LAKE WIND ADVISORY FOR: Lake Havasu and Fort Mohave Lake Mead National Recreation Area .Gusty north winds are expected today behind a cold front which moved through overnight. The strongest winds will be south of hoover dam. ...Lake wind advisory remains in effect until 7 pm pst /8 pm mst/ this evening... A lake wind advisory remains in effect for the lake mead national recreation area and the colorado river valley until 7 pm pst /8 pm mst/ this evening. * Winds: north 20 to 25 mph with gusts around 35 mph mainly south of hoover dam. Winds may be a bit lighter over lake mead. * Timing: winds will increase through the morning and will peak by late morning...Continuing through the afternoon before decreasing this evening. * Locations: needles...Hoover dam...Laughlin...Bullhead city... Mohave valley...Lake havasu...Desert hills...Topock * Impacts: choppy waters resulting in potentially dangerous boating conditions. A lake wind advisory indicates that winds will cause rough chop on area lakes. Small boats will be especially prone to capsizing.
Posted on: Sat, 08 Mar 2014 02:50:12 +0000