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Wind Advisory 9, NWS Tucson, AZ

April 24, 20146 counties in Arizona

NWS Tucson, AZ issued this wind advisory at Apr 24, 2014, 1:54 PM MST for 6 counties in Arizona. It took effect at Apr 26, 2014, 11:00 AM MST. It was in force for 10 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Apr 24, 2014, 1:54 PM MST (20:54 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 26, 2014, 11:00 AM MST
Expired
Apr 26, 2014, 9:00 PM MST
In force
10 hr
Issued by
NWS Tucson, AZ

Counties Cochise County, AZ, Graham County, AZ, Greenlee County, AZ, Pima County, AZ, Pinal County, AZ, Santa Cruz County, AZ

The radar

The Tucson radar (KEMX), 61 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:53 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

Tuscon, AZ (KDMA), launched 12:00Z, 8.9 hours before the alert went out and 49 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, Tuscon, AZ at 12:00Z on 2014-04-24Temperature 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 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Tuscon, AZ at 12:00Z on 2014-04-24The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -17 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 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
3888 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
35 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-17 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
-34 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.

079 
WWUS75 KTWC 242054
NPWTWC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TUCSON AZ
154 PM MST THU APR 24 2014

...STRONG AND GUSTY WEST WINDS WITH THE POTENTIAL BLOWING DUST 
SATURDAY AFTERNOON...

AZZ503-504-506>509-511>514-251400-
/O.NEW.KTWC.WI.Y.0009.140426T1800Z-140427T0200Z/
UPPER SANTA CRUZ RIVER VALLEY/ALTAR VALLEY-TUCSON METRO AREA-
SOUTHEAST PINAL COUNTY-UPPER SAN PEDRO RIVER VALLEY-
EASTERN COCHISE COUNTY BELOW 5000 FEET-UPPER GILA RIVER VALLEY-
GALIURO AND PINALENO MOUNTAINS-CHIRICAHUA MOUNTAINS-
DRAGOON AND MULE AND HUACHUCA AND SANTA RITA MOUNTAINS-
CATALINA AND RINCON MOUNTAINS-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...NOGALES...TUCSON...GREEN VALLEY...
VAIL...ORACLE...SIERRA VISTA...BENSON...WILLCOX...DOUGLAS...
CLIFTON...SAFFORD...MOUNT GRAHAM...CHIRICAHUA NM...BISBEE...
CANELO HILLS...MADERA CANYON...MOUNT LEMMON...SUMMERHAVEN
154 PM MST THU APR 24 2014

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 7 PM MST SATURDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TUCSON HAS ISSUED A WIND
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 7 PM MST SATURDAY. 

* IMPACTS...THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR HAZARDOUS DRIVING
  CONDITIONS TO RESULT FROM ISOLATED AREAS OF BLOWING DUST.
  DRIVING MAY ALSO BE DIFFICULT FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES.

* TIMING...WINDS WILL INCREASE DURING THE LATE MORNING HOURS WITH
  THE STRONGEST WINDS DURING THE AFTERNOON SATURDAY. WINDS WILL
  TAPER OFF IN THE EARLY EVENING. THE ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM
  11 AM TO 7 PM MST SATURDAY.

* WINDS...WEST WINDS OF 25 TO 35 MPH WITH GUSTS OF 45 TO 50 MPH.
  THE HIGHER WIND SPEEDS WILL OCCUR IN AND NEAR THE MOUNTAINS.

* FOR A DETAILED VIEW OF THE HAZARD AREA...VISIT WEATHER.GOV/TUCSON
  AND CLICK ON THE DETAILED HAZARDS TAB

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT SUSTAINED WINDS OF 30 MPH OR GREATER
ARE EXPECTED IN THE VALLEYS...OR 35 MPH OR GREATER ABOVE
5000 FEET. HIGHER GUSTS ARE ALSO LIKELY. THIS COULD MAKE DRIVING
DIFFICULT...ESPECIALLY FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES. USE EXTRA
CAUTION.

&&

$$

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8 follow-up statements
501 
WWUS75 KTWC 250958
NPWTWC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TUCSON AZ
258 AM MST FRI APR 25 2014

...STRONG AND GUSTY WEST WINDS WITH POTENTIAL BLOWING DUST
SATURDAY AFTERNOON...

AZZ508-512-252200-
/O.NEW.KTWC.HW.A.0001.140426T1800Z-140427T0400Z/
/O.EXT.KTWC.WI.Y.0009.140426T1800Z-140427T0400Z/
EASTERN COCHISE COUNTY BELOW 5000 FEET-CHIRICAHUA MOUNTAINS-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...WILLCOX...DOUGLAS...CHIRICAHUA NM
258 AM MST FRI APR 25 2014

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING...
...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 9 PM MST SATURDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TUCSON HAS ISSUED A HIGH WIND
WATCH...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY
EVENING. THE WIND ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 9 PM
MST SATURDAY.

* IMPACTS...THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR HAZARDOUS DRIVING 
  CONDITIONS TO RESULT FROM ISOLATED AREAS OF BLOWING DUST. 
  DRIVING MAY ALSO BE DIFFICULT FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES. 

* TIMING...WINDS WILL INCREASE DURING THE LATE MORNING HOURS WITH
  THE STRONGEST WINDS DURING THE AFTERNOON SATURDAY. WINDS WILL
  TAPER OFF IN THE EVENING.

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST TO WEST WINDS OF 30 TO 45 MPH WITH GUSTS OF
  45 TO 65 MPH. THE HIGHER WIND SPEEDS WILL OCCUR IN AND NEAR THE
  MOUNTAINS.

* FOR A DETAILED VIEW OF THE HAZARD AREA...VISIT 
  WEATHER.GOV/TUCSON AND CLICK ON THE DETAILED HAZARDS TAB 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT SUSTAINED WINDS OF 30 MPH OR GREATER
ARE EXPECTED IN THE VALLEYS...OR 35 MPH OR GREATER ABOVE
5000 FEET. HIGHER GUSTS ARE ALSO LIKELY. THIS COULD MAKE DRIVING
DIFFICULT...ESPECIALLY FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES. USE EXTRA
CAUTION.

