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Wind Advisory 9, NWS Flagstaff, AZ

April 2, 20095 counties in Arizona

NWS Flagstaff, AZ issued this wind advisory at Apr 2, 2009, 9:49 PM MST for 5 counties in Arizona. It took effect at Apr 3, 2009, 8:00 AM MST. It was in force for 14 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Apr 2, 2009, 9:49 PM MST (04:49 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 3, 2009, 8:00 AM MST
Expired
Apr 3, 2009, 10:00 PM MST
In force
14 hr
Issued by
NWS Flagstaff, AZ

Counties Apache County, AZ, Coconino County, AZ, Gila County, AZ, Navajo County, AZ, Yavapai County, AZ

The radar

The Flagstaff radar (KFSX), 52 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 04:52 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

The nearest sounding before it

Flgstf/Belemont, AZ (KFGZ), launched 00:00Z, 4.8 hours before the alert went out and 78 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Flgstf/Belemont, AZ at 00:00Z on 2009-04-03Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Flgstf/Belemont, AZ at 00:00Z on 2009-04-03The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 71 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
2054 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
70 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
71 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
212 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted, in the capitals the NWS used until 2016.

000 
WWUS75 KFGZ 030449
NPWFGZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FLAGSTAFF AZ
949 PM MST THU APR 2 2009

AZZ007-012-015-031300-
/O.UPG.KFGZ.HW.A.0003.090403T1700Z-090404T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KFGZ.HW.W.0004.090403T1500Z-090404T0300Z/
COCONINO PLATEAU-LITTLE COLORADO RIVER VALLEY IN COCONINO COUNTY-
WESTERN MOGOLLON RIM-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...VALLE...WUPATKI N.M....TUBA CITY...
FLAGSTAFF...WILLIAMS...MUNDS PARK
949 PM MST THU APR 2 2009

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 8 PM MST FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN FLAGSTAFF HAS ISSUED A HIGH WIND
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 8 PM MST FRIDAY. THE
HIGH WIND WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

A STORM SYSTEM APPROACHING THE REGION WILL BRING ANOTHER ROUND 
OF STRONG WINDS MUCH OF FRIDAY AND INTO FRIDAY EVENING. SOUTHWEST
WINDS OF 30 TO 40 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 60 MPH WILL BE POSSIBLE.
THERE IS ALSO A POTENTIAL FOR AREAS OF BLOWING DUST...CREATING
POOR TRAVEL CONDITIONS DUE TO LIMITED VISIBILITY.

&&

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A HIGH WIND WARNING MEANS A HAZARDOUS HIGH WIND EVENT IS EXPECTED
OR OCCURRING...WITH SUSTAINED WIND SPEEDS GREATER THAN 40 MPH OR
GUSTS GREATER THAN 58 MPH. WINDS THIS STRONG CAN CAUSE PROPERTY
DAMAGE. CONTINUE TO MONITOR THE LATEST FORECASTS. ADDITIONAL
WEATHER INFORMATION IS ON THE WEB AT WWW.WEATHER.GOV/FLAGSTAFF.

&&

$$

AZZ013-014-016-017-040-031300-
/O.UPG.KFGZ.HW.A.0003.090403T1700Z-090404T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KFGZ.HW.W.0004.090403T1500Z-090404T0700Z/
LITTLE COLORADO RIVER VALLEY IN NAVAJO COUNTY-
LITTLE COLORADO RIVER VALLEY IN APACHE COUNTY-
EASTERN MOGOLLON RIM-WHITE MOUNTAINS-
NORTHEAST PLATEAUS AND MESAS SOUTH OF HWY 264-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...WINSLOW...HOLBROOK...SNOWFLAKE...
ST. JOHNS...SPRINGERVILLE...HEBER...HAPPY JACK...FOREST LAKES...
SHOW LOW...GREER...PINETOP...DILKON...KYKOTSMOVI
949 PM MST THU APR 2 2009

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM FRIDAY TO MIDNIGHT MST
FRIDAY NIGHT...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN FLAGSTAFF HAS ISSUED A HIGH WIND
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM FRIDAY TO MIDNIGHT MST
FRIDAY NIGHT. THE HIGH WIND WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

A STORM SYSTEM APPROACHING THE REGION WILL BRING ANOTHER ROUND OF
STRONG WINDS MUCH OF FRIDAY AND FRIDAY EVENING. SOUTHWEST WINDS
OF 30 TO 40 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 65 MPH WILL BE POSSIBLE. THERE
WILL ALSO BE WIDESPREAD BLOWING SAND AND DUST...CREATING POOR
TRAVEL CONDITIONS DUE TO LIMITED VISIBILITY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A HIGH WIND WARNING MEANS A HAZARDOUS HIGH WIND EVENT IS EXPECTED
OR OCCURRING...WITH SUSTAINED WIND SPEEDS GREATER THAN 40 MPH OR
GUSTS GREATER THAN 58 MPH. WINDS THIS STRONG CAN CAUSE PROPERTY
DAMAGE. CONTINUE TO MONITOR THE LATEST FORECASTS. ADDITIONAL
WEATHER INFORMATION IS ON THE WEB AT WWW.WEATHER.GOV/FLAGSTAFF.

&&

$$

AZZ004-006-009-031300-
/O.UPG.KFGZ.HW.A.0003.090403T1700Z-090404T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KFGZ.WI.Y.0009.090403T1500Z-090404T0300Z/
KAIBAB PLATEAU-GRAND CANYON COUNTRY-
NORTHEAST PLATEAUS AND MESAS HWY 264 NORTHWARD-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...JACOB LAKE...FREDONIA...
GRAND CANYON VILLAGE...SUPAI...NORTH RIM...KEAMS CANYON...KAIBITO
949 PM MST THU APR 2 2009

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 8 PM MST FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN FLAGSTAFF HAS ISSUED A WIND
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 8 PM MST FRIDAY. THE
HIGH WIND WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

A STORM SYSTEM APPROACHING THE REGION WILL BRING ANOTHER ROUND 
OF STRONG WINDS MUCH OF FRIDAY AND INTO FRIDAY EVENING. SOUTHWEST
WINDS OF 25 TO 35 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 45 MPH WILL BE POSSIBLE.
THERE IS ALSO A POTENTIAL FOR AREAS OF BLOWING DUST...CREATING
POOR TRAVEL CONDITIONS DUE TO LIMITED VISIBILITY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT SUSTAINED WINDS OF 30 TO 39 MPH...OR
GUSTS FROM 40 TO 57 MPH...ARE EXPECTED. WINDS THIS STRONG CAN
MAKE DRIVING DIFFICULT...ESPECIALLY FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES.
CONSIDER SECURING LOOSE BELONGINGS ON YOUR PROPERTY. ADDITIONAL
WEATHER INFORMATION IS ON THE WEB AT WWW.WEATHER.GOV/FLAGSTAFF.

