Wind Advisory for Meloland, California
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Phoenix AZ
1252 PM PDT Fri May 3 2024
CAZ563-566-567-041100-
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Salton Sea-Imperial County West-Imperial Valley-
Including the cities of Salton City, Winona, Desert Shores,
Plaster City, Ocotillo, Alamorio, Coyote Wells, Brawley, Coolidge
Springs, Calexico, and El Centro
1252 PM PDT Fri May 3 2024
...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM SATURDAY TO 8 PM PDT
SUNDAY...
* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.
* WHERE...Western Imperial County, Salton Sea, and Imperial Valley.
* WHEN...From 3 PM Saturday to 8 PM PDT Sunday.
* 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.