A HIGH WIND WATCH MEANS THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR SUSTAINED
WINDS OF AT LEAST 40 MPH...OR GUSTS OF 58 MPH OR HIGHER. MOTORISTS
SHOULD EXERCISE CAUTION WHILE DRIVING IN THE HIGH WIND WATCH AREA.
BE ALERT TO SUDDEN GUSTS OF WIND WHICH MAY CAUSE YOU TO LOSE
CONTROL OF YOUR VEHICLE AS WELL AS AREAS OF BLOWING DUST.

STAY TUNED TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO...COMMERCIAL RADIO OR TELEVISION
STATIONS...OR YOUR CABLE TELEVISION PROVIDER FOR THE LATEST ON
THIS DEVELOPING HIGH WIND EVENT.

&&

$$

AZZ507-509-511-513-252200-
/O.EXT.KTWC.WI.Y.0009.140426T1800Z-140427T0400Z/
UPPER SAN PEDRO RIVER VALLEY-UPPER GILA RIVER VALLEY-
GALIURO AND PINALENO MOUNTAINS-
DRAGOON AND MULE AND HUACHUCA AND SANTA RITA MOUNTAINS-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...SAFFORD...MOUNT GRAHAM...BISBEE
258 AM MST FRI APR 25 2014

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 9 PM MST SATURDAY...

THE WIND ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 9 PM MST
SATURDAY. 

* IMPACTS...THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR HAZARDOUS DRIVING 
  CONDITIONS TO RESULT FROM ISOLATED AREAS OF BLOWING DUST. 
  DRIVING MAY ALSO BE DIFFICULT FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES. 

* TIMING...WINDS WILL INCREASE DURING THE LATE MORNING HOURS WITH
  THE STRONGEST WINDS DURING THE AFTERNOON SATURDAY. WINDS WILL
  TAPER OFF SATURDAY EVENING.

* WINDS...WEST WINDS OF 25 TO 35 MPH WITH GUSTS OF 45 TO 50 MPH. 
  THE HIGHER WIND SPEEDS WILL OCCUR IN AND NEAR THE MOUNTAINS. 

* FOR A DETAILED VIEW OF THE HAZARD AREA...VISIT 
  WEATHER.GOV/TUCSON AND CLICK ON THE DETAILED HAZARDS TAB 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT SUSTAINED WINDS OF 30 MPH OR GREATER
ARE EXPECTED IN THE VALLEYS...OR 35 MPH OR GREATER ABOVE
5000 FEET. HIGHER GUSTS ARE ALSO LIKELY. THIS COULD MAKE DRIVING
DIFFICULT...ESPECIALLY FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES. USE EXTRA
CAUTION.

&&

$$

AZZ503-504-506-514-252200-
/O.CON.KTWC.WI.Y.0009.140426T1800Z-140427T0200Z/
UPPER SANTA CRUZ RIVER VALLEY/ALTAR VALLEY-TUCSON METRO AREA-
SOUTHEAST PINAL COUNTY-CATALINA AND RINCON MOUNTAINS-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...NOGALES...TUCSON...GREEN VALLEY...
VAIL...ORACLE...MOUNT LEMMON...SUMMERHAVEN
258 AM MST FRI APR 25 2014

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 7 PM MST
SATURDAY...

A WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 7 PM MST
SATURDAY. 

* IMPACTS...THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR HAZARDOUS DRIVING 
  CONDITIONS TO RESULT FROM ISOLATED AREAS OF BLOWING DUST. 
  DRIVING MAY ALSO BE DIFFICULT FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES. 

* TIMING...WINDS WILL INCREASE DURING THE LATE MORNING HOURS WITH
  THE STRONGEST WINDS DURING THE AFTERNOON SATURDAY. WINDS WILL
  TAPER OFF IN THE EARLY EVENING.

* WINDS...WEST WINDS OF 25 TO 35 MPH WITH GUSTS OF 45 TO 50 MPH. 
  THE HIGHER WIND SPEEDS WILL OCCUR IN AND NEAR THE MOUNTAINS. 

* FOR A DETAILED VIEW OF THE HAZARD AREA...VISIT 
  WEATHER.GOV/TUCSON AND CLICK ON THE DETAILED HAZARDS TAB 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT SUSTAINED WINDS OF 30 MPH OR GREATER
ARE EXPECTED IN THE VALLEYS...OR 35 MPH OR GREATER ABOVE
5000 FEET. HIGHER GUSTS ARE ALSO LIKELY. THIS COULD MAKE DRIVING
DIFFICULT...ESPECIALLY FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES. USE EXTRA
CAUTION.

&&

$$


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037 
WWUS75 KTWC 251930
NPWTWC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TUCSON AZ
1230 PM MST FRI APR 25 2014

...STRONG AND GUSTY WEST WINDS WITH POTENTIAL BLOWING DUST
SATURDAY AFTERNOON...

AZZ508-512-260330-
/O.UPG.KTWC.HW.A.0001.140426T1800Z-140427T0400Z/
/O.NEW.KTWC.HW.W.0002.140426T1800Z-140427T0400Z/
/O.CON.KTWC.WI.Y.0009.140426T1800Z-140427T0400Z/
EASTERN COCHISE COUNTY BELOW 5000 FEET-CHIRICAHUA MOUNTAINS-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...WILLCOX...CHIRICAHUA NM
1230 PM MST FRI APR 25 2014

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 9 PM MST SATURDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 9 PM MST
SATURDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TUCSON HAS ISSUED A HIGH WIND
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 9 PM MST SATURDAY. THE
HIGH WIND WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. A WIND ADVISORY REMAINS
IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 9 PM MST SATURDAY. 

* IMPACTS...THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR HAZARDOUS DRIVING CONDITIONS
  RESULTING FROM ISOLATED AREAS OF BLOWING DUST. DRIVING MAY ALSO
  BE DIFFICULT FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES.

* TIMING...WINDS WILL INCREASE LATE SATURDAY MORNING WITH THE
  STRONGEST WINDS SATURDAY AFTERNOON. WINDS WILL TAPER OFF IN THE
  EVENING.

