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Wind Advisory 18, NWS Flagstaff, AZ

May 25, 2012Apache County, Coconino County, Navajo County, Arizona

NWS Flagstaff, AZ issued this wind advisory at May 25, 2012, 1:09 PM MST for Apache County, Coconino County, Navajo County, Arizona. It took effect at May 26, 2012, 3:40 AM MST. It was in force for 16 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
May 25, 2012, 1:09 PM MST (20:09 UTC)
In effect from
May 26, 2012, 3:40 AM MST
Expired
May 26, 2012, 7:48 PM MST
In force
16 hr
Issued by
NWS Flagstaff, AZ

Counties Apache County, AZ, Coconino County, AZ, Navajo County, AZ

The radar

The Flagstaff radar (KFSX), 124 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:11 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 12:00Z, 8.2 hours before the alert went out and 121 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 12:00Z on 2012-05-25Temperature 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°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Flgstf/Belemont, AZ at 12:00Z on 2012-05-25The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 225 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 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
1453 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
26 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
225 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
359 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.

197 
WWUS75 KFGZ 252009
NPWFGZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FLAGSTAFF AZ
109 PM MST FRI MAY 25 2012

...STRONG WINDS IN STORE FOR NORTHERN ARIZONA TODAY AND SATURDAY...'

.SURFACE OBSERVATIONS SHOW SOUTH SOUTHWEST WIND SPEEDS AT 25 TO 35
MPH WITH GUSTS TO 55 MPH ACROSS MUCH OF NORTHERN ARIZONA EARLY
THIS AFTERNOON. WIND SPEEDS WILL SLOWLY INCREASE THROUGH SUNSET
TONIGHT...AND THEN SLOWLY DIMINISH. WIND SPEEDS SHOULD PEAK ON
SATURDAY WITH GUSTS TO 65 MPH ACROSS AREAS NORTH OF THE MOGOLLON
RIM.  

BLOWING DUST HAS BEEN REPORTED IN THE CHINLE AREA FRIDAY MORNING 
WITH VISIBILITIES BETWEEN ONE QUARTER AND ONE HALF MILE.

THE CHANGES FROM THE PREVIOUS PRODUCT ARE

1) ADD NORTHERN PORTIONS OF COCONINO COUNTY TO A WIND
ADVISORY...VALID SATURDAY FROM 6 AM UNTIL 6 PM MST.

2) INCREASE PEAK WIND GUSTS SATURDAY AFTERNOON TO 65 MPH IN THE
HIGH WIND WARNING ZONES. 

&&

AZZ010-260415-
/O.CON.KFGZ.DS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-120527T0100Z/
/O.CON.KFGZ.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-120527T0100Z/
CHINLE VALLEY-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...CHINLE...KAYENTA
109 PM MST FRI MAY 25 2012

...DUST STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST SATURDAY...
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST SATURDAY...

* TIMING...NOW THROUGH 6 PM MST SATURDAY. WIND SPEEDS WILL
  DIMINISH OVERNIGHT AND RETURN SATURDAY MORNING.

* WINDS...SOUTH SOUTHWEST 25 TO 35 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 65 MPH.

* VISIBILITY...GENERALLY BELOW 1/4 MILE. VISIBILITIES AT ONE
  QUARTER MILE WERE REPORTED IN THE CHINLE AREA FRIDAY AFTERNOON.
 
* IMPACTS...TRAVEL COULD BE EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. PEOPLE 
  SENSITIVE TO THICK DUST SHOULD MAKE PREPARATIONS TO STAY 
  INDOORS. WINDS THIS STRONG CAN CAUSE PROPERTY DAMAGE. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A DUST STORM WARNING MEANS VISIBILITIES ARE LESS THAN ONE QUARTER
MILE DUE TO BLOWING DUST. TRAVEL COULD BECOME EXTREMELY
DANGEROUS.

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. CONTINUE TO MONITOR THE LATEST
FORECASTS. ADDITIONAL WEATHER INFORMATION IS ON THE WEB AT
WWW.WEATHER.GOV/FLAGSTAFF.

&&

$$

AZZ004>007-009-260415-
/O.NEW.KFGZ.WI.Y.0018.120526T1300Z-120527T0100Z/
/O.CON.KFGZ.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-120526T0300Z/
KAIBAB PLATEAU-MARBLE AND GLEN CANYONS-GRAND CANYON COUNTRY-
COCONINO PLATEAU-NORTHEAST PLATEAUS AND MESAS HWY 264 NORTHWARD-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...FREDONIA...PAGE...
GRAND CANYON VILLAGE...SUPAI
109 PM MST FRI MAY 25 2012

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS
EVENING...
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM MST SATURDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN FLAGSTAFF HAS ISSUED A WIND
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM MST SATURDAY. 

TODAYS HIGH WIND WARNING

* TIMING...FROM 10 AM TODAY TO 8 PM MST THIS EVENING.

* WINDS...SOUTH SOUTHWEST 25 TO 35 TO 40 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 60 MPH.

