High Wind Warning until 05:00PM Thursday
* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. For the Wind Advisory, west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.
* WHERE...Most of Cochise County, including Upper San Pedro River Valley, Eastern Cochise County below 5000 feet and Dragoon and Mule and Huachuca and Santa Rita Mountains.
* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 10 AM MST this morning until 5 PM MST this afternoon. For the Wind Advisory, until 7 PM MST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
* AFFECTED AREAS: UPPER SAN PEDRO RIVER VALLEY INCLUDING SIERRA VISTA/BENSON ... EASTERN COCHISE COUNTY BELOW 5000 FEET INCLUDING DOUGLAS/WILLCOX ... DRAGOON/MULE/HUACHUCA AND SANTA RITA MOUNTAINS INCLUDING BISBEE/CANELO HILLS/MADERA CANYON
Instructions:
People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive.
Address/Location
Pascua Yaqui Tribe
7474 S Camino De Oeste
Tucson, AZ 85746
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Severe - Significant threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
- Certainty:
- Likely (p > ~50%)
- Category:
- Meteorological (inc. flood)
- Event:
- High Wind Warning