Weather Alert Watch
Moderate Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory for Imperial County West

What: West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. Impacts: Difficult driving conditions, especially for larger vehicles traveling along roads with crosswinds. Light, unsecured objects may become airborne. Where: Western Imperial County. When:...

CAImperial County West

Official alert brief

WHAT

West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.

WHERE

Western Imperial County.

WHEN

From 4 PM this afternoon to 11 PM PDT this evening.

IMPACTS

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

Instructions

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.