SATURDAY WIND ADVISORY

* TIMING...FROM 6 AM UNTIL 6 PM MST.

* WINDS...WEST SOUTHWEST 20 TO 35 WITH GUSTS TO 50 MPH.

* IMPACTS...AREAS OF BLOWING DUST WILL REDUCE VISIBILITY AT 
  TIMES. THIS MAY AFFECT HIGHWAY 89 FROM FLAGSTAFF TO PAGE. 
  WINDS THIS STRONG CAN CAUSE PROPERTY DAMAGE. 

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. 

A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT SUSTAINED WINDS OF 30 TO 39 MPH...OR
GUSTS FROM 40 TO 57 MPH...ARE EXPECTED. ADDITIONAL WEATHER
INFORMATION IS ON THE WEB AT WWW.WEATHER.GOV/FLAGSTAFF.

&&

$$

AZZ011>017-039-040-260415-
/O.CON.KFGZ.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-120527T0100Z/
CHUSKA MOUNTAINS AND DEFIANCE PLATEAU-
LITTLE COLORADO RIVER VALLEY IN COCONINO COUNTY-
LITTLE COLORADO RIVER VALLEY IN NAVAJO COUNTY-
LITTLE COLORADO RIVER VALLEY IN APACHE COUNTY-
WESTERN MOGOLLON RIM-EASTERN MOGOLLON RIM-WHITE MOUNTAINS-
BLACK MESA AREA-NORTHEAST PLATEAUS AND MESAS SOUTH OF HWY 264-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...WINDOW ROCK...GANADO...WINSLOW...
HOLBROOK...SNOWFLAKE...ST. JOHNS...SPRINGERVILLE...FLAGSTAFF...
SHOW LOW...DILKON
109 PM MST FRI MAY 25 2012

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST SATURDAY...

* TIMING...NOW UNTIL 6 PM MST SATURDAY. MOST AREAS WILL SEE A
  DECREASE IN WINDS TONIGHT...INCREASING AGAIN EARLY SATURDAY
  MORNING.

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST 30 TO 40 MPH WITH GUSTS AS HIGH AS 65 MPH.

* IMPACTS...AREAS OF BLOWING DUST WILL REDUCE VISIBILITY TO LESS
  THAN 1/4 MILE AT TIMES...THIS INCLUDES INTERSTATE 40. WINDS
  THIS STRONG CAN CAUSE PROPERTY DAMAGE.

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. CONTINUE TO MONITOR THE LATEST
FORECASTS. ADDITIONAL WEATHER INFORMATION IS ON THE WEB AT
WWW.WEATHER.GOV/FLAGSTAFF.

&&

$$

AZZ008-018-037-038-260300-
/O.CON.KFGZ.WI.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-120526T0300Z/
YAVAPAI COUNTY MOUNTAINS-NORTHERN GILA COUNTY-
YAVAPAI COUNTY VALLEYS AND BASINS-OAK CREEK AND SYCAMORE CANYONS-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...PRESCOTT...PAYSON...COTTONWOOD...
CAMP VERDE...SEDONA
109 PM MST FRI MAY 25 2012

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

* TIMING...NOW THROUGH 8 PM MST THIS EVENING.

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST 20 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 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. CONSIDER SECURING LOOSE BELONGINGS ON YOUR
PROPERTY. ADDITIONAL WEATHER INFORMATION IS ON THE WEB AT
WWW.WEATHER.GOV/FLAGSTAFF.

&&

$$

41
7 follow-up statements
450 
WWUS75 KFGZ 260303
NPWFGZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FLAGSTAFF AZ
803 PM MST FRI MAY 25 2012

...STRONG WINDS IN STORE FOR NORTHERN ARIZONA TODAY AND
SATURDAY...

.A LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM AND COLD FRONT MOVING IN FROM THE WEST WILL
BRING CONTINUED STRONG AND GUSTY SOUTHWEST WINDS THROUGH SATURDAY. 
AREAS OF DUST ARE ALSO EXPECTED ACROSS NORTHEASTERN ARIZONA WITH A
DUST STORM WARNING...FOR VISIBILITIES LESS THAN A QUARTER MILE...
IN THE CHINLE VALLEY.

OVERNIGHT WINDS...WIND SPEEDS WILL BE A BIT SLOWER TONIGHT AS
COMPARED TO THE DAYLIGHT HOURS. HOWEVER STRONGER WINDS WILL
RETURN EARLY SATURDAY MORNING AS THE COLD FRONT MOVES INTO WESTERN
ARIZONA.

&&

AZZ010-261200-
/O.CAN.KFGZ.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-120527T0100Z/
/O.NEW.KFGZ.HW.W.0004.120526T0303Z-120527T0100Z/
/O.CON.KFGZ.DS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-120527T0100Z/
CHINLE VALLEY-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...CHINLE AND KAYENTA.
803 PM MST FRI MAY 25 2012

...DUST STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST SATURDAY...

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST SATURDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN FLAGSTAFF HAS ISSUED A HIGH WIND
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST SATURDAY. 

