Welcome to the Pepper Ridge North Valley's
Severe Weather Page
This is your weather warning resource page. Check this page for the latest watches and warning updates,
from The National Weather Service, Phoenix, Az.!
MAP OF CURRENT SOUTHWEST WATCHES, WARNINGS AND ADVISORIES
Local & Regional Weather Statements, Watches And Warnings
Weather Alerts for Pima CountyIssued by the National Weather Service |
 WIND ADVISORY |
| PIMA COUNTY |
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: Sat, 4/18 12:22pm |
Updated: Sat, 4/18 7:15pm |
Urgency: Expected |
| Expires: Sun, 4/19 4:00am |
Severity: Moderate |
Certainty: Likely |
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Details:
* WHAT...East to southeast winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph
expected. 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.
* 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...From 3 AM to 1 PM MST Sunday.
* 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. |
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North Valley Random Weather Facts |
HABOOB
The name comes from the Arabic word habb, meaning "wind." A Haboob is a giant wall of dust sometimes 3000ft tall,that travels a 40mph+, they frequently form here in Arizona from the gust front outflow boundary of summer thunderstorms. Haboobs are most frequent in Southwestern North America during the months of May through September, with the most frequent occurrence in late June, but they can occur in every month. (A picture of a classic Haboob appears on our Monsoon Page.)
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