News 11 Weather Authority: A less hotter transition
June 13th, 2022
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - Coming out of our 1st round of excessive heat in 2022, we're getting a bit of a heat downgrade; in conjunction with some hefty winds.
The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory for Imperial County through 11 pm local time tonight.
Wind speeds in the Imperial Valley have already reached close to 30 miles per hour, with wind gusts possibly moving up to the 45 miles per hour mark.
Yuma County should also have some breeziness as well, with winds likely topping off at 25 miles per hour.
As a result of tonight's winds, Tuesday's daytime highs shouldn't exceed the 103 to 105 degree range.
But, expect the excessive heat to return to our area by Thursday.