* TIMING...NOW THROUGH 6 PM MST SATURDAY. WIND SPEEDS WILL 
  DIMINISH OVERNIGHT AND RETURN SATURDAY MORNING. 

* WINDS...SOUTH SOUTHWEST 25 TO 35 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 60 MPH.

* VISIBILITY...GENERALLY BELOW 1/4 MILE. VISIBILITIES AT ONE 
  QUARTER MILE WERE REPORTED IN THE CHINLE AREA FRIDAY 
  AFTERNOON. 

* IMPACTS...TRAVEL COULD BE EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. PEOPLE 
  SENSITIVE TO THICK DUST SHOULD MAKE PREPARATIONS TO STAY 
  INDOORS. WINDS THIS STRONG CAN CAUSE PROPERTY DAMAGE. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A DUST STORM WARNING MEANS VISIBILITIES ARE LESS THAN ONE QUARTER
MILE DUE TO BLOWING DUST. TRAVEL COULD BECOME EXTREMELY
DANGEROUS.

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. CONTINUE TO MONITOR THE LATEST
FORECASTS. ADDITIONAL WEATHER INFORMATION IS ON THE WEB AT
WWW.WEATHER.GOV/FLAGSTAFF.

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.

&&

$$

AZZ011>017-039-040-261200-
/O.CAN.KFGZ.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-120527T0100Z/
/O.NEW.KFGZ.HW.W.0004.120526T0303Z-120527T0100Z/
CHUSKA MOUNTAINS AND DEFIANCE PLATEAU-
LITTLE COLORADO RIVER VALLEY IN COCONINO COUNTY-
LITTLE COLORADO RIVER VALLEY IN NAVAJO COUNTY-
LITTLE COLORADO RIVER VALLEY IN APACHE COUNTY-
WESTERN MOGOLLON RIM-EASTERN MOGOLLON RIM-WHITE MOUNTAINS-
BLACK MESA AREA-NORTHEAST PLATEAUS AND MESAS SOUTH OF HWY 264-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...WINDOW ROCK...GANADO...WINSLOW...
HOLBROOK...SNOWFLAKE...ST. JOHNS...SPRINGERVILLE...FLAGSTAFF...
SHOW LOW...DILKON
803 PM MST FRI MAY 25 2012

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST SATURDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN FLAGSTAFF HAS ISSUED A HIGH WIND
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST SATURDAY. 

* TIMING...NOW UNTIL 6 PM MST SATURDAY. MOST AREAS WILL SEE A 
  DECREASE IN WINDS TONIGHT...INCREASING AGAIN EARLY SATURDAY 
  MORNING. 

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST 30 TO 40 MPH WITH GUSTS AS HIGH AS 60 MPH.

* IMPACTS...AREAS OF BLOWING DUST WILL REDUCE VISIBILITY TO LESS 
  THAN 1/4 MILE AT TIMES...THIS INCLUDES INTERSTATE 40. WINDS 
  THIS STRONG CAN CAUSE PROPERTY DAMAGE. 

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. CONTINUE TO MONITOR THE LATEST
FORECASTS. ADDITIONAL WEATHER INFORMATION IS ON THE WEB AT
WWW.WEATHER.GOV/FLAGSTAFF.

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>007-009-261200-
/O.CAN.KFGZ.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-120526T0300Z/
/O.CON.KFGZ.WI.Y.0018.120526T1300Z-120527T0100Z/
KAIBAB PLATEAU-MARBLE AND GLEN CANYONS-GRAND CANYON COUNTRY-
COCONINO PLATEAU-NORTHEAST PLATEAUS AND MESAS HWY 264 NORTHWARD-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...FREDONIA...PAGE...GRAND CANYON
VILLAGE...SUPAI.
803 PM MST FRI MAY 25 2012

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM MST
SATURDAY...

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN FLAGSTAFF HAS CANCELLED THE HIGH
WIND WARNING. 

SATURDAY WIND ADVISORY

* TIMING...FROM 6 AM UNTIL 6 PM MST.

* WINDS...WEST SOUTHWEST 20 TO 35 WITH GUSTS TO 50 MPH.

* IMPACTS...AREAS OF BLOWING DUST WILL REDUCE VISIBILITY AT 
  TIMES. THIS MAY AFFECT HIGHWAY 89 FROM FLAGSTAFF TO PAGE. 
  WINDS THIS STRONG CAN CAUSE PROPERTY DAMAGE. 

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.

A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT SUSTAINED WINDS OF 30 TO 39 MPH...OR
GUSTS FROM 40 TO 57 MPH...ARE EXPECTED. ADDITIONAL WEATHER
INFORMATION IS ON THE WEB AT WWW.WEATHER.GOV/FLAGSTAFF.

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.

