoenix AZ
649 PM MST Thu Mar 30 2017

...Strong winds and blowing dust this evening...

AZZ020-021-025-026-CAZ031>033-310600-
/O.CON.KPSR.DU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-170331T0600Z/
/O.CON.KPSR.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-170331T0600Z/
Lower Colorado River Valley AZ-West Central Deserts-
Yuma/Martinez Lake and Vicinity-Southwest Deserts-
Lower Colorado River Valley CA-Riverside County/Eastern Deserts-
Imperial County-
Including the cities of Ehrenberg, Parker, Bouse, Quartzsite, 
Salome, Fortuna Foothills, San Luis, Somerton, Yuma, Dateland, 
Tacna, Wellton, Blythe, Chiriaco Summit, Desert Center, 
Eagle Mountain, Brawley, Calexico, El Centro, Glamis, Imperial, 
and The Salton Sea
649 PM MST Thu Mar 30 2017 /649 PM PDT Thu Mar 30 2017/

...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST /11 PM
PDT/ THIS EVENING...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST /11 PM PDT/
THIS EVENING...

A Wind Advisory and Blowing Dust Advisory remain in effect through
11 PM MST / 11 PM PDT this evening. Observations show significant
reductions in visibilities are occurring across parts of Riverside
County and La Paz County as a strong cold front moves through the
region. These concerns will persist and spread eastward through
the late evening.

* AFFECTED AREA...eastern Riverside and Imperial Counties in 
  California, and La Paz and Yuma Counties in Arizona. This 
  includes Interstates 10 and 8 across southeast California 
  including the Colorado River. 

* TIMING...Thursday afternoon through late evening.

* WINDS...West to northwest winds of 25 to 40 mph with gusts to 50
  mph. The strongest winds will be focused over eastern Riverside, 
La Paz and northern Yuma counties, and along the Colorado River 
Valley.

* VISIBILITY...Below 1 mile at times.

* Impacts...Strong winds will create difficult driving 
  conditions especially for high profile vehicles, and Colorado 
  River boaters. Reduced visibility under a mile in blowing dust 
  is likely. 

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.

Be ready for a sudden drop in visibility. If you encounter
blowing dust or blowing sand on the roadway or see it
approaching, pull off the road as far as possible and put your
vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the way off and keep your
foot off the brake pedal.

Remember, pull aside, stay alive.

&&

$$

CAZ030-310600-
/O.CON.KPSR.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-170331T0600Z/
Joshua Tree National Park-
Including the cities of Cottonwood Visitor Center, Keys View, 
and Lost Horse
649 PM PDT Thu Mar 30 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

* AFFECTED AREA...Eastern Riverside County including Interstate 
  10 from Blythe through the Coachella Valley and Joshua Tree 
  National Park. 

* TIMING...Thursday afternoon through late evening.

* WINDS...West winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. 
  The highest elevations may see winds gusting up to 55 mph. 

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will create difficult driving 
  conditions especially for high profile vehicles. Locally 
  reduced visibilities due to blowing dust possible. 

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.

&&

$$
599 
WWUS75 KPSR 310232
NPWPSR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Phoenix AZ
732 PM MST Thu Mar 30 2017

...Strong winds and blowing dust this evening...

AZZ022-027-310600-
/O.EXA.KPSR.DU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-170331T0600Z/
Northwest Maricopa County-Southwest Maricopa County-
Including the cities of Buckeye, Lake Pleasant, Morristown, 
New River, Tonopah, Wickenburg, and Gila Bend
732 PM MST Thu Mar 30 2017

...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST THIS EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Phoenix has expanded the Blowing 
Dust Advisory to include northwest and southwest Maricopa County,
which is in effect until 11 PM MST this evening.


* AFFECTED AREA...Eastern Riverside and Imperial Counties in 
  California, and La Paz, Yuma, and western Maricopa Counties in 
  Arizona. This includes Interstates 10 and 8 across southeast 
  California and southwest Arizona. 

* TIMING...Thursday afternoon through late evening.

* WINDS...West to northwest winds of 25 to 40 mph with gusts to 
  50 mph. The strongest winds will be focused over eastern 
  Riverside, La Paz and northern Yuma counties, and along the 
  Colorado River Valley. 

* VISIBILITY...Below 1 mile at times.

* Impacts...Strong winds will create difficult driving 
  conditions especially for high profile vehicles, and Colorado 
  River boaters. Reduced visibility under a mile in blowing dust 
  is likely. 

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.

Be ready for a sudden drop in visibility. If you encounter
blowing dust or blowing sand on the roadway or see it
approaching, pull off the road as far as possible and put your
vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the way off and keep your
foot off the brake pedal.

Remember, pull aside, stay alive.