&&

$$

AZZ010-011-039-031300-
/O.UPG.KFGZ.HW.A.0003.090403T1700Z-090404T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KFGZ.WI.Y.0009.090403T1500Z-090404T0500Z/
CHINLE VALLEY-CHUSKA MOUNTAINS AND DEFIANCE PLATEAU-
BLACK MESA AREA-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...CANYON DE CHELLY...CHINLE...KAYENTA...
WINDOW ROCK...GANADO...NAVAJO N.M.
949 PM MST THU APR 2 2009

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 10 PM MST FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN FLAGSTAFF HAS ISSUED A WIND
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 10 PM MST FRIDAY. THE
HIGH WIND WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

A STORM SYSTEM APPROACHING THE REGION WILL BRING ANOTHER ROUND 
OF STRONG WINDS MUCH OF FRIDAY AND INTO FRIDAY EVENING. SOUTHWEST
WINDS OF 25 TO 35 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 45 MPH WILL BE POSSIBLE.
THERE IS ALSO A POTENTIAL FOR AREAS OF BLOWING DUST...CREATING
POOR TRAVEL CONDITIONS DUE TO LIMITED VISIBILITY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT SUSTAINED WINDS OF 30 TO 39 MPH...OR
GUSTS FROM 40 TO 57 MPH...ARE EXPECTED. WINDS THIS STRONG CAN
MAKE DRIVING DIFFICULT...ESPECIALLY FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES.
CONSIDER SECURING LOOSE BELONGINGS ON YOUR PROPERTY. ADDITIONAL
WEATHER INFORMATION IS ON THE WEB AT WWW.WEATHER.GOV/FLAGSTAFF.

&&

$$

AZZ008-038-031300-
/O.UPG.KFGZ.HW.A.0003.090403T1700Z-090404T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KFGZ.WI.Y.0009.090403T1700Z-090404T0300Z/
YAVAPAI COUNTY MOUNTAINS-OAK CREEK AND SYCAMORE CANYONS-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...PRESCOTT...SELIGMAN...ASH FORK...SEDONA
949 PM MST THU APR 2 2009

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 8 PM MST FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN FLAGSTAFF HAS ISSUED A WIND
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 8 PM MST FRIDAY. THE
HIGH WIND WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

A STORM SYSTEM APPROACHING THE REGION WILL BRING ANOTHER ROUND 
OF STRONG WINDS MUCH OF FRIDAY AND INTO FRIDAY EVENING. SOUTHWEST
WINDS OF 25 TO 35 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 45 MPH WILL BE POSSIBLE.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT SUSTAINED WINDS OF 30 TO 39 MPH...OR
GUSTS FROM 40 TO 57 MPH...ARE EXPECTED. WINDS THIS STRONG CAN
MAKE DRIVING DIFFICULT...ESPECIALLY FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES.
CONSIDER SECURING LOOSE BELONGINGS ON YOUR PROPERTY. ADDITIONAL
WEATHER INFORMATION IS ON THE WEB AT WWW.WEATHER.GOV/FLAGSTAFF.

&&

$$

AZZ005-031300-
/O.NEW.KFGZ.WI.Y.0009.090403T1500Z-090404T0300Z/
MARBLE AND GLEN CANYONS-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...PAGE...LEES FERRY
949 PM MST THU APR 2 2009

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 8 PM MST FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN FLAGSTAFF HAS ISSUED A WIND
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 8 PM MST FRIDAY. 

A STORM SYSTEM APPROACHING THE REGION WILL BRING ANOTHER ROUND 
OF STRONG WINDS MUCH OF FRIDAY AND INTO FRIDAY EVENING. SOUTHWEST
WINDS OF 25 TO 35 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 45 MPH WILL BE POSSIBLE.
THERE IS ALSO A POTENTIAL FOR AREAS OF BLOWING DUST...CREATING
POOR TRAVEL CONDITIONS DUE TO LIMITED VISIBILITY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT SUSTAINED WINDS OF 30 TO 39 MPH...OR
GUSTS FROM 40 TO 57 MPH...ARE EXPECTED. WINDS THIS STRONG CAN
MAKE DRIVING DIFFICULT...ESPECIALLY FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES.
CONSIDER SECURING LOOSE BELONGINGS ON YOUR PROPERTY. ADDITIONAL
WEATHER INFORMATION IS ON THE WEB AT WWW.WEATHER.GOV/FLAGSTAFF.

&&

$$

AZZ018-037-031300-
/O.NEW.KFGZ.WI.Y.0009.090403T1700Z-090404T0300Z/
NORTHERN GILA COUNTY-YAVAPAI COUNTY VALLEYS AND BASINS-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...PAYSON...STRAWBERRY...YOUNG...
COTTONWOOD...CAMP VERDE...CORDES JUNCTION...BAGDAD
949 PM MST THU APR 2 2009

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 8 PM MST FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN FLAGSTAFF HAS ISSUED A WIND
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 8 PM MST FRIDAY. 

A STORM SYSTEM APPROACHING THE REGION WILL BRING ANOTHER ROUND 
OF STRONG WINDS MUCH OF FRIDAY AND INTO FRIDAY EVENING. SOUTHWEST
WINDS OF 25 TO 35 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 45 MPH WILL BE POSSIBLE.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT SUSTAINED WINDS OF 30 TO 39 MPH...OR
GUSTS FROM 40 TO 57 MPH...ARE EXPECTED. WINDS THIS STRONG CAN
MAKE DRIVING DIFFICULT...ESPECIALLY FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES.
CONSIDER SECURING LOOSE BELONGINGS ON YOUR PROPERTY. ADDITIONAL
WEATHER INFORMATION IS ON THE WEB AT WWW.WEATHER.GOV/FLAGSTAFF.

&&

$$
6 follow-up statements
000 
WWUS75 KFGZ 031146
NPWFGZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FLAGSTAFF AZ
446 AM MST FRI APR 3 2009

AZZ007-012-015-032000-
/O.CON.KFGZ.HW.W.0004.090403T1500Z-090404T0300Z/
COCONINO PLATEAU-LITTLE COLORADO RIVER VALLEY IN COCONINO COUNTY-
WESTERN MOGOLLON RIM-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...VALLE...WUPATKI N.M....TUBA CITY...
FLAGSTAFF...WILLIAMS...MUNDS PARK
446 AM MST FRI APR 3 2009

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO
8 PM MST THIS EVENING...

A HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO
8 PM MST THIS EVENING. 

A STORM SYSTEM APPROACHING THE REGION WILL BRING ANOTHER ROUND OF
STRONG WINDS TODAY. SOUTHWEST WINDS OF 30 TO 40 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO
60 MPH WILL BE POSSIBLE. THERE IS ALSO A POTENTIAL FOR AREAS OF
BLOWING DUST...CREATING POOR TRAVEL CONDITIONS DUE TO LIMITED
VISIBILITY.

A HIGH WIND WARNING MEANS A HAZARDOUS HIGH WIND EVENT IS EXPECTED
OR OCCURRING...WITH SUSTAINED WIND SPEEDS GREATER THAN 40 MPH OR
GUSTS GREATER THAN 58 MPH. WINDS THIS STRONG CAN CAUSE PROPERTY
DAMAGE. CONTINUE TO MONITOR THE LATEST FORECASTS. ADDITIONAL
WEATHER INFORMATION IS ON THE WEB AT WEATHER.GOV/FLAGSTAFF.

&&

$$

AZZ013-014-016-017-040-032000-
/O.CON.KFGZ.HW.W.0004.090403T1500Z-090404T0700Z/
LITTLE COLORADO RIVER VALLEY IN NAVAJO COUNTY-
LITTLE COLORADO RIVER VALLEY IN APACHE COUNTY-
EASTERN MOGOLLON RIM-WHITE MOUNTAINS-
NORTHEAST PLATEAUS AND MESAS SOUTH OF HWY 264-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...WINSLOW...HOLBROOK...SNOWFLAKE...
ST. JOHNS...SPRINGERVILLE...HEBER...HAPPY JACK...FOREST LAKES...
SHOW LOW...GREER...PINETOP...DILKON...KYKOTSMOVI
446 AM MST FRI APR 3 2009

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO
MIDNIGHT MST TONIGHT...

A HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO
MIDNIGHT MST TONIGHT. 

A STORM SYSTEM APPROACHING THE REGION WILL BRING ANOTHER ROUND OF
STRONG WINDS TODAY. SOUTHWEST WINDS OF 30 TO 40 MPH WITH GUSTS UP
TO 65 MPH WILL BE POSSIBLE. THERE WILL ALSO BE WIDESPREAD BLOWING
SAND AND DUST...CREATING POOR TRAVEL CONDITIONS DUE TO LIMITED
VISIBILITY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A HIGH WIND WARNING MEANS A HAZARDOUS HIGH WIND EVENT IS EXPECTED
OR OCCURRING...WITH SUSTAINED WIND SPEEDS GREATER THAN 40 MPH OR
GUSTS GREATER THAN 58 MPH. WINDS THIS STRONG CAN CAUSE PROPERTY
DAMAGE. CONTINUE TO MONITOR THE LATEST FORECASTS. ADDITIONAL
WEATHER INFORMATION IS ON THE WEB AT WEATHER.GOV/FLAGSTAFF.

&&

$$

AZZ004>006-009-032000-
/O.CON.KFGZ.WI.Y.0009.090403T1500Z-090404T0300Z/
KAIBAB PLATEAU-MARBLE AND GLEN CANYONS-GRAND CANYON COUNTRY-
NORTHEAST PLATEAUS AND MESAS HWY 264 NORTHWARD-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...JACOB LAKE...FREDONIA...PAGE...
LEES FERRY...GRAND CANYON VILLAGE...SUPAI...NORTH RIM...
KEAMS CANYON...KAIBITO
446 AM MST FRI APR 3 2009

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM
MST THIS EVENING...

A WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM
MST THIS EVENING. 

A STORM SYSTEM APPROACHING THE REGION WILL BRING ANOTHER ROUND OF
STRONG WINDS TODAY. SOUTHWEST WINDS OF 25 TO 35 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO
45 MPH WILL BE POSSIBLE. THERE IS ALSO A POTENTIAL FOR AREAS OF
BLOWING DUST...CREATING POOR TRAVEL CONDITIONS DUE TO LIMITED
VISIBILITY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT SUSTAINED WINDS OF 30 TO 39 MPH...OR
GUSTS FROM 40 TO 57 MPH...ARE EXPECTED. WINDS THIS STRONG CAN
MAKE DRIVING DIFFICULT...ESPECIALLY FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES.
CONSIDER SECURING LOOSE BELONGINGS ON YOUR PROPERTY. ADDITIONAL
WEATHER INFORMATION IS ON THE WEB AT WEATHER.GOV/FLAGSTAFF.

&&

$$

AZZ010-011-039-032000-
/O.CON.KFGZ.WI.Y.0009.090403T1500Z-090404T0500Z/
CHINLE VALLEY-CHUSKA MOUNTAINS AND DEFIANCE PLATEAU-
BLACK MESA AREA-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...CANYON DE CHELLY...CHINLE...KAYENTA...
WINDOW ROCK...GANADO...NAVAJO N.M.
446 AM MST FRI APR 3 2009

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO
10 PM MST THIS EVENING...

A WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 10 PM
MST THIS EVENING. 

A STORM SYSTEM APPROACHING THE REGION WILL BRING ANOTHER ROUND OF
STRONG WINDS TODAY. SOUTHWEST WINDS OF 25 TO 35 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO
45 MPH WILL BE POSSIBLE. THERE IS ALSO A POTENTIAL FOR AREAS OF
BLOWING DUST...CREATING POOR TRAVEL CONDITIONS DUE TO LIMITED
VISIBILITY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT SUSTAINED WINDS OF 30 TO 39 MPH...OR
GUSTS FROM 40 TO 57 MPH...ARE EXPECTED. WINDS THIS STRONG CAN
MAKE DRIVING DIFFICULT...ESPECIALLY FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES.
CONSIDER SECURING LOOSE BELONGINGS ON YOUR PROPERTY. ADDITIONAL
WEATHER INFORMATION IS ON THE WEB AT WEATHER.GOV/FLAGSTAFF.

&&

$$

AZZ008-018-037-038-032000-
/O.CON.KFGZ.WI.Y.0009.090403T1700Z-090404T0300Z/
YAVAPAI COUNTY MOUNTAINS-NORTHERN GILA COUNTY-
YAVAPAI COUNTY VALLEYS AND BASINS-OAK CREEK AND SYCAMORE CANYONS-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...PRESCOTT...SELIGMAN...ASH FORK...
PAYSON...STRAWBERRY...YOUNG...COTTONWOOD...CAMP VERDE...
CORDES JUNCTION...BAGDAD...SEDONA
446 AM MST FRI APR 3 2009

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
8 PM MST THIS EVENING...

A WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM
MST THIS EVENING. 

A STORM SYSTEM APPROACHING THE REGION WILL BRING ANOTHER ROUND OF
STRONG WINDS TODAY. SOUTHWEST WINDS OF 25 TO 35 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO
45 MPH WILL BE POSSIBLE. THERE IS ALSO A POTENTIAL FOR AREAS OF
BLOWING DUST...CREATING POOR TRAVEL CONDITIONS DUE TO LIMITED
VISIBILITY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT SUSTAINED WINDS OF 30 TO 39 MPH...OR
GUSTS FROM 40 TO 57 MPH...ARE EXPECTED. WINDS THIS STRONG CAN
MAKE DRIVING DIFFICULT...ESPECIALLY FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES.
CONSIDER SECURING LOOSE BELONGINGS ON YOUR PROPERTY. ADDITIONAL
WEATHER INFORMATION IS ON THE WEB AT WEATHER.GOV/FLAGSTAFF.

&&

$$
000 
WWUS75 KFGZ 031738
NPWFGZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FLAGSTAFF AZ
1038 AM MST FRI APR 3 2009

AZZ007-012-015-040145-
/O.CON.KFGZ.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-090404T0300Z/
COCONINO PLATEAU-LITTLE COLORADO RIVER VALLEY IN COCONINO COUNTY-
WESTERN MOGOLLON RIM-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...VALLE...WUPATKI N.M....TUBA CITY...
FLAGSTAFF...WILLIAMS...MUNDS PARK
1038 AM MST FRI APR 3 2009

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS
EVENING...

A HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS
EVENING. 

A STORM SYSTEM APPROACHING THE REGION IS BRINGING ANOTHER ROUND OF
STRONG WINDS TODAY. SOUTHWEST WINDS OF 30 TO 45 MPH WITH GUSTS UP
TO 65 MPH WILL CONTINUE TO OCCUR INTO EARLY THIS EVENING. AREAS OF
BLOWING DUST CAN BE EXPECTED...CREATING POOR TRAVEL CONDITIONS DUE
TO LIMITED VISIBILITY.

PEAK WIND GUSTS REPORTED AS OF 10 AM MST THIS MORNING INCLUDE...

FLAGSTAFF AIRPORT .......... 48 MPH. 
DONEY PARK ................. 50 MPH. 
WUPATKI NATIONAL MONUMENT... 51 MPH.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A HIGH WIND WARNING MEANS A HAZARDOUS HIGH WIND EVENT IS EXPECTED
OR OCCURRING...WITH SUSTAINED WIND SPEEDS GREATER THAN 40 MPH OR
GUSTS GREATER THAN 58 MPH. WINDS THIS STRONG CAN CAUSE PROPERTY
DAMAGE. CONTINUE TO MONITOR THE LATEST FORECASTS. ADDITIONAL
WEATHER INFORMATION IS ON THE WEB AT WEATHER.GOV/FLAGSTAFF.