&&

$$

AZZ008-018-037-038-260415-
/O.CAN.KFGZ.WI.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-120526T0300Z/
YAVAPAI COUNTY MOUNTAINS-NORTHERN GILA COUNTY-
YAVAPAI COUNTY VALLEYS AND BASINS-OAK CREEK AND SYCAMORE CANYONS-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...PRESCOTT...PAYSON...COTTONWOOD...
CAMP VERDE...SEDONA
803 PM MST FRI MAY 25 2012

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN FLAGSTAFF HAS CANCELLED THE WIND
ADVISORY. 


$$
213 
WWUS75 KFGZ 260312
NPWFGZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FLAGSTAFF AZ
812 PM MST FRI MAY 25 2012

...STRONG WINDS IN STORE FOR NORTHERN ARIZONA THROUGH
SATURDAY...

.A LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM AND COLD FRONT MOVING IN FROM THE WEST
WILL BRING CONTINUED STRONG AND GUSTY SOUTHWEST WINDS THROUGH
SATURDAY. AREAS OF BLOWING DUST ARE ALSO EXPECTED ACROSS
NORTHEASTERN ARIZONA WITH A DUST STORM WARNING...FOR VISIBILITIES
A QUARTER MILE OR LESS...IN THE CHINLE VALLEY.

OVERNIGHT WINDS...WIND SPEEDS WILL BE A BIT SLOWER TONIGHT AS
COMPARED TO THE DAYLIGHT HOURS. HOWEVER STRONGER WINDS WILL
RETURN EARLY SATURDAY MORNING AS THE COLD FRONT MOVES INTO
WESTERN ARIZONA.

&&

AZZ010-261200-
/O.CON.KFGZ.DS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-120527T0100Z/
/O.CON.KFGZ.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-120527T0100Z/
CHINLE VALLEY-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...CHINLE...KAYENTA
812 PM MST FRI MAY 25 2012

...DUST STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST SATURDAY...

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST SATURDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN FLAGSTAFF HAS ISSUED A HIGH WIND
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST SATURDAY.

* TIMING...NOW THROUGH 6 PM MST SATURDAY. WIND SPEEDS WILL 
  DIMINISH OVERNIGHT AND RETURN SATURDAY MORNING. 

* WINDS...SOUTH SOUTHWEST 25 TO 35 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 60 MPH.

* VISIBILITY...GENERALLY BELOW 1/4 MILE. VISIBILITIES AT ONE 
  QUARTER MILE WERE REPORTED IN THE CHINLE AREA FRIDAY 
  AFTERNOON. 

* IMPACTS...TRAVEL COULD BE EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. PEOPLE 
  SENSITIVE TO THICK DUST SHOULD MAKE PREPARATIONS TO STAY 
  INDOORS. WINDS THIS STRONG CAN CAUSE PROPERTY DAMAGE. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A DUST STORM WARNING MEANS VISIBILITIES ARE LESS THAN ONE QUARTER
MILE DUE TO BLOWING DUST. TRAVEL COULD BECOME EXTREMELY
DANGEROUS.

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. CONTINUE TO MONITOR THE LATEST
FORECASTS. ADDITIONAL WEATHER INFORMATION IS ON THE WEB AT
WWW.WEATHER.GOV/FLAGSTAFF.

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.

&&

$$

AZZ011>017-039-040-261200-
/O.CON.KFGZ.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-120527T0100Z/
CHUSKA MOUNTAINS AND DEFIANCE PLATEAU-
LITTLE COLORADO RIVER VALLEY IN COCONINO COUNTY-
LITTLE COLORADO RIVER VALLEY IN NAVAJO COUNTY-
LITTLE COLORADO RIVER VALLEY IN APACHE COUNTY-
WESTERN MOGOLLON RIM-EASTERN MOGOLLON RIM-WHITE MOUNTAINS-
BLACK MESA AREA-NORTHEAST PLATEAUS AND MESAS SOUTH OF HWY 264-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...WINDOW ROCK...GANADO...WINSLOW...
HOLBROOK...SNOWFLAKE...ST. JOHNS...SPRINGERVILLE...FLAGSTAFF...
SHOW LOW...DILKON
812 PM MST FRI MAY 25 2012

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST SATURDAY...

* TIMING...NOW UNTIL 6 PM MST SATURDAY. MOST AREAS WILL SEE A 
  DECREASE IN WINDS TONIGHT...INCREASING AGAIN EARLY SATURDAY 
  MORNING. 

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST 30 TO 40 MPH WITH GUSTS AS HIGH AS 60 MPH.

* IMPACTS...AREAS OF BLOWING DUST WILL REDUCE VISIBILITY TO LESS 
  THAN 1/4 MILE AT TIMES...THIS INCLUDES INTERSTATE 40. WINDS 
  THIS STRONG CAN CAUSE PROPERTY DAMAGE. 

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. CONTINUE TO MONITOR THE LATEST
FORECASTS. ADDITIONAL WEATHER INFORMATION IS ON THE WEB AT
WWW.WEATHER.GOV/FLAGSTAFF.

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>007-009-261200-
/O.CON.KFGZ.WI.Y.0018.120526T1300Z-120527T0100Z/
KAIBAB PLATEAU-MARBLE AND GLEN CANYONS-GRAND CANYON COUNTRY-
COCONINO PLATEAU-NORTHEAST PLATEAUS AND MESAS HWY 264 NORTHWARD-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...FREDONIA...PAGE...
GRAND CANYON VILLAGE...SUPAI
812 PM MST FRI MAY 25 2012

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM MST
SATURDAY...