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST TO WEST WINDS OF 30 TO 45 MPH WITH GUSTS OF 45
  TO 65 MPH. THE HIGHER WIND SPEEDS WILL OCCUR IN AND NEAR THE
  MOUNTAINS AND NEAR THE ARIZONA/NEW MEXICO BORDER.

* FOR A DETAILED VIEW OF THE HAZARD AREA...VISIT 
  WEATHER.GOV/TUCSON AND CLICK ON THE DETAILED HAZARDS TAB 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A HIGH WIND WARNING MEANS A HAZARDOUS HIGH WIND EVENT IS EXPECTED
WITH SUSTAINED WINDS OF AT LEAST 40 MPH...OR GUSTS OF 58 MPH OR
HIGHER. SECURE TRASH CANS...LAWN FURNITURE...AND OTHER LOOSE OR
LIGHTWEIGHT OUTDOOR OBJECTS. HIGH WINDS CAN TOPPLE TREES...BLOW
WEAKENED ROOFS OFF HOUSES...AND DOWN POWER LINES. USE EXTREME
CAUTION WHEN DRIVING AND EXPECT AREAS OF BLOWING DUST WHICH MAY
REDUCE VISIBILITIES GREATLY.

STAY TUNED TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO...COMMERCIAL RADIO OR TELEVISION
STATIONS...OR YOUR CABLE TELEVISION PROVIDER FOR THE LATEST ON
THIS HAZARDOUS HIGH WIND EVENT.

A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT SUSTAINED WINDS OF 30 MPH OR GREATER
ARE EXPECTED IN THE VALLEYS...OR 35 MPH OR GREATER ABOVE 5000
FEET. HIGHER GUSTS ARE ALSO LIKELY. THIS COULD MAKE DRIVING
DIFFICULT...ESPECIALLY FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES. USE EXTRA CAUTION.
&&

$$

AZZ503-504-506-514-260330-
/O.CON.KTWC.WI.Y.0009.140426T1800Z-140427T0200Z/
UPPER SANTA CRUZ RIVER VALLEY/ALTAR VALLEY-TUCSON METRO AREA-
SOUTHEAST PINAL COUNTY-CATALINA AND RINCON MOUNTAINS-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...NOGALES...TUCSON...GREEN VALLEY...
VAIL...ORACLE...MOUNT LEMMON...SUMMERHAVEN
1230 PM MST FRI APR 25 2014

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 7 PM MST
SATURDAY...

A WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 7 PM MST
SATURDAY. 

* IMPACTS...THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR HAZARDOUS DRIVING CONDITIONS
  RESULTING FROM ISOLATED AREAS OF BLOWING DUST. DRIVING MAY ALSO
  BE DIFFICULT FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES.

* TIMING...WINDS WILL INCREASE LATE SATURDAY MORNING WITH THE
  STRONGEST WINDS SATURDAY AFTERNOON. WINDS WILL TAPER OFF IN THE
  EARLY EVENING.

* WINDS...WEST WINDS OF 25 TO 35 MPH WITH GUSTS OF 45 TO 50 MPH. 
  THE HIGHER WIND SPEEDS WILL OCCUR IN AND NEAR THE MOUNTAINS. 

* FOR A DETAILED VIEW OF THE HAZARD AREA...VISIT 
  WEATHER.GOV/TUCSON AND CLICK ON THE DETAILED HAZARDS TAB 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT SUSTAINED WINDS OF 30 MPH OR GREATER
ARE EXPECTED IN THE VALLEYS...OR 35 MPH OR GREATER ABOVE 5000
FEET. HIGHER GUSTS ARE ALSO LIKELY. THIS COULD MAKE DRIVING
DIFFICULT...ESPECIALLY FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES. USE EXTRA CAUTION.
&&

$$

AZZ507-509-511-513-260330-
/O.CON.KTWC.WI.Y.0009.140426T1800Z-140427T0400Z/
UPPER SAN PEDRO RIVER VALLEY-UPPER GILA RIVER VALLEY-
GALIURO AND PINALENO MOUNTAINS-
DRAGOON AND MULE AND HUACHUCA AND SANTA RITA MOUNTAINS-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...SAFFORD...MOUNT GRAHAM...BISBEE
1230 PM MST FRI APR 25 2014

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 9 PM MST
SATURDAY...

A WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 9 PM MST
SATURDAY. 

* IMPACTS...THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR HAZARDOUS DRIVING
  CONDITIONS RESULTING FROM ISOLATED AREAS OF BLOWING DUST.
  DRIVING MAY ALSO BE DIFFICULT FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES.

* TIMING...WINDS WILL INCREASE LATE SATURDAY MORNING WITH THE
  STRONGEST WINDS DURING THE AFTERNOON SATURDAY. WINDS WILL TAPER
  OFF SATURDAY EVENING.

* WINDS...WEST WINDS OF 25 TO 35 MPH WITH GUSTS OF 45 TO 50 MPH. 
  THE HIGHER WIND SPEEDS WILL OCCUR IN AND NEAR THE MOUNTAINS. 

* FOR A DETAILED VIEW OF THE HAZARD AREA...VISIT 
  WEATHER.GOV/TUCSON AND CLICK ON THE DETAILED HAZARDS TAB 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT SUSTAINED WINDS OF 30 MPH OR GREATER
ARE EXPECTED IN THE VALLEYS...OR 35 MPH OR GREATER ABOVE 5000
FEET. HIGHER GUSTS ARE ALSO LIKELY. THIS COULD MAKE DRIVING
DIFFICULT...ESPECIALLY FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES. USE EXTRA CAUTION.
&&

$$

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451 
WWUS75 KTWC 260303
NPWTWC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TUCSON AZ
803 PM MST FRI APR 25 2014

...STRONG AND GUSTY WEST WINDS WITH POTENTIAL BLOWING DUST
SATURDAY AFTERNOON...

AZZ508-512-261200-
/O.CON.KTWC.HW.W.0002.140426T1800Z-140427T0400Z/
/O.CON.KTWC.WI.Y.0009.140426T1800Z-140427T0400Z/
EASTERN COCHISE COUNTY BELOW 5000 FEET-CHIRICAHUA MOUNTAINS-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...WILLCOX...CHIRICAHUA NM
803 PM MST FRI APR 25 2014

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 9 PM MST
SATURDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 9 PM MST
SATURDAY...

A HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 9 PM MST
SATURDAY. A WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 9 PM
MST SATURDAY. 

* IMPACTS...THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR HAZARDOUS DRIVING 
  CONDITIONS RESULTING FROM ISOLATED AREAS OF BLOWING DUST. 
  DRIVING MAY ALSO BE DIFFICULT FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES. 

* TIMING...WINDS WILL INCREASE LATE SATURDAY MORNING WITH THE 
  STRONGEST WINDS SATURDAY AFTERNOON. WINDS WILL TAPER OFF IN 
  THE EVENING. 

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST TO WEST WINDS OF 30 TO 45 MPH WITH GUSTS OF 
  45 TO 65 MPH. THE HIGHER WIND SPEEDS WILL OCCUR IN AND NEAR 
  THE MOUNTAINS AND NEAR THE ARIZONA/NEW MEXICO BORDER. 

* FOR A DETAILED VIEW OF THE HAZARD AREA...VISIT 
  WEATHER.GOV/TUCSON AND CLICK ON THE DETAILED HAZARDS TAB 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A HIGH WIND WARNING MEANS A HAZARDOUS HIGH WIND EVENT IS EXPECTED
WITH SUSTAINED WINDS OF AT LEAST 40 MPH...OR GUSTS OF 58 MPH OR
HIGHER. SECURE TRASH CANS...LAWN FURNITURE...AND OTHER LOOSE OR
LIGHTWEIGHT OUTDOOR OBJECTS. HIGH WINDS CAN TOPPLE TREES...BLOW
WEAKENED ROOFS OFF HOUSES...AND DOWN POWER LINES. USE EXTREME
CAUTION WHEN DRIVING AND EXPECT AREAS OF BLOWING DUST WHICH MAY
REDUCE VISIBILITIES GREATLY.

STAY TUNED TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO...COMMERCIAL RADIO OR TELEVISION
STATIONS...OR YOUR CABLE TELEVISION PROVIDER FOR THE LATEST ON
THIS HAZARDOUS HIGH WIND EVENT.

A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT SUSTAINED WINDS OF 30 MPH OR GREATER
ARE EXPECTED IN THE VALLEYS...OR 35 MPH OR GREATER ABOVE
5000 FEET. HIGHER GUSTS ARE ALSO LIKELY. THIS COULD MAKE DRIVING
DIFFICULT...ESPECIALLY FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES. USE EXTRA
CAUTION. 
&&

$$

AZZ503-504-506-514-261200-
/O.CON.KTWC.WI.Y.0009.140426T1800Z-140427T0200Z/
UPPER SANTA CRUZ RIVER VALLEY/ALTAR VALLEY-TUCSON METRO AREA-
SOUTHEAST PINAL COUNTY-CATALINA AND RINCON MOUNTAINS-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...NOGALES...TUCSON...GREEN VALLEY...
VAIL...ORACLE...MOUNT LEMMON...SUMMERHAVEN
803 PM MST FRI APR 25 2014

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 7 PM MST
SATURDAY...

A WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 7 PM MST
SATURDAY. 

* IMPACTS...THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR HAZARDOUS DRIVING 
  CONDITIONS RESULTING FROM ISOLATED AREAS OF BLOWING DUST. 
  DRIVING MAY ALSO BE DIFFICULT FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES. 

* TIMING...WINDS WILL INCREASE LATE SATURDAY MORNING WITH THE 
  STRONGEST WINDS SATURDAY AFTERNOON. WINDS WILL TAPER OFF IN 
  THE EARLY EVENING. 

* WINDS...WEST WINDS OF 25 TO 35 MPH WITH GUSTS OF 45 TO 50 MPH. 
  THE HIGHER WIND SPEEDS WILL OCCUR IN AND NEAR THE MOUNTAINS. 

* FOR A DETAILED VIEW OF THE HAZARD AREA...VISIT 
  WEATHER.GOV/TUCSON AND CLICK ON THE DETAILED HAZARDS TAB 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT SUSTAINED WINDS OF 30 MPH OR GREATER
ARE EXPECTED IN THE VALLEYS...OR 35 MPH OR GREATER ABOVE
5000 FEET. HIGHER GUSTS ARE ALSO LIKELY. THIS COULD MAKE DRIVING
DIFFICULT...ESPECIALLY FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES. USE EXTRA
CAUTION. 
&&

$$

AZZ507-509-511-513-261200-
/O.CON.KTWC.WI.Y.0009.140426T1800Z-140427T0400Z/
UPPER SAN PEDRO RIVER VALLEY-UPPER GILA RIVER VALLEY-
GALIURO AND PINALENO MOUNTAINS-
DRAGOON AND MULE AND HUACHUCA AND SANTA RITA MOUNTAINS-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...SAFFORD...MOUNT GRAHAM...BISBEE
803 PM MST FRI APR 25 2014

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 9 PM MST
SATURDAY...

A WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 9 PM MST
SATURDAY. 

* IMPACTS...THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR HAZARDOUS DRIVING 
  CONDITIONS RESULTING FROM ISOLATED AREAS OF BLOWING DUST. 
  DRIVING MAY ALSO BE DIFFICULT FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES. 

* TIMING...WINDS WILL INCREASE LATE SATURDAY MORNING WITH THE 
  STRONGEST WINDS DURING THE AFTERNOON SATURDAY. WINDS WILL 
  TAPER OFF SATURDAY EVENING. 

* WINDS...WEST WINDS OF 25 TO 35 MPH WITH GUSTS OF 45 TO 50 MPH. 
  THE HIGHER WIND SPEEDS WILL OCCUR IN AND NEAR THE MOUNTAINS. 

