Avisos

Freeze Watch issued January 7 at 11:27AM MST until January 10 at 10:00AM MST by NWS Tucson AZ* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, east winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts40-50 mph expected. The strongest winds will be located along andwest of east-to-west oriented gaps in the local terrain. For theFreeze Watch, widespread sub-freezing temperatures 25 to 32degrees possible. This includes localized areas that have yet tosee a freeze this season.* WHERE...South Central Pinal County, Southeast Pinal County, TohonoO'odham Nation, and Tucson Metro Area.* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 10 PM this evening to 10 PM MSTWednesday. For the Freeze Watch, from 10 PM MST Wednesday eveningthrough 10 AM MST Thursday morning and again from 10 PM MSTThursday evening through 10 AM MST Friday morning.* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured outdoor objects.Tree limbs could be blown down. Localized blowing dust may reducevisibility. Frost and freeze conditions could kill sensitivevegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.Hypothermia will occur with long-term exposure to thesetemperatures.Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for highprofile vehicles. Use extra caution.Secure outdoor objects.Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them todrip slowly.

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Wind Advisory issued January 7 at 11:27AM MST until January 8 at 10:00PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, east winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts40-50 mph expected. The strongest winds will be located along andwest of east-to-west oriented gaps in the local terrain. For theFreeze Watch, widespread sub-freezing temperatures 25 to 32degrees possible. This includes localized areas that have yet tosee a freeze this season.* WHERE...South Central Pinal County, Southeast Pinal County, TohonoO'odham Nation, and Tucson Metro Area.* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 10 PM this evening to 10 PM MSTWednesday. For the Freeze Watch, from 10 PM MST Wednesday eveningthrough 10 AM MST Thursday morning and again from 10 PM MSTThursday evening through 10 AM MST Friday morning.* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured outdoor objects.Tree limbs could be blown down. Localized blowing dust may reducevisibility. Frost and freeze conditions could kill sensitivevegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.Hypothermia will occur with long-term exposure to thesetemperatures.Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for highprofile vehicles. Use extra caution.Secure outdoor objects.Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them todrip slowly.

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Air Quality Alert issued January 7 at 12:13PM MST by NWS Tucson AZThe Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) has issued anCoarse Particle - for Wind/Dust (PM10D) High Pollution Advisory forthe Rillito (near Marana) Wednesday.An episode of strong and gusty winds is forecast to generatewidespread blowing dust that may result in local PM-10 concentrations that pose a health risk. Adverse health effectsincrease as air quality deteriorates.Coarse particulate matter - also known as PM-10 - is an aircontaminant that can aggravate heart and lung disease conditions,especially in older adults, children, and those with asthma. Adecrease in physical activity is recommended.Consolidate your travel, stabilize loose soils, slow down or avoidtravel on dirt roads, reduce or eliminate fireplace use, and avoidusing gas-powered lawn equipment.For details on this High Pollution Advisory, visit the ADEQ internetsite at www.azdeq.gov/forecast/rillito or call 602- 771-2300.

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