* WINDS...WEST SOUTHWEST 20 TO 35 WITH GUSTS TO 50 MPH.

* IMPACTS...AREAS OF BLOWING DUST WILL REDUCE VISIBILITY AT 
  TIMES. THIS MAY AFFECT HIGHWAY 89 FROM FLAGSTAFF TO PAGE. 
  WINDS THIS STRONG CAN CAUSE PROPERTY DAMAGE. 

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.

A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT SUSTAINED WINDS OF 30 TO 39 MPH...OR
GUSTS FROM 40 TO 57 MPH...ARE EXPECTED. ADDITIONAL WEATHER
INFORMATION IS ON THE WEB AT WWW.WEATHER.GOV/FLAGSTAFF.

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.

&&

$$
079 
WWUS75 KFGZ 261040
NPWFGZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FLAGSTAFF AZ
340 AM MST SAT MAY 26 2012

AZZ010-261845-
/O.CAN.KFGZ.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-120527T0100Z/
/O.EXB.KFGZ.WI.Y.0018.120526T1040Z-120527T0100Z/
/O.CON.KFGZ.DS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-120527T0100Z/
CHINLE VALLEY-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...CHINLE...KAYENTA
340 AM MST SAT MAY 26 2012

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST THIS EVENING...

...DUST STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST THIS
EVENING...

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN FLAGSTAFF HAS ISSUED A WIND
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST THIS EVENING. THE
HIGH WIND WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED. 

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST WINDS INCREASING TO 20 TO 35 WITH GUSTS TO 50
  MPH.

* IMPACTS...AREAS OF BLOWING DUST WILL REDUCE VISIBILITY AT
  TIMES. PEOPLE SENSITIVE TO THICK DUST SHOULD MAKE PREPARATIONS
  TO STAY INDOORS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A DUST STORM WARNING MEANS VISIBILITIES ARE LESS THAN ONE QUARTER
MILE DUE TO BLOWING DUST. TRAVEL COULD BECOME EXTREMELY DANGEROUS.
PERSONS WITH RESPIRATORY PROBLEMS SHOULD MAKE PREPARATIONS TO STAY
INDOORS UNTIL THE STORM PASSES.

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.

&&

$$

AZZ011>017-039-040-261845-
/O.CAN.KFGZ.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-120527T0100Z/
/O.EXB.KFGZ.WI.Y.0018.120526T1040Z-120527T0100Z/
CHUSKA MOUNTAINS AND DEFIANCE PLATEAU-
LITTLE COLORADO RIVER VALLEY IN COCONINO COUNTY-
LITTLE COLORADO RIVER VALLEY IN NAVAJO COUNTY-
LITTLE COLORADO RIVER VALLEY IN APACHE COUNTY-
WESTERN MOGOLLON RIM-EASTERN MOGOLLON RIM-WHITE MOUNTAINS-
BLACK MESA AREA-NORTHEAST PLATEAUS AND MESAS SOUTH OF HWY 264-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...WINDOW ROCK...GANADO...WINSLOW...
HOLBROOK...SNOWFLAKE...ST. JOHNS...SPRINGERVILLE...FLAGSTAFF...
SHOW LOW...DILKON
340 AM MST SAT MAY 26 2012

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST THIS EVENING...

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN FLAGSTAFF HAS ISSUED A WIND
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST THIS EVENING. THE
HIGH WIND WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED. 

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST WINDS INCREASING TO 20 TO 35 WITH GUSTS TO 50
  MPH.

* IMPACTS...AREAS OF BLOWING DUST WILL REDUCE VISIBILITY AT TIMES.
  THIS MAY AFFECT HIGHWAY 89 FROM FLAGSTAFF NORTHWARD AS WELL AS
  PORTIONS OF I-40 FROM FLAGSTAFF TO THE NEW MEXICO BORDER.
 
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.

&&

$$

AZZ004>007-009-261845-
/O.EXT.KFGZ.WI.Y.0018.120526T1040Z-120527T0100Z/
KAIBAB PLATEAU-MARBLE AND GLEN CANYONS-GRAND CANYON COUNTRY-
COCONINO PLATEAU-NORTHEAST PLATEAUS AND MESAS HWY 264 NORTHWARD-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...FREDONIA...PAGE...
GRAND CANYON VILLAGE...SUPAI
340 AM MST SAT MAY 26 2012

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST THIS EVENING...

* WINDS...WEST THROUGH SOUTHWEST WINDS INCREASING TO 20 TO 35 WITH
  GUSTS TO 50 MPH.

* IMPACTS...AREAS OF BLOWING DUST WILL REDUCE VISIBILITY AT TIMES.

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.

