* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, east winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts 40-50 mph expected. The strongest winds will be located along and west of east-to-west oriented gaps in the local terrain. For the Freeze Watch, widespread sub-freezing temperatures 25 to 32 degrees possible. This includes localized areas that have yet to see a freeze this season.
* WHERE...South Central Pinal County, Southeast Pinal County, Tohono O'odham Nation, and Tucson Metro Area.
* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 10 PM this evening to 10 PM MST Wednesday. For the Freeze Watch, from 10 PM MST Wednesday evening through 10 AM MST Thursday morning and again from 10 PM MST Thursday evening through 10 AM MST Friday morning.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured outdoor objects. Tree limbs could be blown down. Localized blowing dust may reduce visibility. Frost and freeze conditions could kill sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. Hypothermia will occur with long-term exposure to these temperatures.
* AFFECTED AREAS: TOHONO O'ODHAM NATION INCLUDING SELLS ... TUCSON METRO AREA INCLUDING TUCSON/GREEN VALLEY/MARANA/VAIL ... SOUTH CENTRAL PINAL COUNTY INCLUDING ELOY/PICACHO PEAK STATE PARK ... SOUTHEAST PINAL COUNTY INCLUDING KEARNY/MAMMOTH/ORACLE
Instructions:
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly.