* FOR A DETAILED VIEW OF THE HAZARD AREA...VISIT 
  WEATHER.GOV/TUCSON AND CLICK ON THE DETAILED HAZARDS TAB 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT SUSTAINED WINDS OF 30 MPH OR GREATER
ARE EXPECTED IN THE VALLEYS...OR 35 MPH OR GREATER ABOVE
5000 FEET. HIGHER GUSTS ARE ALSO LIKELY. THIS COULD MAKE DRIVING
DIFFICULT...ESPECIALLY FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES. USE EXTRA
CAUTION. 
&&

$$


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415 
WWUS75 KTWC 260938
NPWTWC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TUCSON AZ
238 AM MST SAT APR 26 2014

...STRONG AND GUSTY SOUTHWEST TO WEST WINDS DEVELOPING TODAY WITH
POTENTIAL BLOWING DUST...

AZZ508-512-261800-
/O.CON.KTWC.HW.W.0002.140426T1800Z-140427T0400Z/
/O.CON.KTWC.WI.Y.0009.140426T1800Z-140427T0400Z/
EASTERN COCHISE COUNTY BELOW 5000 FEET-CHIRICAHUA MOUNTAINS-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...WILLCOX...CHIRICAHUA NM
238 AM MST SAT APR 26 2014

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
9 PM MST THIS EVENING...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
9 PM MST THIS EVENING...

A HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
9 PM MST THIS EVENING. A WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM
11 AM THIS MORNING TO 9 PM MST THIS EVENING.

* IMPACTS...THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR HAZARDOUS DRIVING
  CONDITIONS RESULTING FROM ISOLATED AREAS OF BLOWING DUST.
  DRIVING MAY ALSO BE DIFFICULT FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES.

* TIMING...WINDS WILL INCREASE DURING THE MORNING WITH THE
  STRONGEST WINDS THIS AFTERNOON. WINDS WILL TAPER OFF IN THE
  EVENING.

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST TO WEST WINDS OF 30 TO 45 MPH WITH GUSTS OF
  45 TO 65 MPH. THE HIGHER WIND SPEEDS WILL OCCUR IN AND NEAR
  THE MOUNTAINS AND NEAR THE ARIZONA/NEW MEXICO BORDER.

* FOR A DETAILED VIEW OF THE HAZARD AREA...VISIT
  WEATHER.GOV/TUCSON AND CLICK ON THE DETAILED HAZARDS TAB

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A HIGH WIND WARNING MEANS A HAZARDOUS HIGH WIND EVENT IS EXPECTED
WITH SUSTAINED WINDS OF AT LEAST 40 MPH...OR GUSTS OF 58 MPH OR
HIGHER. SECURE TRASH CANS...LAWN FURNITURE...AND OTHER LOOSE OR
LIGHTWEIGHT OUTDOOR OBJECTS. HIGH WINDS CAN TOPPLE TREES...BLOW
WEAKENED ROOFS OFF HOUSES...AND DOWN POWER LINES. USE EXTREME
CAUTION WHEN DRIVING AND EXPECT AREAS OF BLOWING DUST WHICH MAY
REDUCE VISIBILITIES GREATLY.

STAY TUNED TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO...COMMERCIAL RADIO OR TELEVISION
STATIONS...OR YOUR CABLE TELEVISION PROVIDER FOR THE LATEST ON
THIS HAZARDOUS HIGH WIND EVENT.

A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT SUSTAINED WINDS OF 30 MPH OR GREATER
ARE EXPECTED IN THE VALLEYS...OR 35 MPH OR GREATER ABOVE
5000 FEET. HIGHER GUSTS ARE ALSO LIKELY. THIS COULD MAKE DRIVING
DIFFICULT...ESPECIALLY FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES. USE EXTRA
CAUTION.
&&

$$

AZZ510-261800-
/O.EXA.KTWC.WI.Y.0009.140426T1800Z-140427T0200Z/
WHITE MOUNTAINS OF GRAHAM AND GREENLEE COUNTIES-
INCLUDING THE CITY OF...HANNAGAN MEADOW
238 AM MST SAT APR 26 2014

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM MST
THIS EVENING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TUCSON HAS ISSUED A WIND
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM MST
THIS EVENING.

* IMPACTS...HAZARDOUS DRIVING CONDITIONS AT TIMES...DRIVING MAY
  BE ESPECIALLY DIFFICULT FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES.

* TIMING...WINDS WILL INCREASE THIS MORNING WITH THE STRONGEST
  WINDS THIS AFTERNOON. WINDS WILL TAPER OFF IN THE EARLY EVENING.

* WINDS...WEST WINDS OF 30 TO 40 MPH WITH GUSTS OF 45 TO 55 MPH.

* FOR A DETAILED VIEW OF THE HAZARD AREA...VISIT
  WEATHER.GOV/TUCSON AND CLICK ON THE DETAILED HAZARDS TAB

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT SUSTAINED WINDS OF 30 MPH OR GREATER
ARE EXPECTED IN THE VALLEYS...OR 35 MPH OR GREATER ABOVE
5000 FEET. HIGHER GUSTS ARE ALSO LIKELY. THIS COULD MAKE DRIVING
DIFFICULT...ESPECIALLY FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES. USE EXTRA
CAUTION.
&&

$$

AZZ503-504-506-514-261800-
/O.CON.KTWC.WI.Y.0009.140426T1800Z-140427T0200Z/
UPPER SANTA CRUZ RIVER VALLEY/ALTAR VALLEY-TUCSON METRO AREA-
SOUTHEAST PINAL COUNTY-CATALINA AND RINCON MOUNTAINS-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...NOGALES...TUCSON...GREEN VALLEY...
VAIL...MAMMOTH...ORACLE...MOUNT LEMMON...SUMMERHAVEN
238 AM MST SAT APR 26 2014

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
7 PM MST THIS EVENING...

A WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM
MST THIS EVENING.

* IMPACTS...THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR HAZARDOUS DRIVING
  CONDITIONS RESULTING FROM ISOLATED AREAS OF BLOWING DUST.
  DRIVING MAY ALSO BE DIFFICULT FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES.

* TIMING...WINDS WILL INCREASE THIS MORNING WITH THE STRONGEST
  WINDS THIS AFTERNOON. WINDS WILL TAPER OFF IN THE EARLY EVENING.

* WINDS...WEST WINDS OF 25 TO 35 MPH WITH GUSTS OF 45 TO 50 MPH.
  THE HIGHER WIND SPEEDS WILL OCCUR IN AND NEAR THE MOUNTAINS.

