TUCSON, AZ — Southeastern Arizona faces a prolonged period of strong winds and blowing dust beginning Thursday night, with gusts potentially reaching 60 mph and hazardous driving conditions possible through Saturday morning.
According to the National Weather Service in Tucson, a Wind Advisory remains in effect from 11 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, until 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, covering a broad portion of southeastern Arizona, including Tucson, Sierra Vista, Nogales, Douglas, Safford, Willcox and surrounding communities.
Forecasters expect east to southeast winds of 30 to 35 mph, with gusts between 50 and 60 mph possible across the advisory area…