&&

$$

AZZ013-014-016-017-040-040145-
/O.CON.KFGZ.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-090404T0700Z/
LITTLE COLORADO RIVER VALLEY IN NAVAJO COUNTY-
LITTLE COLORADO RIVER VALLEY IN APACHE COUNTY-
EASTERN MOGOLLON RIM-WHITE MOUNTAINS-
NORTHEAST PLATEAUS AND MESAS SOUTH OF HWY 264-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...WINSLOW...HOLBROOK...SNOWFLAKE...
ST. JOHNS...SPRINGERVILLE...HEBER...HAPPY JACK...FOREST LAKES...
SHOW LOW...GREER...PINETOP...DILKON...KYKOTSMOVI
1038 AM MST FRI APR 3 2009

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MST
TONIGHT...

A HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MST TONIGHT.

A STORM SYSTEM APPROACHING THE REGION IS BRINGING ANOTHER ROUND OF
STRONG WINDS TODAY. SOUTHWEST WINDS OF 35 TO 50 MPH WITH GUSTS UP
TO 65 MPH WILL CONTINUE TO OCCUR THROUGH THIS EVENING. AREAS OF
BLOWING DUST CAN BE EXPECTED...CREATING POOR TRAVEL CONDITIONS DUE
TO LIMITED VISIBILITY.

PEAK WIND GUSTS REPORTED AS OF 10 AM MST THIS MORNING INCLUDE...

WINSLOW .................... 69 MPH. 
SHOW LOW ................... 47 MPH.
SAINT JOHNS ................ 53 MPH.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A HIGH WIND WARNING MEANS A HAZARDOUS HIGH WIND EVENT IS EXPECTED
OR OCCURRING...WITH SUSTAINED WIND SPEEDS GREATER THAN 40 MPH OR
GUSTS GREATER THAN 58 MPH. WINDS THIS STRONG CAN CAUSE PROPERTY
DAMAGE. CONTINUE TO MONITOR THE LATEST FORECASTS. ADDITIONAL
WEATHER INFORMATION IS ON THE WEB AT WEATHER.GOV/FLAGSTAFF.

&&

$$

AZZ004>006-009-040145-
/O.CON.KFGZ.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-090404T0300Z/
KAIBAB PLATEAU-MARBLE AND GLEN CANYONS-GRAND CANYON COUNTRY-
NORTHEAST PLATEAUS AND MESAS HWY 264 NORTHWARD-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...JACOB LAKE...FREDONIA...PAGE...
LEES FERRY...GRAND CANYON VILLAGE...SUPAI...NORTH RIM...
KEAMS CANYON...KAIBITO
1038 AM MST FRI APR 3 2009

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS EVENING...

A WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS EVENING. 

A STORM SYSTEM APPROACHING THE REGION IS BRINGING ANOTHER ROUND OF
STRONG WINDS TODAY. SOUTHWEST WINDS OF 25 TO 35 MPH WITH GUSTS OF
45 TO 50 MPH WILL CONTINUE TO OCCUR INTO EARLY THIS EVENING. THERE
IS ALSO THE POTENTIAL FOR AREAS OF BLOWING DUST...CREATING POOR
TRAVEL CONDITIONS DUE TO LIMITED VISIBILITY.

PEAK WIND GUSTS REPORTED AS OF 10 AM MST THIS MORNING INCLUDE...

GRAND CANYON ................ 45 MPH. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT SUSTAINED WINDS OF 30 TO 39 MPH...OR
GUSTS FROM 40 TO 57 MPH...ARE EXPECTED. WINDS THIS STRONG CAN
MAKE DRIVING DIFFICULT...ESPECIALLY FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES.
CONSIDER SECURING LOOSE BELONGINGS ON YOUR PROPERTY. ADDITIONAL
WEATHER INFORMATION IS ON THE WEB AT WEATHER.GOV/FLAGSTAFF.

&&

$$

AZZ010-011-039-040145-
/O.CON.KFGZ.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-090404T0500Z/
CHINLE VALLEY-CHUSKA MOUNTAINS AND DEFIANCE PLATEAU-
BLACK MESA AREA-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...CANYON DE CHELLY...CHINLE...KAYENTA...
WINDOW ROCK...GANADO...NAVAJO N.M.
1038 AM MST FRI APR 3 2009

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM MST THIS EVENING...

A WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM MST THIS EVENING. 

A STORM SYSTEM APPROACHING THE REGION IS BRINGING ANOTHER ROUND OF
STRONG WINDS TODAY. SOUTHWEST WINDS OF 25 TO 35 MPH WITH GUSTS OF
45 TO 50 MPH WILL CONTINUE TO OCCUR INTO EARLY THIS EVENING. THERE
IS ALSO THE POTENTIAL FOR AREAS OF BLOWING DUST...CREATING POOR
TRAVEL CONDITIONS DUE TO LIMITED VISIBILITY.

PEAK WIND GUSTS REPORTED AS OF 10 AM MST THIS MORNING INCLUDE...

WINDOW ROCK ................ 43 MPH. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT SUSTAINED WINDS OF 30 TO 39 MPH...OR
GUSTS FROM 40 TO 57 MPH...ARE EXPECTED. WINDS THIS STRONG CAN
MAKE DRIVING DIFFICULT...ESPECIALLY FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES.
CONSIDER SECURING LOOSE BELONGINGS ON YOUR PROPERTY. ADDITIONAL
WEATHER INFORMATION IS ON THE WEB AT WEATHER.GOV/FLAGSTAFF.

&&

$$

AZZ008-018-037-038-040145-
/O.CON.KFGZ.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-090404T0300Z/
YAVAPAI COUNTY MOUNTAINS-NORTHERN GILA COUNTY-
YAVAPAI COUNTY VALLEYS AND BASINS-OAK CREEK AND SYCAMORE CANYONS-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...PRESCOTT...SELIGMAN...ASH FORK...
PAYSON...STRAWBERRY...YOUNG...COTTONWOOD...CAMP VERDE...
CORDES JUNCTION...BAGDAD...SEDONA
1038 AM MST FRI APR 3 2009

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS EVENING...

A WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS EVENING. 

A STORM SYSTEM APPROACHING THE REGION IS BRINGING ANOTHER ROUND OF
STRONG WINDS TODAY. SOUTHWEST WINDS OF 25 TO 35 MPH WITH GUSTS OF
45 TO 55 MPH WILL CONTINUE TO OCCUR INTO EARLY THIS EVENING. THERE
IS ALSO THE POTENTIAL FOR AREAS OF BLOWING DUST...CREATING POOR
TRAVEL CONDITIONS DUE TO LIMITED VISIBILITY.

PEAK WIND GUSTS REPORTED AS OF 10 AM MST THIS MORNING INCLUDE...

PRESCOTT ................ 60 MPH. 
SELIGMAN ................ 47 MPH.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT SUSTAINED WINDS OF 30 TO 39 MPH...OR
GUSTS FROM 40 TO 57 MPH...ARE EXPECTED. WINDS THIS STRONG CAN
MAKE DRIVING DIFFICULT...ESPECIALLY FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES.
CONSIDER SECURING LOOSE BELONGINGS ON YOUR PROPERTY. ADDITIONAL
WEATHER INFORMATION IS ON THE WEB AT WEATHER.GOV/FLAGSTAFF.