* FOR A DETAILED VIEW OF THE HAZARD AREA...VISIT
  WEATHER.GOV/TUCSON AND CLICK ON THE DETAILED HAZARDS TAB

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT SUSTAINED WINDS OF 30 MPH OR GREATER
ARE EXPECTED IN THE VALLEYS...OR 35 MPH OR GREATER ABOVE
5000 FEET. HIGHER GUSTS ARE ALSO LIKELY. THIS COULD MAKE DRIVING
DIFFICULT...ESPECIALLY FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES. USE EXTRA
CAUTION.
&&

$$

AZZ507-509-511-513-261800-
/O.CON.KTWC.WI.Y.0009.140426T1800Z-140427T0400Z/
UPPER SAN PEDRO RIVER VALLEY-UPPER GILA RIVER VALLEY-
GALIURO AND PINALENO MOUNTAINS-
DRAGOON AND MULE AND HUACHUCA AND SANTA RITA MOUNTAINS-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...SAFFORD...MOUNT GRAHAM...BISBEE
238 AM MST SAT APR 26 2014

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
9 PM MST THIS EVENING...

A WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 9 PM
MST THIS EVENING.

* IMPACTS...THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR HAZARDOUS DRIVING
  CONDITIONS RESULTING FROM ISOLATED AREAS OF BLOWING DUST.
  DRIVING MAY ALSO BE DIFFICULT FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES.

* TIMING...WINDS WILL INCREASE THIS MORNING WITH THE STRONGEST
  WINDS DURING THE AFTERNOON. WINDS WILL TAPER OFF THIS EVENING.

* WINDS...WEST WINDS OF 25 TO 35 MPH WITH GUSTS OF 45 TO 55 MPH.
  THE HIGHER WIND SPEEDS WILL OCCUR IN AND NEAR THE MOUNTAINS.

* FOR A DETAILED VIEW OF THE HAZARD AREA...VISIT
  WEATHER.GOV/TUCSON AND CLICK ON THE DETAILED HAZARDS TAB

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT SUSTAINED WINDS OF 30 MPH OR GREATER
ARE EXPECTED IN THE VALLEYS...OR 35 MPH OR GREATER ABOVE
5000 FEET. HIGHER GUSTS ARE ALSO LIKELY. THIS COULD MAKE DRIVING
DIFFICULT...ESPECIALLY FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES. USE EXTRA
CAUTION.
&&

$$


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022 
WWUS75 KTWC 261630
NPWTWC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TUCSON AZ
930 AM MST SAT APR 26 2014

...STRONG AND GUSTY SOUTHWEST TO WEST WINDS DEVELOPING TODAY WITH
THE POTENTIAL BLOWING DUST...

AZZ508-512-270030-
/O.CON.KTWC.HW.W.0002.140426T1800Z-140427T0400Z/
/O.CON.KTWC.WI.Y.0009.140426T1800Z-140427T0400Z/
EASTERN COCHISE COUNTY BELOW 5000 FEET-CHIRICAHUA MOUNTAINS-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...WILLCOX...CHIRICAHUA NM
930 AM MST SAT APR 26 2014

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MST THIS
EVENING...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MST THIS EVENING...

A HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MST THIS
EVENING. A WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MST THIS
EVENING. 

* IMPACTS...THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR HAZARDOUS DRIVING
  CONDITIONS RESULTING FROM ISOLATED AREAS OF BLOWING DUST.
  DRIVING MAY BE DIFFICULT FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES.

* TIMING...WINDS WILL CONTINUE TO INCREASE AND BECOME STRONGEST THIS
  AFTERNOON. WINDS WILL TAPER OFF IN THE EVENING.

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST TO WEST WINDS OF 30 TO 45 MPH WITH GUSTS OF 
  45 TO 65 MPH. THE HIGHER WIND SPEEDS WILL OCCUR IN AND NEAR 
  THE MOUNTAINS AND NEAR THE ARIZONA/NEW MEXICO BORDER. 

* FOR A DETAILED VIEW OF THE HAZARD AREA...VISIT 
  WEATHER.GOV/TUCSON AND CLICK ON THE DETAILED HAZARDS TAB 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A HIGH WIND WARNING MEANS A HAZARDOUS WIND EVENT IS EXPECTED WITH
SUSTAINED WINDS OF AT LEAST 40 MPH...OR GUSTS OF 58 MPH OR HIGHER.
SECURE TRASH CANS...LAWN FURNITURE...AND OTHER LOOSE OR
LIGHTWEIGHT OUTDOOR OBJECTS. HIGH WINDS CAN TOPPLE TREES...BLOW
WEAKENED ROOFS OFF HOUSES...AND DOWN POWER LINES. USE EXTREME
CAUTION WHEN DRIVING AND EXPECT AREAS OF BLOWING DUST WHICH MAY
REDUCE VISIBILITIES GREATLY.

STAY TUNED TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO...COMMERCIAL RADIO OR TELEVISION
STATIONS...OR YOUR CABLE TELEVISION PROVIDER FOR THE LATEST ON
THIS HAZARDOUS HIGH WIND EVENT.

A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT SUSTAINED WINDS OF 30 MPH OR GREATER
ARE EXPECTED IN THE VALLEYS...OR 35 MPH OR GREATER ABOVE
5000 FEET. HIGHER GUSTS ARE ALSO LIKELY. THIS COULD MAKE DRIVING
DIFFICULT...ESPECIALLY FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES. USE EXTRA
CAUTION. 
&&

$$

AZZ503-504-506-510-514-270030-
/O.CON.KTWC.WI.Y.0009.140426T1800Z-140427T0200Z/
UPPER SANTA CRUZ RIVER VALLEY/ALTAR VALLEY-TUCSON METRO AREA-
SOUTHEAST PINAL COUNTY-
WHITE MOUNTAINS OF GRAHAM AND GREENLEE COUNTIES-
CATALINA AND RINCON MOUNTAINS-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...NOGALES...TUCSON...GREEN VALLEY...
VAIL...MAMMOTH...ORACLE...HANNAGAN MEADOW...MOUNT LEMMON...
SUMMERHAVEN
930 AM MST SAT APR 26 2014

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MST THIS EVENING...

A WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MST THIS EVENING. 

* IMPACTS...THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR HAZARDOUS DRIVING 
  CONDITIONS RESULTING FROM ISOLATED AREAS OF BLOWING DUST. 
  DRIVING MAY ALSO BE DIFFICULT FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES. 

* TIMING...WINDS WILL INCREASE THIS MORNING WITH THE STRONGEST 
  WINDS THIS AFTERNOON. WINDS WILL TAPER OFF IN THE EARLY 
  EVENING. 

* WINDS...WEST WINDS OF 25 TO 35 MPH WITH GUSTS OF 45 TO 50 MPH. 
  THE HIGHER WIND SPEEDS WILL OCCUR IN AND NEAR THE MOUNTAINS. 

* FOR A DETAILED VIEW OF THE HAZARD AREA...VISIT 
  WEATHER.GOV/TUCSON AND CLICK ON THE DETAILED HAZARDS TAB 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT SUSTAINED WINDS OF 30 MPH OR GREATER
ARE EXPECTED IN THE VALLEYS...OR 35 MPH OR GREATER ABOVE
5000 FEET. HIGHER GUSTS ARE ALSO LIKELY. THIS COULD MAKE DRIVING
DIFFICULT...ESPECIALLY FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES. USE EXTRA
CAUTION. 
&&

$$

AZZ507-509-511-513-270030-
/O.CON.KTWC.WI.Y.0009.140426T1800Z-140427T0400Z/
UPPER SAN PEDRO RIVER VALLEY-UPPER GILA RIVER VALLEY-
GALIURO AND PINALENO MOUNTAINS-
DRAGOON AND MULE AND HUACHUCA AND SANTA RITA MOUNTAINS-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...SAFFORD...MOUNT GRAHAM...BISBEE
930 AM MST SAT APR 26 2014

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MST THIS EVENING...

A WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MST THIS EVENING. 

* IMPACTS...THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR HAZARDOUS DRIVING 
  CONDITIONS RESULTING FROM ISOLATED AREAS OF BLOWING DUST. 
  DRIVING MAY ALSO BE DIFFICULT FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES. 

* TIMING...WINDS WILL INCREASE THIS MORNING WITH THE STRONGEST 
  WINDS DURING THE AFTERNOON. WINDS WILL TAPER OFF THIS EVENING. 

* WINDS...WEST WINDS OF 25 TO 35 MPH WITH GUSTS OF 45 TO 55 MPH. 
  THE HIGHER WIND SPEEDS WILL OCCUR IN AND NEAR THE MOUNTAINS. 

* FOR A DETAILED VIEW OF THE HAZARD AREA...VISIT 
  WEATHER.GOV/TUCSON AND CLICK ON THE DETAILED HAZARDS TAB 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT SUSTAINED WINDS OF 30 MPH OR GREATER
ARE EXPECTED IN THE VALLEYS...OR 35 MPH OR GREATER ABOVE
5000 FEET. HIGHER GUSTS ARE ALSO LIKELY. THIS COULD MAKE DRIVING
DIFFICULT...ESPECIALLY FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES. USE EXTRA
CAUTION. 
&&

$$


VISIT US ON FACEBOOK...TWITTER...YOUTUBE...AND AT WEATHER.GOV/TUCSON
193 
WWUS75 KTWC 261929
NPWTWC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TUCSON AZ
1229 PM MST SAT APR 26 2014

...STRONG AND GUSTY SOUTHWEST TO WEST WINDS DEVELOPING TODAY WITH
THE POTENTIAL BLOWING DUST...

AZZ503-270200-
/O.EXB.KTWC.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-140426T2300Z/
/O.CON.KTWC.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-140427T0200Z/
UPPER SANTA CRUZ RIVER VALLEY/ALTAR VALLEY-
INCLUDING THE CITY OF...NOGALES
1229 PM MST SAT APR 26 2014

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MST THIS EVENING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TUCSON HAS ISSUED A HIGH WIND
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON. A
WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MST THIS EVENING. 

* IMPACTS...THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR HAZARDOUS DRIVING 
  CONDITIONS RESULTING FROM ISOLATED AREAS OF BLOWING DUST. 
  DRIVING MAY ALSO BE DIFFICULT FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES. 

* TIMING...WINDS WILL INCREASE THIS MORNING WITH THE STRONGEST 
  WINDS THIS AFTERNOON. WINDS WILL TAPER OFF IN THE EARLY 
  EVENING. 

* WINDS...WEST WINDS OF 25 TO 35 MPH WITH GUSTS OF 45 TO 50 MPH. 
  THE HIGHER WIND SPEEDS WILL OCCUR IN AND NEAR THE MOUNTAINS. 

* FOR A DETAILED VIEW OF THE HAZARD AREA...VISIT 
  WEATHER.GOV/TUCSON AND CLICK ON THE DETAILED HAZARDS TAB 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT SUSTAINED WINDS OF 30 MPH OR GREATER
ARE EXPECTED IN THE VALLEYS...OR 35 MPH OR GREATER ABOVE
5000 FEET. HIGHER GUSTS ARE ALSO LIKELY. THIS COULD MAKE DRIVING
DIFFICULT...ESPECIALLY FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES. USE EXTRA
CAUTION. 
&&

$$

AZZ507-513-270330-
/O.EXB.KTWC.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-140426T2300Z/
/O.CON.KTWC.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-140427T0400Z/
UPPER SAN PEDRO RIVER VALLEY-
DRAGOON AND MULE AND HUACHUCA AND SANTA RITA MOUNTAINS-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...SIERRA VISTA...BISBEE...CANELO HILLS
1229 PM MST SAT APR 26 2014

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MST THIS EVENING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TUCSON HAS ISSUED A HIGH WIND
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON. A
WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MST THIS EVENING. 

* IMPACTS...THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR HAZARDOUS DRIVING 
  CONDITIONS RESULTING FROM ISOLATED AREAS OF BLOWING DUST. 
  DRIVING MAY ALSO BE DIFFICULT FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES. 

