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Issued by the National Weather Service

Wind Advisory  WIND ADVISORY   Wind Advisory
TUCSON
Areas Affected:
Upper Santa Cruz River and Altar Valleys including Nogales - 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 - Upper San Pedro River Valley including Sierra Vista/Benson
Effective: Fri, 3/27 5:24pm Updated: Sat, 3/28 1:49am Urgency: Expected
Expires: Sat, 3/28 2:00pm Severity:  Moderate  Certainty: Likely
 
Details: 
* WHAT...East to southeast wind increasing to 25 to 30 mph with gusts
45 mph this evening and overnight. Although the strongest sustained
winds may be blocked in some locations by the terrain, those east
to southeast aligned valleys are the most likely to experience
impactful winds. Winds will persist into late Saturday morning,
rapidly tapering off early Saturday afternoon.

* WHERE...South Central Pinal County, Southeast Pinal County, Tucson
Metro Area, Upper San Pedro River Valley, and Upper Santa Cruz
River Valley/Altar Valley.

* WHEN...Until 2 PM MST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Areas of blowing dust reducing visibility may be possible
at times. Gusty winds will blow around outdoor loose and unsecured
objects.

Information: 
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.