Active AlertsTonto Basin

What: East winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected.
Where: A portion of south central Arizona.
When: From 11 PM this evening to 11 AM MST Saturday.
Impacts: Difficult driving conditions, especially for larger vehicles traveling along roads with crosswinds. Light, unsecured objects may become airborne.

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 below 3 miles at times in blowing dust or blowing sand. Use extra caution.