# HEADLINE
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WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THURSDAY TO 11 AM MST SATURDAY
# DETAILS
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WHAT
East to southeast winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts 50-60 mph are expected. The strongest winds may be focused immediately downstream of the higher terrain, and along terrain gaps and east-west oriented valleys Friday morning.
WHERE
A portion of Southeast Arizona.
WHEN
From 11 PM Thursday to 11 AM MST Saturday.
IMPACTS
Strong and gusty winds over desert areas could result in blowing dust, briefly lowering visibility below a mile at times. Difficult driving conditions will be present, especially for larger vehicles traveling along roadways with strong and gusty crosswinds. Light, unsecured objects such as trash cans and yard decorations may be blown around. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
ISSUED AT
Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at 2:16 AM MST
ISSUED BY
National Weather Service Tucson AZ
HEADER
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
# PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
# AREAS AFFECTED
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Dragoon and Mule and Huachuca and Santa Rita Mountains, South Central Pinal County, Baboquivari Mountains, Catalina and Rincon Mountains, Chiricahua Mountains, Eastern Cochise County below 5000 feet, Galiuro and Pinaleno Mountains, Southeast Pinal County, Tucson Metro Area, Upper Gila River Valley, Upper San Pedro River Valley, Upper Santa Cruz River Valley/Altar Valley
Including the cities of Summerhaven, Tucson, Willcox, Safford, Nogales, Mount Lemmon, Mammoth, Vail, Canelo Hills, Green Valley, Marana, Sierra Vista, Bisbee, Oracle, Kitt Peak, Chiricahua N.M., Picacho Peak State Park, Benson, Clifton, Madera Canyon, Douglas, and Mount Graham