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Wind Advisory 2, NWS Phoenix, AZ

February 12, 2021Imperial County, Riverside County, San Bernardino County, California

NWS Phoenix, AZ issued this wind advisory at Feb 12, 2021, 1:25 PM PST for Imperial County, Riverside County, San Bernardino County, California. It took effect at Feb 13, 2021, 10:00 AM PST. It was in force for 12 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Feb 12, 2021, 1:25 PM PST (21:25 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 13, 2021, 10:00 AM PST
Expired
Feb 13, 2021, 10:00 PM PST
In force
12 hr
Issued by
NWS Phoenix, AZ

Counties Imperial County, CA, Riverside County, CA, San Bernardino County, CA

The radar

The San Diego radar (KNKX), 154 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:25 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

The nearest sounding before it

San Diego, CA (KNKX), launched 12:00Z, 9.4 hours before the alert went out and 174 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, San Diego, CA at 12:00Z on 2021-02-12Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, San Diego, CA at 12:00Z on 2021-02-12The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 24 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
549 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
56 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
24 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
106 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

923 
WWUS75 KPSR 122125
NPWPSR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Phoenix AZ
225 PM MST Fri Feb 12 2021

CAZ562-566-131100-
/O.NEW.KPSR.WI.Y.0002.210213T1800Z-210214T0600Z/
Imperial County Southwest-Imperial County West-
Including the cities of Coolidge Springs, Salton City, Winona, 
Coyote Wells, Ocotillo, and Plaster City
125 PM PST Fri Feb 12 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM PST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.
  Areas of blowing dust are possible as well. 

* WHERE...Southwest corner of Imperial County and Western 
  Imperial County.

* WHEN...From 10 AM to 10 PM PST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Difficult driving conditions, especially for larger 
  vehicles traveling along roads with crosswinds. Light, 
  unsecured objects may become airborne. Minor tree damage 
  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.

&&

$$
5 follow-up statements
825 
WWUS75 KPSR 130846
NPWPSR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Phoenix AZ
146 AM MST Sat Feb 13 2021

CAZ560-561-570-132300-
/O.EXB.KPSR.WI.Y.0002.210213T2100Z-210214T0600Z/
Joshua Tree NP West-Joshua Tree NP East-Chuckwalla Valley-
Including the cities of Cottonwood Visitor, 
Lost Horse-Keys Village, and Midland
1246 AM PST Sat Feb 13 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 PM PST
THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Western portion of Joshua Tree National Park, Eastern 
  portion of Joshua Tree National Park and Chuckwalla Valley.

* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 10 PM PST this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

CAZ567-132300-
/O.EXB.KPSR.WI.Y.0002.210213T2200Z-210214T0400Z/
Imperial Valley-
Including the cities of El Centro, Calexico, Alamorio, 
and Brawley
1246 AM PST Sat Feb 13 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 PM PST
THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Imperial Valley.

* WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 8 PM PST this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

CAZ562-566-132300-
/O.CON.KPSR.WI.Y.0002.210213T1800Z-210214T0600Z/
Imperial County Southwest-Imperial County West-
Including the cities of Coolidge Springs, Salton City, Winona, 
Coyote Wells, Ocotillo, and Plaster City
1246 AM PST Sat Feb 13 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
10 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Southwest corner of Imperial County and Western 
  Imperial County.

* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 10 PM PST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Difficult driving conditions, especially for larger 
  vehicles traveling along roads with crosswinds. Light, 
  unsecured objects may become airborne. Minor tree damage 
  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.

&&

$$
430 
WWUS75 KPSR 131906
NPWPSR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Phoenix AZ
1206 PM MST Sat Feb 13 2021

CAZ561-570-140600-
/O.NEW.KPSR.DU.Y.0001.210213T1906Z-210214T0500Z/
/O.CON.KPSR.WI.Y.0002.210213T2100Z-210214T0600Z/
Joshua Tree NP East-Chuckwalla Valley-
Including the city of Midland
1106 AM PST Sat Feb 13 2021

...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST THIS EVENING...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one 
  quarter mile and one mile in blowing dust. For the Wind 
  Advisory, northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Eastern portion of Joshua Tree National Park and 
  Chuckwalla Valley.

* WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, until 9 PM PST this 
  evening. For the Wind Advisory, until 10 PM PST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced
  visibility. Difficult driving conditions, especially for larger
  vehicles traveling along roads with crosswinds such as I-10. 
  Light, unsecured objects may become airborne.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

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.

&&

$$

CAZ568-140500-
/O.NEW.KPSR.DU.Y.0001.210213T1906Z-210214T0500Z/
Chiriaco Summit-
Including the city of Chiriaco Summit
1106 AM PST Sat Feb 13 2021

...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Visibility between one quarter mile and one mile in 
  blowing dust.

* WHERE...Chiriaco Summit, including I-10.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM PST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced 
  visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

CAZ562-566-140600-
/O.CON.KPSR.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210214T0600Z/
Imperial County Southwest-Imperial County West-
Including the cities of Coolidge Springs, Salton City, Winona, 
Coyote Wells, Ocotillo, and Plaster City
1106 AM PST Sat Feb 13 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Southwest corner of Imperial County and Western 
  Imperial County.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

CAZ560-140600-
/O.CON.KPSR.WI.Y.0002.210213T2100Z-210214T0600Z/
Joshua Tree NP West-
Including the cities of Cottonwood Visitor and Lost Horse-Keys
Village
1106 AM PST Sat Feb 13 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Western portion of Joshua Tree National Park.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

CAZ567-140400-
/O.CON.KPSR.WI.Y.0002.210213T2200Z-210214T0400Z/
Imperial Valley-
Including the cities of El Centro, Calexico, Alamorio, 
and Brawley
1106 AM PST Sat Feb 13 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Imperial Valley.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM PST this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$
832 
WWUS75 KPSR 132206
NPWPSR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Phoenix AZ
306 PM MST Sat Feb 13 2021

AZZ530-533-CAZ569-140500-
/O.EXA.KPSR.DU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210214T0500Z/
Parker Valley-Central La Paz-Palo Verde Valley-
Including the cities of Parker, Ehrenberg, Brenda, Harcuvar, 
Quartzsite, Vicksburg, Vicksburg Junction, Salome, Blythe, 
Palo Verde, and Ripley
306 PM MST Sat Feb 13 2021 /206 PM PST Sat Feb 13 2021/

...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM MST /9 PM PST/
THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Visibility as low as one quarter mile to one mile in 
  blowing dust.