&&

$$
518 
WWUS75 KFGZ 261552
NPWFGZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FLAGSTAFF AZ
852 AM MST SAT MAY 26 2012

...UPGRADE TO HIGH WIND WARNING FOR THE LITTLE COLORADO RIVER
VALLEY...

AZZ012>014-040-270100-
/O.UPG.KFGZ.WI.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-120527T0100Z/
/O.NEW.KFGZ.HW.W.0005.120526T1552Z-120527T0100Z/
LITTLE COLORADO RIVER VALLEY IN COCONINO COUNTY-
LITTLE COLORADO RIVER VALLEY IN NAVAJO COUNTY-
LITTLE COLORADO RIVER VALLEY IN APACHE COUNTY-
NORTHEAST PLATEAUS AND MESAS SOUTH OF HWY 264-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...WINSLOW...HOLBROOK...SNOWFLAKE...
ST. JOHNS...SPRINGERVILLE...DILKON
852 AM MST SAT MAY 26 2012

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST THIS EVENING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN FLAGSTAFF HAS ISSUED A HIGH WIND
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST THIS EVENING. THE
WIND ADVISORY IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

* TIMING...TODAY THROUGH 6 PM MST. 

* WINDS...SOUTH SOUTHWEST WINDS 35 TO 45 WITH GUSTS TO 60 MPH.

* IMPACTS...AREAS OF BLOWING DUST WILL REDUCE VISIBILITY AT
  TIMES...AFFECTING TRAVEL ACROSS THE NAVAJO AND HOPI NATIONS AS
  WELL AS INTERSTATE 40 FROM TWO GUNS TO THE NEW MEXICO BORDER.

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.

&&

$$

AZZ010-270100-
/O.CON.KFGZ.DS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-120527T0100Z/
/O.CON.KFGZ.WI.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-120527T0100Z/
CHINLE VALLEY-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...CHINLE...KAYENTA
852 AM MST SAT MAY 26 2012

...DUST STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST THIS
EVENING...

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST THIS EVENING...

* WINDS...SOUTH SOUTHWEST WINDS 25 TO 35 WITH GUSTS TO 50 MPH.

* IMPACTS...AREAS OF BLOWING DUST WILL REDUCE VISIBILITY AT TIMES
  TO LESS THAN ONE QUARTER MILE. PEOPLE SENSITIVE TO THICK DUST
  SHOULD MAKE PREPARATIONS TO STAY INDOORS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A DUST STORM WARNING MEANS VISIBILITIES ARE LESS THAN ONE QUARTER
MILE DUE TO BLOWING DUST. TRAVEL COULD BECOME EXTREMELY
DANGEROUS. PERSONS WITH RESPIRATORY PROBLEMS SHOULD MAKE
PREPARATIONS TO STAY INDOORS UNTIL THE STORM PASSES.

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.

&&

$$

AZZ004>007-009-011-015>017-039-270100-
/O.CON.KFGZ.WI.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-120527T0100Z/
KAIBAB PLATEAU-MARBLE AND GLEN CANYONS-GRAND CANYON COUNTRY-
COCONINO PLATEAU-NORTHEAST PLATEAUS AND MESAS HWY 264 NORTHWARD-
CHUSKA MOUNTAINS AND DEFIANCE PLATEAU-WESTERN MOGOLLON RIM-
EASTERN MOGOLLON RIM-WHITE MOUNTAINS-BLACK MESA AREA-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...FREDONIA...PAGE...
GRAND CANYON VILLAGE...SUPAI...WINDOW ROCK...GANADO...FLAGSTAFF...
SHOW LOW
852 AM MST SAT MAY 26 2012

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST THIS EVENING...

* WINDS...WEST THROUGH SOUTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 35 WITH GUSTS TO 50
  MPH.

* IMPACTS...AREAS OF BLOWING DUST WILL REDUCE VISIBILITY AT 
  TIMES.

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.

&&

$$

41
813 
WWUS75 KFGZ 262007
NPWFGZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FLAGSTAFF AZ
107 PM MST SAT MAY 26 2012

...STRONG WINDS ACROSS NORTHERN ARIZONA TODAY...

.PEAK WIND GUSTS THROUGH 1 PM MST:

WINSLOW AIRPORT         58 MPH
PETRIFIED FOREST NP HQ  57 MPH
TWO GUNS                56 MPH 
SAINT JOHNS AIRPORT     55 MPH
MOGOLLON AIRPARK        56 MPH
SHOW LOW AIRPORT        55 MPH
WINDOW ROCK AIRPORT     53 MPH
FLAGSTAFF AIRPORT       49 MPH 
DONEY PARK              49 MPH
HOUSEROCK               48 MPH 
FOUR SPRINGS RAWS       47 MPH 
GRAND CANYON AIRPORT    44 MPH 
WILLIAMS                40 MPH 

BLOWING DUST WITH VISIBILITIES AS LOW AS ONE QUARTER MILE 
HAS BEEN REPORTED IN THE CHINLE VALLEY TODAY.        