&&

$$

AZZ020-021-025-026-CAZ031>033-310600-
/O.CON.KPSR.DU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-170331T0600Z/
/O.CON.KPSR.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-170331T0600Z/
Lower Colorado River Valley AZ-West Central Deserts-
Yuma/Martinez Lake and Vicinity-Southwest Deserts-
Lower Colorado River Valley CA-Riverside County/Eastern Deserts-
Imperial County-
Including the cities of Ehrenberg, Parker, Bouse, Quartzsite, 
Salome, Fortuna Foothills, San Luis, Somerton, Yuma, Dateland, 
Tacna, Wellton, Blythe, Chiriaco Summit, Desert Center, 
Eagle Mountain, Brawley, Calexico, El Centro, Glamis, Imperial, 
and The Salton Sea
732 PM MST Thu Mar 30 2017 /732 PM PDT Thu Mar 30 2017/

...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST /11 PM
PDT/ THIS EVENING...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST /11 PM PDT/
THIS EVENING...

* AFFECTED AREA...Eastern Riverside and Imperial Counties in 
  California, and La Paz, Yuma, and western Maricopa Counties in 
  Arizona. This includes Interstates 10 and 8 across southeast 
  California and southwest Arizona. 

* TIMING...Thursday afternoon through late evening.

* WINDS...West to northwest winds of 25 to 40 mph with gusts to 
  50 mph. The strongest winds will be focused over eastern 
  Riverside, La Paz and northern Yuma counties, and along the 
  Colorado River Valley. 

* VISIBILITY...Below 1 mile at times.

* Impacts...Strong winds will create difficult driving 
  conditions especially for high profile vehicles, and Colorado 
  River boaters. Reduced visibility under a mile in blowing dust 
  is likely. 

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.

Be ready for a sudden drop in visibility. If you encounter
blowing dust or blowing sand on the roadway or see it
approaching, pull off the road as far as possible and put your
vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the way off and keep your
foot off the brake pedal.

Remember, pull aside, stay alive.

&&

$$

CAZ030-310600-
/O.CON.KPSR.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-170331T0600Z/
Joshua Tree National Park-
Including the cities of Cottonwood Visitor Center, Keys View, 
and Lost Horse
732 PM PDT Thu Mar 30 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

* AFFECTED AREA...Eastern Riverside County including Interstate 
  10 from Blythe through the Coachella Valley and Joshua Tree 
  National Park. 

* TIMING...Thursday afternoon through late evening.

* WINDS...West winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. 
  The highest elevations may see winds gusting up to 55 mph. 

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will create difficult driving 
  conditions especially for high profile vehicles. Locally 
  reduced visibilities due to blowing dust possible. 

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.

&&

$$
345 
WWUS75 KPSR 310544
NPWPSR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Phoenix AZ
1044 PM MST Thu Mar 30 2017

AZZ020-021-025-026-CAZ031>033-310645-
/O.EXP.KPSR.DU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-170331T0600Z/
/O.EXP.KPSR.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-170331T0600Z/
Lower Colorado River Valley AZ-West Central Deserts-
Yuma/Martinez Lake and Vicinity-Southwest Deserts-
Lower Colorado River Valley CA-Riverside County/Eastern Deserts-
Imperial County-
Including the cities of Ehrenberg, Parker, Bouse, Quartzsite, 
Salome, Fortuna Foothills, San Luis, Somerton, Yuma, Dateland, 
Tacna, Wellton, Blythe, Chiriaco Summit, Desert Center, 
Eagle Mountain, Brawley, Calexico, El Centro, Glamis, Imperial, 
and The Salton Sea
1044 PM MST Thu Mar 30 2017 /1044 PM PDT Thu Mar 30 2017/

...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 11 PM MST /11 PM PDT/
THIS EVENING...
...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 11 PM MST /11 PM PDT/ THIS
EVENING...

A strong cold front has shifted east of the area, into central
Arizona. Wind gusts of 30-35 mph are still occurring, but have 
gradually weakened in the wake of the front and should continue to
weaken overnight. 

$$

AZZ022-027-310645-
/O.EXP.KPSR.DU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-170331T0600Z/
Northwest Maricopa County-Southwest Maricopa County-
Including the cities of Buckeye, Lake Pleasant, Morristown, 
New River, Tonopah, Wickenburg, and Gila Bend
1044 PM MST Thu Mar 30 2017

...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 11 PM MST THIS EVENING...

A strong cold front has shifted east of the area, and the
potential for widespread blowing dust should continue to decrease
through early Friday morning. Wind gusts of 30-35 mph are still
possible.

$$

CAZ030-310645-
/O.EXP.KPSR.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-170331T0600Z/
Joshua Tree National Park-
Including the cities of Cottonwood Visitor Center, Keys View, 
and Lost Horse
1044 PM PDT Thu Mar 30 2017

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

Widespread advisory level winds are no longer expected as a cold
front has shifted well east of the area. However, gusts of 30-35
mph still remain possible into early Friday morning. 


$$

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