NWS Forecast Office Tucson, AZ

All eyes are still on the potential wind event late this week as a strong surface high pushes south along the southern Rockies, then into the area from the east. There has been a lot of consistency amongst weather models with this feature producing strong east to southeast winds across the majority of Southeast Arizona both Friday and Saturday. A Wind Advisory is in effect for portions of Southeast Arizona from 11 PM MST Thursday night into 11 AM MST Saturday. This wind event may be impactful to the numerous outdoor events planned this weekend. Expect east to southeast winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts 50-60 mph Friday into Saturday morning. The strongest winds may be focused immediately downstream of the higher terrain, and along terrain gaps and east-west oriented valleys Friday morning.