&&

$$
000 
WWUS75 KFGZ 032150
NPWFGZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FLAGSTAFF AZ
250 PM MST FRI APR 3 2009

AZZ007-012-015-040300-
/O.CON.KFGZ.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-090404T0300Z/
COCONINO PLATEAU-LITTLE COLORADO RIVER VALLEY IN COCONINO COUNTY-
WESTERN MOGOLLON RIM-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...VALLE...WUPATKI N.M....TUBA CITY...
FLAGSTAFF...WILLIAMS...MUNDS PARK
250 PM MST FRI APR 3 2009

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS
EVENING...

A HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS
EVENING. 

A STORM SYSTEM APPROACHING THE REGION IS BRINGING ANOTHER ROUND
OF STRONG WINDS TODAY. SOUTHWEST WINDS OF 30 TO 45 MPH WITH GUSTS
UP TO AROUND 65 MPH WILL CONTINUE TO OCCUR INTO EARLY THIS
EVENING. AREAS OF BLOWING DUST CAN BE EXPECTED...CREATING VERY
POOR TRAVEL CONDITIONS DUE TO LIMITED VISIBILITY...INCLUDING ALONG
INTERSTATE 40 EAST OF FLAGSTAFF.

PEAK WIND GUSTS REPORTED AS OF 230 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON
INCLUDE... 

FLAGSTAFF AIRPORT .......... 51 MPH. 
DONEY PARK ................. 51 MPH. 
WUPATKI NATIONAL MONUMENT... 54 MPH.
TUBA CITY .................. 55 MPH.
METEOR CRATER .............. 91 MPH.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A HIGH WIND WARNING MEANS A HAZARDOUS HIGH WIND EVENT IS EXPECTED
OR OCCURRING...WITH SUSTAINED WIND SPEEDS GREATER THAN 40 MPH OR
GUSTS GREATER THAN 58 MPH. WINDS THIS STRONG CAN CAUSE PROPERTY
DAMAGE. CONTINUE TO MONITOR THE LATEST FORECASTS. ADDITIONAL
WEATHER INFORMATION IS ON THE WEB AT WEATHER.GOV/FLAGSTAFF.

&&

$$

AZZ013-014-016-017-040-040600-
/O.CON.KFGZ.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-090404T0700Z/
LITTLE COLORADO RIVER VALLEY IN NAVAJO COUNTY-
LITTLE COLORADO RIVER VALLEY IN APACHE COUNTY-
EASTERN MOGOLLON RIM-WHITE MOUNTAINS-
NORTHEAST PLATEAUS AND MESAS SOUTH OF HWY 264-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...WINSLOW...HOLBROOK...SNOWFLAKE...
ST. JOHNS...SPRINGERVILLE...HEBER...HAPPY JACK...FOREST LAKES...
SHOW LOW...GREER...PINETOP...DILKON...KYKOTSMOVI
250 PM MST FRI APR 3 2009

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MST
TONIGHT...

A HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MST TONIGHT.

A STORM SYSTEM APPROACHING THE REGION IS BRINGING ANOTHER ROUND
OF STRONG WINDS TODAY. SOUTHWEST WINDS OF 35 TO 50 MPH WITH GUSTS
UP TO AROUND 65 MPH WILL CONTINUE TO OCCUR THROUGH THIS EVENING.
AREAS OF BLOWING DUST CAN BE EXPECTED...CREATING VERY POOR TRAVEL
CONDITIONS DUE TO LIMITED VISIBILITY...INCLUDING ALONG INTERSTATE
40 BETWEEN WINSLOW AND THE NEW MEXICO BORDER.

PEAK WIND GUSTS REPORTED AS OF 230 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON
INCLUDE... 

WINSLOW .................... 69 MPH. 
SHOW LOW ................... 49 MPH. 
SAINT JOHNS ................ 61 MPH.
SANDERS .................... 68 MPH.
PETRIFIED FOREST ........... 60 MPH.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A HIGH WIND WARNING MEANS A HAZARDOUS HIGH WIND EVENT IS EXPECTED
OR OCCURRING...WITH SUSTAINED WIND SPEEDS GREATER THAN 40 MPH OR
GUSTS GREATER THAN 58 MPH. WINDS THIS STRONG CAN CAUSE PROPERTY
DAMAGE. CONTINUE TO MONITOR THE LATEST FORECASTS. ADDITIONAL
WEATHER INFORMATION IS ON THE WEB AT WEATHER.GOV/FLAGSTAFF.

&&

$$

AZZ004>006-009-040300-
/O.CON.KFGZ.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-090404T0300Z/
KAIBAB PLATEAU-MARBLE AND GLEN CANYONS-GRAND CANYON COUNTRY-
NORTHEAST PLATEAUS AND MESAS HWY 264 NORTHWARD-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...JACOB LAKE...FREDONIA...PAGE...
LEES FERRY...GRAND CANYON VILLAGE...SUPAI...NORTH RIM...
KEAMS CANYON...KAIBITO
250 PM MST FRI APR 3 2009

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS EVENING...

A WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS EVENING. 

A STORM SYSTEM APPROACHING THE REGION IS BRINGING ANOTHER ROUND
OF STRONG WINDS TODAY. SOUTHWEST WINDS OF 25 TO 35 MPH WITH GUSTS
OF 45 TO 55 MPH WILL CONTINUE TO OCCUR INTO EARLY THIS EVENING.
THERE IS ALSO THE POTENTIAL FOR AREAS OF BLOWING DUST...CREATING
POOR TRAVEL CONDITIONS DUE TO LIMITED VISIBILITY.

PEAK WIND GUSTS REPORTED AS OF 230 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON
INCLUDE... 

GRAND CANYON ................ 55 MPH.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT SUSTAINED WINDS OF 30 TO 39 MPH...OR
GUSTS FROM 40 TO 57 MPH...ARE EXPECTED. WINDS THIS STRONG CAN
MAKE DRIVING DIFFICULT...ESPECIALLY FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES.
CONSIDER SECURING LOOSE BELONGINGS ON YOUR PROPERTY. ADDITIONAL
WEATHER INFORMATION IS ON THE WEB AT WEATHER.GOV/FLAGSTAFF.

&&

$$

AZZ010-011-039-040500-
/O.CON.KFGZ.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-090404T0500Z/
CHINLE VALLEY-CHUSKA MOUNTAINS AND DEFIANCE PLATEAU-
BLACK MESA AREA-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...CANYON DE CHELLY...CHINLE...KAYENTA...
WINDOW ROCK...GANADO...NAVAJO N.M.
250 PM MST FRI APR 3 2009

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM MST THIS EVENING...

A WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM MST THIS EVENING. 

A STORM SYSTEM APPROACHING THE REGION IS BRINGING ANOTHER ROUND
OF STRONG WINDS TODAY. SOUTHWEST WINDS OF 25 TO 35 MPH WITH GUSTS
OF 45 TO 50 MPH WILL CONTINUE TO OCCUR INTO EARLY THIS EVENING.
THERE IS ALSO THE POTENTIAL FOR AREAS OF BLOWING DUST...CREATING
POOR TRAVEL CONDITIONS DUE TO LIMITED VISIBILITY.

PEAK WIND GUSTS REPORTED AS OF 230 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON
INCLUDE... 

WINDOW ROCK ................ 54 MPH.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT SUSTAINED WINDS OF 30 TO 39 MPH...OR
GUSTS FROM 40 TO 57 MPH...ARE EXPECTED. WINDS THIS STRONG CAN
MAKE DRIVING DIFFICULT...ESPECIALLY FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES.
CONSIDER SECURING LOOSE BELONGINGS ON YOUR PROPERTY. ADDITIONAL
WEATHER INFORMATION IS ON THE WEB AT WEATHER.GOV/FLAGSTAFF.

