United States / Mountain West / Arizona · Tucson
Pima County, Arizona, Friday, October 16, 2026
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Version 1 · Oct 17, 12:06 AM MSTVersion 2 · Oct 17, 10:52 PM MSTVersion 3 · Oct 18, 11:03 PM MSTAir: No headline from this topic’s sources is on record for this day, and readings are not kept day by day. 5 official warnings recorded: High Wind Warning. Every kind of source we watch here answered.
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Official Warnings Recorded, Quoted In Full
High Wind Warning
“High Wind Warning issued October 16 at 2:24PM MST until October 17 at 5:00AM MST by NWS Tucson AZ”
* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, east to southeast winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts 55 to 75 mph expected. For the Wind Advisory, east to southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts 50 to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...From central Pima County eastward excluding northern Graham and Greenlee Counties. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 5 AM MST Saturday. For the Wind Advisory, from 5 AM to 2 PM MST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages will be possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Gusty winds will blow around and damage unsecured objects. Strong and gusty winds over desert areas could result in blowing dust, briefly lowering visibility below a mile at times. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...For the High Wind Warning the strongest winds are expected on the leeward (west and northwest) sides of the mountains. Terrain gaps and east-west oriented valleys will also be susceptible to strong winds.
People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
National Weather Service · issued Oct 16, 2:24 PM MST · expires Oct 17, 5:00 AM MST · Issuer
High Wind Warning
“High Wind Warning issued October 16 at 3:50AM MST until October 17 at 5:00AM MST by NWS Tucson AZ”
* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, east to southeast winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts 55 to 75 mph expected. For the Wind Advisory, east to southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts 50 to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...From central Pima County eastward excluding northern Graham and Greenlee Counties. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 5 AM MST Saturday. For the Wind Advisory, from 5 AM to 2 PM MST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages will be possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Gusty winds will blow around and damage unsecured objects. Strong and gusty winds over desert areas could result in blowing dust, briefly lowering visibility below a mile at times. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...For the High Wind Warning the strongest winds are expected on the leeward (west and northwest) sides of the mountains. Terrain gaps and east-west oriented valleys will also be susceptible to strong winds.
People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
National Weather Service · issued Oct 16, 3:50 AM MST · expires Oct 16, 5:00 PM MST · Issuer
High Wind Warning
“High Wind Warning issued October 15 at 8:46AM MST until October 17 at 5:00AM MST by NWS Tucson AZ”
* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, east to southeast winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts 55 to 75 mph expected. For the Wind Advisory, east to southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts 50 to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...From central Pima County eastward excluding northern Graham and Greenlee Counties. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 11 PM this evening to 5 AM MST Saturday. For the Wind Advisory, from 5 AM to 2 PM MST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages will be possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Gusty winds will blow around and damage unsecured objects. Strong and gusty winds over desert areas could result in blowing dust, briefly lowering visibility below a mile at times. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...For the High Wind Warning the strongest winds are expected on the leeward (west and northwest) sides of the mountains. Terrain gaps and east-west oriented valleys will also be susceptible to strong winds.
People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
National Weather Service · issued Oct 15, 8:46 AM MST · expires Oct 16, 4:15 AM MST · Issuer
High Wind Warning
“High Wind Warning issued October 15 at 1:29AM MST until October 16 at 11:00PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ”
* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, east to southeast winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts 55 to 70 mph expected. For the Wind Advisory, east to southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts 50 to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...From central Pima County eastward excluding northern Graham and Greenlee Counties. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 11 PM this evening to 11 PM MST Friday. For the Wind Advisory, from 11 PM Friday to 2 PM MST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages will be possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Gusty winds will blow around and damage unsecured objects. Strong and gusty winds over desert areas could result in blowing dust, briefly lowering visibility below a mile at times. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...For the High Wind Warning the strongest winds are expected on the leeward (west and northwest) sides of the mountains. Terrain gaps and east-west oriented valleys will also be susceptible to strong winds.
People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
National Weather Service · issued Oct 15, 1:29 AM MST · expires Oct 15, 5:00 PM MST · Issuer
High Wind Warning
“High Wind Warning issued October 14 at 10:22AM MST until October 16 at 11:00PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ”
* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, east winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts 55 to 70 mph expected. For the Wind Advisory, east winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts 50 to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...From central Pima County eastward excluding northern Graham and Greenlee Counties. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 11 PM Thursday to 11 PM MST Friday. For the Wind Advisory, from 11 PM Friday to 2 PM MST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages will be possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Strong and gusty winds over desert areas could result in blowing dust, briefly lowering visibility below a mile at times. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...For the High Wind Warning the strongest winds are expected on the leeward (west) sides of the mountains. Terrain gaps and east-west oriented valleys will also be susceptible to strong winds.
People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
National Weather Service · issued Oct 14, 10:22 AM MST · expires Oct 15, 5:15 AM MST · Issuer
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Official Warning5 official warnings in effect: High Wind Warning.
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