Avisos

Air Quality Alert issued January 8 at 10:15AM MST by NWS Tucson AZAQATWCThe Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) has issued aPM-10 High Pollution Advisory for Nogales through Wednesday.An episode of strong and gusty winds is forecast to generatewidespread blowing dust that may result in local PM-10 concentrationsthat pose a health risk. Adverse health effects increase as airquality 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/nogales or call 602-771-2300.

National Weather Service

Freeze Warning issued January 8 at 10:40AM MST until January 9 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 14 to 26degrees possible.* WHERE...Eastern Cochise County below 5000 feet, Upper Gila RiverValley, Upper San Pedro River Valley, and Upper Santa Cruz RiverValley/Altar Valley.* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 10 PM MST this evening. Forthe first Freeze Warning, from 10 PM this evening to 10 AM MSTThursday. For the second Freeze Warning, from 10 PM Thursday to 10AM MST Friday.* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured outdoor objects.Tree limbs could be blown down. Localized blowing dust may reducevisibility especially near and west of the Willcox Playa.Reductions in visibility will also be possible with blowing snow,especially Wednesday morning. Frost and freeze conditions couldkill crops and sensitive vegetation and possibly damageunprotected outdoor plumbing. Hypothermia will occur withlong-term exposure to these temperatures.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.

National Weather Service

Wind Advisory issued January 8 at 10:40AM 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 14 to 26degrees possible.* WHERE...Eastern Cochise County below 5000 feet, Upper Gila RiverValley, Upper San Pedro River Valley, and Upper Santa Cruz RiverValley/Altar Valley.* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 10 PM MST this evening. Forthe first Freeze Warning, from 10 PM this evening to 10 AM MSTThursday. For the second Freeze Warning, from 10 PM Thursday to 10AM MST Friday.* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured outdoor objects.Tree limbs could be blown down. Localized blowing dust may reducevisibility especially near and west of the Willcox Playa.Reductions in visibility will also be possible with blowing snow,especially Wednesday morning. Frost and freeze conditions couldkill crops and sensitive vegetation and possibly damageunprotected outdoor plumbing. Hypothermia will occur withlong-term exposure to these temperatures.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.

National Weather Service