Much of Tucson, Arizona, and the broader Southwestern United States is under a wind advisory for the new week, with winds up to 40 miles per hour causing potential hazards — especially as the weather heats up this April.
High winds and subsequent blowing dust could prove dangerous for drivers, according to National Weather Service in Tucson. The outlet reported that the Interstate 10 from Willcox to San Simon, near the Arizona-New Mexico state line will be of particular high risk on Sunday.
Dry thunderstorms later in the day will increase the chance of lightning strikes occurring, according to Tucson.com. This, in turn, puts the region in a higher risk category for wildfires for the forseeable.
Southwest Colorado, Northern New Mexico Preparing for Warmer Weather
Temperatures on Monday will be around 5-10 degrees above average in New Mexico for this time of year, according to the National Weather Service, to kickstart the working week. This shift will increase to 10-15 degrees above average for Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons, predominantly located in eastern New Mexico…