AZZ010-270100-
/O.CON.KFGZ.DS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-120527T0100Z/
/O.CON.KFGZ.WI.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-120527T0100Z/
CHINLE VALLEY-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...CHINLE...KAYENTA
107 PM MST SAT MAY 26 2012

...DUST STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST THIS
EVENING...

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST THIS EVENING...

* WINDS...SOUTH SOUTHWEST WINDS 25 TO 35 WITH GUSTS TO 50 MPH.

* IMPACTS...AREAS OF BLOWING DUST WILL REDUCE VISIBILITY AT 
  TIMES TO LESS THAN ONE QUARTER MILE. PEOPLE SENSITIVE TO THICK 
  DUST SHOULD MAKE PREPARATIONS TO STAY INDOORS. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A DUST STORM WARNING MEANS VISIBILITIES ARE LESS THAN ONE QUARTER
MILE DUE TO BLOWING DUST. TRAVEL COULD BECOME EXTREMELY
DANGEROUS. PERSONS WITH RESPIRATORY PROBLEMS SHOULD MAKE
PREPARATIONS TO STAY INDOORS UNTIL THE STORM PASSES.

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.

&&

$$

AZZ012>014-040-270100-
/O.CON.KFGZ.HW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-120527T0100Z/
LITTLE COLORADO RIVER VALLEY IN COCONINO COUNTY-
LITTLE COLORADO RIVER VALLEY IN NAVAJO COUNTY-
LITTLE COLORADO RIVER VALLEY IN APACHE COUNTY-
NORTHEAST PLATEAUS AND MESAS SOUTH OF HWY 264-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...WINSLOW...HOLBROOK...SNOWFLAKE...
ST. JOHNS...SPRINGERVILLE...DILKON
107 PM MST SAT MAY 26 2012

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST THIS
EVENING...

* TIMING...TODAY THROUGH 6 PM MST.

* WINDS...SOUTH SOUTHWEST WINDS 35 TO 45 WITH GUSTS TO 60 MPH.

* IMPACTS...AREAS OF BLOWING DUST WILL REDUCE VISIBILITY AT 
  TIMES...AFFECTING TRAVEL ACROSS THE NAVAJO AND HOPI NATIONS AS 
  WELL AS INTERSTATE 40 FROM TWO GUNS TO THE NEW MEXICO BORDER. 

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>007-009-011-015>017-039-270100-
/O.CON.KFGZ.WI.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-120527T0100Z/
KAIBAB PLATEAU-MARBLE AND GLEN CANYONS-GRAND CANYON COUNTRY-
COCONINO PLATEAU-NORTHEAST PLATEAUS AND MESAS HWY 264 NORTHWARD-
CHUSKA MOUNTAINS AND DEFIANCE PLATEAU-WESTERN MOGOLLON RIM-
EASTERN MOGOLLON RIM-WHITE MOUNTAINS-BLACK MESA AREA-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...FREDONIA...PAGE...
GRAND CANYON VILLAGE...SUPAI...WINDOW ROCK...GANADO...FLAGSTAFF...
SHOW LOW
107 PM MST SAT MAY 26 2012

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST THIS EVENING...

* WINDS...WEST THROUGH SOUTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 35 WITH GUSTS TO 50 
  MPH. 

* IMPACTS...AREAS OF BLOWING DUST WILL REDUCE VISIBILITY AT 
  TIMES. 

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.

&&

$$


41
279 
WWUS75 KFGZ 270046
NPWFGZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FLAGSTAFF AZ
546 PM MST SAT MAY 26 2012

...STRONG WINDS AND BLOWING DUST WILL CONTINUE ACROSS
NORTHEASTERN THROUGH EARLY EVENING...

.STRONG GUSTY WINDS WILL CONTINUE ACROSS NORTHEASTERN ARIZONA FOR
THE NEXT FEW HOURS BEFORE DIMINISHING AROUND SUNSET. BLOWING DUST
AND SAND WILL ALSO LIMIT VISIBILITIES TO A QUARTER MILE OR LESS ON
ROADWAYS IN THE CHINLE VALLEY THROUGH 9 PM MDT.

THE HIGH WIND WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED AND A WIND ADVISORY
ISSUED FOR NORTHEASTERN FORECAST ZONES. THE DUST STORM WARNING FOR
THE CHINLE VALLEY HAS BEEN EXTENDED UNTIL 9 PM MDT (8 PM MST).

BLOWING DUST WITH VISIBILITIES AS LOW AS TEN FEET HAVE
BEEN REPORTED THIS AFTERNOON IN THE CHINLE VALLEY.

AZZ014-040-270300-
/O.CAN.KFGZ.HW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-120527T0100Z/
/O.EXB.KFGZ.WI.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-120527T0300Z/
LITTLE COLORADO RIVER VALLEY IN APACHE COUNTY-
NORTHEAST PLATEAUS AND MESAS SOUTH OF HWY 264-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...ST. JOHNS...SPRINGERVILLE...DILKON
546 PM MST SAT MAY 26 2012

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

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN FLAGSTAFF HAS ISSUED A WIND
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS EVENING. THE
HIGH WIND WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED. 