&&

$$

AZZ008-018-037-038-040300-
/O.CON.KFGZ.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-090404T0300Z/
YAVAPAI COUNTY MOUNTAINS-NORTHERN GILA COUNTY-
YAVAPAI COUNTY VALLEYS AND BASINS-OAK CREEK AND SYCAMORE CANYONS-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...PRESCOTT...SELIGMAN...ASH FORK...
PAYSON...STRAWBERRY...YOUNG...COTTONWOOD...CAMP VERDE...
CORDES JUNCTION...BAGDAD...SEDONA
250 PM MST FRI APR 3 2009

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS EVENING...

A WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS EVENING. 

A STORM SYSTEM APPROACHING THE REGION IS BRINGING ANOTHER ROUND
OF STRONG WINDS TODAY. SOUTHWEST WINDS OF 25 TO 35 MPH WITH GUSTS
OF 45 TO 55 MPH WILL CONTINUE TO OCCUR INTO EARLY THIS EVENING.
THERE IS ALSO THE POTENTIAL FOR AREAS OF BLOWING DUST...CREATING
POOR TRAVEL CONDITIONS DUE TO LIMITED VISIBILITY.

PEAK WIND GUSTS REPORTED AS OF 230 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON
INCLUDE... 

PRESCOTT ................ 60 MPH. 
SELIGMAN ................ 71 MPH.
SEDONA .................. 51 MPH.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT SUSTAINED WINDS OF 30 TO 39 MPH...OR
GUSTS FROM 40 TO 57 MPH...ARE EXPECTED. WINDS THIS STRONG CAN
MAKE DRIVING DIFFICULT...ESPECIALLY FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES.
CONSIDER SECURING LOOSE BELONGINGS ON YOUR PROPERTY. ADDITIONAL
WEATHER INFORMATION IS ON THE WEB AT WEATHER.GOV/FLAGSTAFF.

&&

$$
000 
WWUS75 KFGZ 040316
NPWFGZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FLAGSTAFF AZ
816 PM MST FRI APR 3 2009

AZZ007-012-015-040430-
/O.EXP.KFGZ.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-090404T0300Z/
COCONINO PLATEAU-LITTLE COLORADO RIVER VALLEY IN COCONINO COUNTY-
WESTERN MOGOLLON RIM-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...VALLE...WUPATKI N.M....TUBA CITY...
FLAGSTAFF...WILLIAMS...MUNDS PARK
816 PM MST FRI APR 3 2009

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM MST THIS EVENING...

THE HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM MST THIS EVENING. 

WINDS HAVE DECREASED THIS EVENING WITH MOST AREAS SHOWING SOUTHWEST
TO WEST WINDS OF 15 TO 25 MPH WITH GUSTS FROM 30 TO 40 MPH. THERE
ARE STILL A FEW PLACES EAST OF TOWN WHERE THE WINDS ARE STILL
GUSTING UP INTO THE 40 TO 45 MPH RANGE...AND THESE AREAS WILL
MOSTLY LIKELY CONTINUE TO SEE STRONG GUSTY WINDS THROUGH AROUND
10 PM MST THIS EVENING.

$$

AZZ004>006-009-040430-
/O.EXP.KFGZ.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-090404T0300Z/
KAIBAB PLATEAU-MARBLE AND GLEN CANYONS-GRAND CANYON COUNTRY-
NORTHEAST PLATEAUS AND MESAS HWY 264 NORTHWARD-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...JACOB LAKE...FREDONIA...PAGE...
LEES FERRY...GRAND CANYON VILLAGE...SUPAI...NORTH RIM...
KEAMS CANYON...KAIBITO
816 PM MST FRI APR 3 2009

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM MST THIS EVENING...

THE WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM MST THIS EVENING. 

WINDS HAVE DECREASED THIS EVENING WITH MOST AREAS SHOWING SOUTHWEST
TO WEST WINDS OF 10 TO 20 MPH WITH GUSTS FROM 25 TO 35 MPH. WINDS
ARE EXPECTED TO SLOWLY DECREASE OVERNIGHT. 
 
$$

AZZ008-018-037-038-040415-
/O.EXP.KFGZ.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-090404T0300Z/
YAVAPAI COUNTY MOUNTAINS-NORTHERN GILA COUNTY-
YAVAPAI COUNTY VALLEYS AND BASINS-OAK CREEK AND SYCAMORE CANYONS-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...PRESCOTT...SELIGMAN...ASH FORK...
PAYSON...STRAWBERRY...YOUNG...COTTONWOOD...CAMP VERDE...
CORDES JUNCTION...BAGDAD...SEDONA
816 PM MST FRI APR 3 2009

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM MST THIS EVENING...

THE WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM MST THIS EVENING. 

WINDS HAVE DECREASED THIS EVENING WITH MOST AREAS SHOWING SOUTHWEST
TO WEST WINDS OF 10 TO 20 MPH WITH GUSTS FROM 35 TO 45 MPH. THERE
ARE STILL A FEW PLACES LIKE SUNRISE POINT AND SOME OF THE HIGHER
PEAKS IN YAVAPAI COUNTY MOUNTAINS ARE STILL EXPERIENCING WIND
GUSTS UP INTO THE 40 TO 50 MPH RANGE...AND THESE AREAS WILL MOSTLY
LIKELY CONTINUE TO SEE STRONG GUSTY WINDS THROUGH AROUND 10 PM MST
THIS EVENING.

$$

AZZ013-014-016-017-040-040700-
/O.CON.KFGZ.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-090404T0700Z/
LITTLE COLORADO RIVER VALLEY IN NAVAJO COUNTY-
LITTLE COLORADO RIVER VALLEY IN APACHE COUNTY-
EASTERN MOGOLLON RIM-WHITE MOUNTAINS-
NORTHEAST PLATEAUS AND MESAS SOUTH OF HWY 264-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...WINSLOW...HOLBROOK...SNOWFLAKE...
ST. JOHNS...SPRINGERVILLE...HEBER...HAPPY JACK...FOREST LAKES...
SHOW LOW...GREER...PINETOP...DILKON...KYKOTSMOVI
816 PM MST FRI APR 3 2009

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MST
TONIGHT...

A HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MST TONIGHT.

A STORM SYSTEM AND COLD FRONT MOVING THROUGH THE REGION IS
BRINGING STRONG WINDS THIS EVENING. SOUTHWEST WINDS OF 25 TO 35
MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO AROUND 58 MPH WILL CONTINUE TO OCCUR THROUGH
THIS EVENING. AREAS OF BLOWING DUST CAN BE EXPECTED...LIMITING
VISIBILITY IN PLACES.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A HIGH WIND WARNING MEANS A HAZARDOUS HIGH WIND EVENT IS EXPECTED
OR OCCURRING...WITH SUSTAINED WIND SPEEDS GREATER THAN 40 MPH OR
GUSTS GREATER THAN 58 MPH. WINDS THIS STRONG CAN CAUSE PROPERTY
DAMAGE. CONTINUE TO MONITOR THE LATEST FORECASTS. ADDITIONAL
WEATHER INFORMATION IS ON THE WEB AT WEATHER.GOV/FLAGSTAFF.