* WHERE...In Arizona, Parker Valley and Central La Paz County. 
  In California, Palo Verde Valley.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM MST /9 PM PST/ this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced 
  visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

CAZ561-570-140600-
/O.CON.KPSR.DU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210214T0500Z/
/O.CON.KPSR.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210214T0600Z/
Joshua Tree NP East-Chuckwalla Valley-
Including the city of Midland
206 PM PST Sat Feb 13 2021

...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST THIS
EVENING...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility as low as one
  quarter mile to one mile in blowing dust. For the Wind 
  Advisory, northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Eastern portion of Joshua Tree National Park and 
  Chuckwalla Valley.

* WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, until 9 PM PST this 
  evening. For the Wind Advisory, until 10 PM PST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced 
  visibility. Difficult driving conditions, especially for 
  larger vehicles traveling along roads with crosswinds. Light, 
  unsecured objects may become airborne.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

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.

&&

$$

CAZ568-140500-
/O.CON.KPSR.DU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210214T0500Z/
Chiriaco Summit-
Including the city of Chiriaco Summit
206 PM PST Sat Feb 13 2021

...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Visibility between one quarter mile and one mile in 
  blowing dust.

* WHERE...Chiriaco Summit.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM PST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced 
  visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

CAZ562-566-140600-
/O.CON.KPSR.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210214T0600Z/
Imperial County Southwest-Imperial County West-
Including the cities of Coolidge Springs, Salton City, Winona, 
Coyote Wells, Ocotillo, and Plaster City
206 PM PST Sat Feb 13 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Southwest corner of Imperial County and Western 
  Imperial County.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

CAZ560-140600-
/O.CON.KPSR.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210214T0600Z/
Joshua Tree NP West-
Including the cities of Cottonwood Visitor and Lost Horse-Keys
Village
206 PM PST Sat Feb 13 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Western portion of Joshua Tree National Park.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

CAZ567-140400-
/O.CON.KPSR.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210214T0400Z/
Imperial Valley-
Including the cities of El Centro, Calexico, Alamorio, 
and Brawley
206 PM PST Sat Feb 13 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* WHERE...Imperial Valley.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM PST this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$
911 
WWUS75 KPSR 140356
NPWPSR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Phoenix AZ
856 PM MST Sat Feb 13 2021

CAZ561-570-140600-
/O.CAN.KPSR.DU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210214T0500Z/
/O.CON.KPSR.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210214T0600Z/
Joshua Tree NP East-Chuckwalla Valley-
Including the city of Midland
756 PM PST Sat Feb 13 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...
...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

* WHERE...Eastern portion of Joshua Tree National Park and 
  Chuckwalla Valley.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST this evening.

* 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. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

AZZ530-533-CAZ568-569-140500-
/O.CAN.KPSR.DU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210214T0500Z/
Parker Valley-Central La Paz-Chiriaco Summit-Palo Verde Valley-
856 PM MST Sat Feb 13 2021 /756 PM PST Sat Feb 13 2021/

...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The potential for significantly reduced visibility has diminished.

$$

CAZ567-140500-
/O.EXP.KPSR.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210214T0400Z/
Imperial Valley-
Including the cities of El Centro, Calexico, Alamorio, 
and Brawley
756 PM PST Sat Feb 13 2021

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM PST THIS EVENING...

Winds across much of the Imperial Valley have weakened below
advisory thresholds.

$$

CAZ562-566-140600-
/O.CON.KPSR.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210214T0600Z/
Imperial County Southwest-Imperial County West-
Including the cities of Coolidge Springs, Salton City, Winona, 
Coyote Wells, Ocotillo, and Plaster City
756 PM PST Sat Feb 13 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Southwest corner of Imperial County and Western 
  Imperial County.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

CAZ560-140600-
/O.CON.KPSR.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210214T0600Z/
Joshua Tree NP West-
Including the cities of Cottonwood Visitor and Lost Horse-Keys
Village
756 PM PST Sat Feb 13 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Western portion of Joshua Tree National Park.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$
102 
WWUS75 KPSR 140553
NPWPSR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Phoenix AZ
1053 PM MST Sat Feb 13 2021

CAZ562-566-140700-
/O.EXP.KPSR.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210214T0600Z/
Imperial County Southwest-Imperial County West-
Including the cities of Coolidge Springs, Salton City, Winona, 
Coyote Wells, Ocotillo, and Plaster City
953 PM PST Sat Feb 13 2021

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...

Wind speeds have generally weakened below advisory thresholds, but
locally gusty winds could continue into early Sunday morning
across far southwestern Imperial County.

$$

CAZ560-561-570-140700-
/O.EXP.KPSR.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210214T0600Z/
Joshua Tree NP West-Joshua Tree NP East-Chuckwalla Valley-
Including the cities of Cottonwood Visitor, 
Lost Horse-Keys Village, and Midland
953 PM PST Sat Feb 13 2021

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...

Wind speeds have generally weakened below advisory thresholds, but
breezy conditions will continue into early Sunday morning.

$$

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Sources

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