* WINDS...WEST THROUGH SOUTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 30 WITH GUSTS TO 45 
  MPH. 

* IMPACTS...AREAS OF BLOWING DUST WILL REDUCE VISIBILITY AT 
  TIMES. 

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.

&&

$$

AZZ012-013-270200-
/O.CAN.KFGZ.HW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-120527T0100Z/
LITTLE COLORADO RIVER VALLEY IN COCONINO COUNTY-
LITTLE COLORADO RIVER VALLEY IN NAVAJO COUNTY-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...WINSLOW...HOLBROOK...SNOWFLAKE
546 PM MST SAT MAY 26 2012

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN FLAGSTAFF HAS CANCELLED THE HIGH
WIND WARNING. 

.GUSTY WINDS WILL SLOWLY DIMINISH OVER THE NEXT FEW HOURS BECOMING
LIGHT OVERNIGHT.

$$

AZZ004>007-009-015>017-270200-
/O.CAN.KFGZ.WI.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-120527T0100Z/
KAIBAB PLATEAU-MARBLE AND GLEN CANYONS-GRAND CANYON COUNTRY-
COCONINO PLATEAU-NORTHEAST PLATEAUS AND MESAS HWY 264 NORTHWARD-
WESTERN MOGOLLON RIM-EASTERN MOGOLLON RIM-WHITE MOUNTAINS-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...FREDONIA...PAGE...
GRAND CANYON VILLAGE...SUPAI...FLAGSTAFF...SHOW LOW
546 PM MST SAT MAY 26 2012

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN FLAGSTAFF HAS CANCELLED THE WIND
ADVISORY. 

WIND SPEEDS HAVE FALLEN BELOW ADVISORY THRESHOLDS AND WILL
DIMINISH OVER THE NEXT FEW HOURS.

$$

AZZ010-270300-
/O.EXT.KFGZ.DS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-120527T0300Z/
/O.EXT.KFGZ.WI.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-120527T0300Z/
CHINLE VALLEY-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...CHINLE...KAYENTA
546 PM MST SAT MAY 26 2012

...DUST STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS EVENING...

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

* WINDS...SOUTH SOUTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 45 MPH.

* IMPACTS...AREAS OF BLOWING DUST WILL REDUCE VISIBILITY AT TIMES
  TO LESS THAN ONE QUARTER MILE.  

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A DUST STORM WARNING MEANS VISIBILITIES ARE LESS THAN ONE QUARTER
MILE DUE TO BLOWING DUST. TRAVEL COULD BECOME EXTREMELY
DANGEROUS. PERSONS WITH RESPIRATORY PROBLEMS SHOULD MAKE
PREPARATIONS TO STAY INDOORS UNTIL THE STORM PASSES.

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.

&&

$$

AZZ011-039-270300-
/O.EXT.KFGZ.WI.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-120527T0300Z/
CHUSKA MOUNTAINS AND DEFIANCE PLATEAU-BLACK MESA AREA-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...WINDOW ROCK...GANADO
546 PM MST SAT MAY 26 2012

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

* WINDS...WEST THROUGH SOUTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 30 WITH GUSTS TO 45 
  MPH. 

* IMPACTS...AREAS OF BLOWING DUST WILL REDUCE VISIBILITY AT 
  TIMES. 

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.

&&

$$
884 
WWUS75 KFGZ 270248
NPWFGZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FLAGSTAFF AZ
748 PM MST SAT MAY 26 2012


AZZ010-270400-
/O.CAN.KFGZ.DS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-120527T0300Z/
/O.CAN.KFGZ.WI.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-120527T0300Z/
CHINLE VALLEY-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...CHINLE...KAYENTA
748 PM MST SAT MAY 26 2012

...DUST STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...
...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN FLAGSTAFF HAS CANCELLED THE DUST
STORM WARNING. THE WIND ADVISORY HAS BEEN CANCELLED. 

STRONG WINDS HAVE DIMINISHED ACROSS NORTHERN ARIZONA THIS EVENING
WITH LIGHT TO BREEZY WINDS EXPECTED THROUGH THE NEXT SEVEN DAYS.
THE BLOWING DUST HAS ALSO ABATED IN THE CHINLE VALLEY.

$$

AZZ011-014-039-040-270400-
/O.CAN.KFGZ.WI.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-120527T0300Z/
CHUSKA MOUNTAINS AND DEFIANCE PLATEAU-
LITTLE COLORADO RIVER VALLEY IN APACHE COUNTY-BLACK MESA AREA-
NORTHEAST PLATEAUS AND MESAS SOUTH OF HWY 264-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...WINDOW ROCK...GANADO...ST. JOHNS...
SPRINGERVILLE...DILKON
748 PM MST SAT MAY 26 2012

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN FLAGSTAFF HAS CANCELLED THE WIND
ADVISORY. 

STRONG WINDS HAVE DIMINISHED ACROSS NORTHERN ARIZONA THIS EVENING
WITH LIGHT TO BREEZY WINDS EXPECTED THROUGH THE NEXT SEVEN DAYS.

$$

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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.