&&

$$

AZZ010-011-039-040500-
/O.CON.KFGZ.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-090404T0500Z/
CHINLE VALLEY-CHUSKA MOUNTAINS AND DEFIANCE PLATEAU-
BLACK MESA AREA-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...CANYON DE CHELLY...CHINLE...KAYENTA...
WINDOW ROCK...GANADO...NAVAJO N.M.
816 PM MST FRI APR 3 2009

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM MST THIS EVENING...

A WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM MST THIS EVENING. 

A STORM SYSTEM AND COLD FRONT MOVING THROUGH THE REGION IS
BRINGING STRONG WINDS THIS EVENING. SOUTHWEST WINDS OF 15 TO 30 MPH
WITH GUSTS OF 35 TO 45 MPH WILL CONTINUE TO OCCUR THIS EVENING.

EXPECT SOUTHWEST TO WEST WINDS TO DECREASE OVERNIGHT INTO THE 10
TO 20 MPH RANGE WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 MPH.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT SUSTAINED WINDS OF 30 TO 39 MPH...OR
GUSTS FROM 40 TO 57 MPH...ARE EXPECTED. WINDS THIS STRONG CAN
MAKE DRIVING DIFFICULT...ESPECIALLY FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES.
CONSIDER SECURING LOOSE BELONGINGS ON YOUR PROPERTY. ADDITIONAL
WEATHER INFORMATION IS ON THE WEB AT WEATHER.GOV/FLAGSTAFF.

&&

$$
000 
WWUS75 KFGZ 040431
NPWFGZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FLAGSTAFF AZ
931 PM MST FRI APR 3 2009

AZZ013-014-016-017-040-040700-
/O.CON.KFGZ.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-090404T0700Z/
LITTLE COLORADO RIVER VALLEY IN NAVAJO COUNTY-
LITTLE COLORADO RIVER VALLEY IN APACHE COUNTY-
EASTERN MOGOLLON RIM-WHITE MOUNTAINS-
NORTHEAST PLATEAUS AND MESAS SOUTH OF HWY 264-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...WINSLOW...HOLBROOK...SNOWFLAKE...
ST. JOHNS...SPRINGERVILLE...HEBER...HAPPY JACK...FOREST LAKES...
SHOW LOW...GREER...PINETOP...DILKON...KYKOTSMOVI
931 PM MST FRI APR 3 2009

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MST
TONIGHT...

A HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MST TONIGHT.

A STORM SYSTEM AND COLD FRONT MOVING THROUGH THE REGION IS
BRINGING STRONG WINDS THIS EVENING. SOUTHWEST WINDS OF 15 TO 30 MPH
WITH GUSTS UP TO AROUND 58 MPH WILL CONTINUE TO OCCUR THROUGH THIS
EVENING. AREAS OF BLOWING DUST CAN BE EXPECTED...LIMITING VISIBILITY
IN PLACES.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A HIGH WIND WARNING MEANS A HAZARDOUS HIGH WIND EVENT IS EXPECTED
OR OCCURRING...WITH SUSTAINED WIND SPEEDS GREATER THAN 40 MPH OR
GUSTS GREATER THAN 58 MPH. WINDS THIS STRONG CAN CAUSE PROPERTY
DAMAGE. CONTINUE TO MONITOR THE LATEST FORECASTS. ADDITIONAL
WEATHER INFORMATION IS ON THE WEB AT WEATHER.GOV/FLAGSTAFF.

&&

$$

AZZ010-011-039-040545-
/O.CON.KFGZ.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-090404T0500Z/
CHINLE VALLEY-CHUSKA MOUNTAINS AND DEFIANCE PLATEAU-
BLACK MESA AREA-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...CANYON DE CHELLY...CHINLE...KAYENTA...
WINDOW ROCK...GANADO...NAVAJO N.M.
931 PM MST FRI APR 3 2009

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM MST THIS EVENING...

A WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM MST THIS EVENING. 

A STORM SYSTEM AND COLD FRONT MOVING THROUGH THE REGION IS
BRINGING STRONG WINDS THIS EVENING. SOUTHWEST WINDS OF 15 TO
30 MPH WITH GUSTS OF 35 TO 45 MPH WILL CONTINUE TO OCCUR THIS
EVENING.

EXPECT SOUTHWEST TO WEST WINDS TO DECREASE OVERNIGHT INTO THE
10 TO 20 MPH RANGE WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 MPH.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT SUSTAINED WINDS OF 30 TO 39 MPH...OR
GUSTS FROM 40 TO 57 MPH...ARE EXPECTED. WINDS THIS STRONG CAN
MAKE DRIVING DIFFICULT...ESPECIALLY FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES.
CONSIDER SECURING LOOSE BELONGINGS ON YOUR PROPERTY. ADDITIONAL
WEATHER INFORMATION IS ON THE WEB AT WEATHER.GOV/FLAGSTAFF.

&&

$$
000 
WWUS75 KFGZ 040504
NPWFGZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FLAGSTAFF AZ
1004 PM MST FRI APR 3 2009

AZZ010-011-039-040615-
/O.EXP.KFGZ.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-090404T0500Z/
CHINLE VALLEY-CHUSKA MOUNTAINS AND DEFIANCE PLATEAU-
BLACK MESA AREA-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...CANYON DE CHELLY...CHINLE...KAYENTA...
WINDOW ROCK...GANADO...NAVAJO N.M.
1004 PM MST FRI APR 3 2009

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 10 PM MST THIS EVENING...

THE WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 10 PM MST THIS EVENING. 

WINDS HAVE DECREASED THIS EVENING WITH MOST AREAS SHOWING
SOUTHWEST TO WEST WINDS OF 15 TO 25 MPH WITH GUSTS FROM 30 TO 40
MPH. WINDS ARE EXPECTED TO SLOWLY DECREASE OVERNIGHT.

$$

AZZ013-014-016-017-040-040700-
/O.CON.KFGZ.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-090404T0700Z/
LITTLE COLORADO RIVER VALLEY IN NAVAJO COUNTY-
LITTLE COLORADO RIVER VALLEY IN APACHE COUNTY-
EASTERN MOGOLLON RIM-WHITE MOUNTAINS-
NORTHEAST PLATEAUS AND MESAS SOUTH OF HWY 264-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...WINSLOW...HOLBROOK...SNOWFLAKE...
ST. JOHNS...SPRINGERVILLE...HEBER...HAPPY JACK...FOREST LAKES...
SHOW LOW...GREER...PINETOP...DILKON...KYKOTSMOVI
1004 PM MST FRI APR 3 2009

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MST
TONIGHT...

A HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MST TONIGHT.

A STORM SYSTEM AND COLD FRONT MOVING THROUGH THE REGION IS
BRINGING STRONG WINDS THIS EVENING. SOUTHWEST WINDS OF 15 TO
25 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO AROUND 58 MPH WILL CONTINUE TO OCCUR
THROUGH THIS EVENING. AREAS OF BLOWING DUST CAN BE EXPECTED...
LIMITING VISIBILITY IN PLACES.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A HIGH WIND WARNING MEANS A HAZARDOUS HIGH WIND EVENT IS EXPECTED
OR OCCURRING...WITH SUSTAINED WIND SPEEDS GREATER THAN 40 MPH OR
GUSTS GREATER THAN 58 MPH. WINDS THIS STRONG CAN CAUSE PROPERTY
DAMAGE. CONTINUE TO MONITOR THE LATEST FORECASTS. ADDITIONAL
WEATHER INFORMATION IS ON THE WEB AT WEATHER.GOV/FLAGSTAFF.

