PARKER VALLEY; CHUCKWALLA MOUNTAINS; IMPERIAL C… — * WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 to 45 mph expected.
* WHERE...In Arizona, Parker Valley. In California, Chuckwalla Mountains, Chuckwalla Valley, Imperial County Southeast, Palo Verde Valley, and Chiriaco Summit.
* WHEN...Until 2 PM MST /2 PM PDT/ Friday.
* IMPACTS...Difficult driving conditions, especially for larger vehicles traveling along roads with crosswinds. Light, unsecured objects may become airborne. Localized channels of blowing dust may briefly lower visibility under one mile and lots of lofted dust may create poor air quality across the area.
Severe weather in Parker Valley; Chuckwalla Mountains; Imperial County Southeast; Chiriaco Summit; Palo Verde Valley; Chuckwalla Valley brings the risk of damaging wind, hail, lightning, and brief power loss. Outdoor activity should be paused until the storm passes.
This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.
The greatest local impacts are an elevated risk to property and a high chance of power outages, with moderate travel disruptions expected as conditions move through the area.
Recommended steps: stay informed via official sources; avoid non-essential travel in the area; secure outdoor items if weather is involved; check on family and neighbors.
Alert USA is tracking this severe weather event and will update this report as verified information becomes available.
Verified by Alert USA • NWS