&&

$$

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this wind advisory went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Flagstaff, AZ wrote its last area forecast discussion before this wind advisory went out at Apr 2, 9:25 PM MST, 24 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Apr 2, 9:25 PM MST, 24 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION...CORRECTED
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FLAGSTAFF AZ
925 PM MST THU APR 02 2009

.SYNOPSIS...A STRONG...LATE SEASON STORM SYSTEM WILL BRING HIGH
WINDS AND AREAS OF RAIN AND SNOW TO THE REGION FRIDAY AND FRIDAY
NIGHT. WINDS WILL INCREASE EARLY IN THE DAY FRIDAY...AND WILL LAST
THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING. RAIN AND SNOW ALONG THE COLD FRONT WILL
DEVELOP IN THE WEST BY MID-AFTERNOON AND WILL MOVE TO THE NEW MEXICO
BORDER BY FRIDAY EVENING. THE SYSTEM WILL RAPIDLY EXIT THE AREA
SATURDAY...WITH HIGH PRESSURE BUILDING INTO THE SOUTHWEST BY SUNDAY
AND MONDAY.

&&

.DISCUSSION...ALL FORECAST TRENDS ARE MORE OR LESS IN LINE WITH
CURRENT CONDITIONS AND 00Z MODEL RUNS. WE WILL BE UPGRADING THE HIGH
WIND WATCH TO A VARIETY OF WIND ADVISORIES AND HIGH WIND WARNINGS
FOR ALL OF OUR ZONES. WE WILL ALSO TWEAK SOME POP GRIDS FOR THE MID
SHIFT. LOOKS LIKE RAIN AND SNOW SHOWERS WILL BE IN THE CATEGORICAL
RANGE FOR FLAGSTAFF AND POINTS NORTHWARD. LOCATIONS ABOVE 6500 FEET
ALONG THE CENTRAL RIM...AND POINTS NORTHEASTWARD...MAY SEE SEVERAL
INCHES OF SNOW FROM THIS STORM BY LATE FRIDAY AND FRIDAY EVENING.
EVERYTHING ELSE IS ON TRACK.

FROM THE PREVIOUS DISCUSSION FOR THE TIME RANGE AFTER TOMORROW
NIGHT...THE SYSTEM MENTIONED ABOVE IS EXPECTED TO LEAVE THE AREA
LATE SATURDAY NIGHT...WITH HIGH PRESSURE BUILDING IN FROM THE WEST
ON SUNDAY. AFTERNOON HIGHS ARE EXPECTED TO REBOUND NICELY AND BE
NEAR NORMAL. NORTHEAST FLOW MAY HELP TO KEEP TEMPERATURES DOWN A
FEW DEGREES ALONG AND NORTH OF THE RIM.

THE NEXT MAJOR TROUGH APPROACHES THE AREA ON TUESDAY. GFS AND ECMWF
BOTH SHOW A STRONG SYSTEM BUT WITH SUBSTANTIALLY DIFFERENT TIMING
WITH THE GFS MUCH FASTER THAN THE ECMWF. FOR NOW...HAVE A CHANCE OF
PCPN IN THE GRIDS STARTING LATE TUESDAY WITH THE HIGHEST CHANCES ON
WEDNESDAY. BROAD TROUGHING REMAINS IN PLACE ACROSS THE WEST FOR THE
REMAINDER OF THE WEEK...SO WE WILL CONTINUE TO CARRY LOW CHANCES OF
PRECIPITATION EACH DAY THROUGH THE EXTENDED FCST PERIOD.

&&

.AVIATION...FOR THE 06Z PACKAGE...EXPECT BREEZY SW WINDS AT 10 TO
25 KTS WITH LOCALIZED GUSTS TO 30 KTS THROUGH THE NIGHT. AREAS FROM
KFLG NORTHWARD WILL SEE PATCHY CLOUD COVER WITH CIGS FROM 6-8 KFT
AGL THROUGH 16Z-18Z. CONDITIONS GET EVEN WINDIER AFTER SUNRISE
FRIDAY...WITH SW WINDS INCREASING TO 20 TO 35 KTS WITH GUSTS TO 50
KTS. EXPECT SCT TO NMRS MVFR CONDITIONS IN -SHRA/-SHSN WITH
LOCALIZED IFR CONDITIONS IN +SHSN/BR/FG AFT 23Z-01Z FRIDAY ALONG
AND NORTH OF I-40. AVIATION DISCUSSION NOT UPDATED FOR AMENDMENTS.

&&

.FGZ WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...

...WIND ADVISORY FROM 8 AM MST UNTIL 8 PM MST AZ ZONES
004-005-006-009.

...WIND ADVISORY FROM 8 AM MST UNTIL 10 PM MST AZ ZONES 010-011-039.

...WIND ADVISORY FROM 10 AM MST UNTIL 8 PM MST AZ ZONES
008-018-037-038.

...HIGH WIND WARNING FROM 8 AM MST UNTIL 8 PM MST AZ ZONES
007-012-015.

...HIGH WIND WARNING FROM 8 AM MST UNTIL MIDNIGHT MST FRIDAY NIGHT
AZ ZONES 013-014-016-017-040.

&&

PUBLIC.....................PETERSON
AVIATION/FIRE WEATHER......PETERSON

VISIT WEATHER.GOV/FLAGSTAFF FOR NORTHERN ARIZONA WEATHER INFORMATION.
Hazardous weather outlook, Apr 2, 5:30 AM MST, 16 hours 19 minutes before
HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FLAGSTAFF AZ
530 AM MST THU APR 2 2009

AZZ004>018-037>040-030700-
WESTERN MOGOLLON RIM-GRAND CANYON COUNTRY-YAVAPAI COUNTY MOUNTAINS-
YAVAPAI COUNTY VALLEYS AND BASINS-OAK CREEK AND SYCAMORE CANYONS-
MARBLE AND GLEN CANYONS-KAIBAB PLATEAU-COCONINO PLATEAU-
NORTHEAST PLATEAU AND MESAS HWY 264 NORTHWARD-
NORTHEAST PLATEAU AND MESAS SOUTH OF HWY 264-
CHINLE VALLEY-CHUSKA MOUNTAINS AND DEFIANCE PLATEAU-
BLACK MESA AREA-LITTLE COLORADO RIVER VALLEY IN COCONINO COUNTY-
LITTLE COLORADO RIVER VALLEY IN NAVAJO COUNTY-
LITTLE COLORADO RIVER VALLEY IN APACHE COUNTY-
EASTERN MOGOLLON RIM-WHITE MOUNTAINS-NORTHERN GILA COUNTY-
530 AM MST THU APR 2 2009

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR APACHE...COCONINO...NORTHERN
GILA...NAVAJO...AND YAVAPAI COUNTIES IN NORTHERN ARIZONA.

.DAY ONE...TODAY

NO WEATHER HAZARDS ARE EXPECTED TODAY.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...FRIDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY

A STORM SYSTEM AND COLD FRONT WILL MOVE ACROSS THE STATE ON FRIDAY
BRINGING ANOTHER ROUND OF VERY STRONG WINDS. WINDS WILL INCREASE ON
FRIDAY BECOMING SOUTHWEST 30 TO 40 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 60 MPH. A
HIGH WIND WATCH HAS BEEN ISSUED FOR MOST OF NORTHERN ARIZONA FOR
FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING.

The office that day

Everything else NWS Flagstaff, AZ issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 2, 9:49 PM MSTHigh Wind WarningFGZApache, Coconino, Navajo25 hr

Nearby

Wind Advisories in Arizona, 2009Every wind advisory in 2009

Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.