* TIMING...STRONGEST WINDS WILL BE OCCURRING THIS AFTERNOON BEFORE
  TAPERING OFF THIS EVENING.

* WINDS...WEST WINDS OF 25 TO 40 MPH WITH GUSTS OF 50 TO 60 MPH.
  THE HIGHER WIND SPEEDS WILL OCCUR IN AND NEAR THE MOUNTAINS
  ESPECIALLY IN THE HUACHUCAS.

* FOR A DETAILED VIEW OF THE HAZARD AREA...VISIT 
  WEATHER.GOV/TUCSON AND CLICK ON THE DETAILED HAZARDS TAB 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A HIGH WIND WARNING MEANS A HAZARDOUS WIND EVENT IS EXPECTED WITH
SUSTAINED WINDS OF AT LEAST 40 MPH...OR GUSTS OF 58 MPH OR
HIGHER. SECURE TRASH CANS...LAWN FURNITURE...AND OTHER LOOSE OR
LIGHTWEIGHT OUTDOOR OBJECTS. HIGH WINDS CAN TOPPLE TREES...BLOW
WEAKENED ROOFS OFF HOUSES...AND DOWN POWER LINES. USE EXTREME
CAUTION WHEN DRIVING AND EXPECT AREAS OF BLOWING DUST WHICH MAY
REDUCE VISIBILITIES GREATLY.

A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT SUSTAINED WINDS OF 30 MPH OR GREATER
ARE EXPECTED IN THE VALLEYS...OR 35 MPH OR GREATER ABOVE
5000 FEET. HIGHER GUSTS ARE ALSO LIKELY. THIS COULD MAKE DRIVING
DIFFICULT...ESPECIALLY FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES. USE EXTRA
CAUTION. 
&&

$$

AZZ508-512-270330-
/O.EXT.KTWC.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-140427T0200Z/
/O.CON.KTWC.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-140427T0400Z/
EASTERN COCHISE COUNTY BELOW 5000 FEET-CHIRICAHUA MOUNTAINS-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...WILLCOX...CHIRICAHUA NM
1229 PM MST SAT APR 26 2014

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MST THIS EVENING...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MST THIS EVENING...

THE HIGH WIND WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MST THIS
EVENING. A WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MST THIS
EVENING. 

* IMPACTS...THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR HAZARDOUS DRIVING 
  CONDITIONS RESULTING FROM ISOLATED AREAS OF BLOWING DUST. 
  DRIVING MAY BE DIFFICULT FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES. 

* TIMING...WINDS WILL CONTINUE TO INCREASE AND BECOME STRONGEST 
  THIS AFTERNOON. WINDS WILL TAPER OFF IN THE EVENING. 

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST TO WEST WINDS OF 30 TO 45 MPH WITH GUSTS OF 
  45 TO 65 MPH. THE HIGHER WIND SPEEDS WILL OCCUR IN AND NEAR 
  THE MOUNTAINS AND NEAR THE ARIZONA/NEW MEXICO BORDER. 

* FOR A DETAILED VIEW OF THE HAZARD AREA...VISIT 
  WEATHER.GOV/TUCSON AND CLICK ON THE DETAILED HAZARDS TAB 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A HIGH WIND WARNING MEANS A HAZARDOUS WIND EVENT IS EXPECTED WITH
SUSTAINED WINDS OF AT LEAST 40 MPH...OR GUSTS OF 58 MPH OR
HIGHER. SECURE TRASH CANS...LAWN FURNITURE...AND OTHER LOOSE OR
LIGHTWEIGHT OUTDOOR OBJECTS. HIGH WINDS CAN TOPPLE TREES...BLOW
WEAKENED ROOFS OFF HOUSES...AND DOWN POWER LINES. USE EXTREME
CAUTION WHEN DRIVING AND EXPECT AREAS OF BLOWING DUST WHICH MAY
REDUCE VISIBILITIES GREATLY.

STAY TUNED TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO...COMMERCIAL RADIO OR TELEVISION
STATIONS...OR YOUR CABLE TELEVISION PROVIDER FOR THE LATEST ON
THIS HAZARDOUS HIGH WIND EVENT.

A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT SUSTAINED WINDS OF 30 MPH OR GREATER
ARE EXPECTED IN THE VALLEYS...OR 35 MPH OR GREATER ABOVE
5000 FEET. HIGHER GUSTS ARE ALSO LIKELY. THIS COULD MAKE DRIVING
DIFFICULT...ESPECIALLY FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES. USE EXTRA
CAUTION. 
&&

$$

AZZ504-506-510-514-270200-
/O.CON.KTWC.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-140427T0200Z/
TUCSON METRO AREA-SOUTHEAST PINAL COUNTY-
WHITE MOUNTAINS OF GRAHAM AND GREENLEE COUNTIES-
CATALINA AND RINCON MOUNTAINS-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...TUCSON...GREEN VALLEY...VAIL...
MAMMOTH...ORACLE...HANNAGAN MEADOW...MOUNT LEMMON...SUMMERHAVEN
1229 PM MST SAT APR 26 2014

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MST THIS EVENING...

A WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MST THIS EVENING. 

* IMPACTS...THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR HAZARDOUS DRIVING 
  CONDITIONS RESULTING FROM ISOLATED AREAS OF BLOWING DUST. 
  DRIVING MAY ALSO BE DIFFICULT FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES. 

* TIMING...WINDS WILL INCREASE THIS MORNING WITH THE STRONGEST 
  WINDS THIS AFTERNOON. WINDS WILL TAPER OFF IN THE EARLY 
  EVENING. 

* WINDS...WEST WINDS OF 25 TO 35 MPH WITH GUSTS OF 45 TO 50 MPH. 
  THE HIGHER WIND SPEEDS WILL OCCUR IN AND NEAR THE MOUNTAINS. 

* FOR A DETAILED VIEW OF THE HAZARD AREA...VISIT 
  WEATHER.GOV/TUCSON AND CLICK ON THE DETAILED HAZARDS TAB 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT SUSTAINED WINDS OF 30 MPH OR GREATER
ARE EXPECTED IN THE VALLEYS...OR 35 MPH OR GREATER ABOVE
5000 FEET. HIGHER GUSTS ARE ALSO LIKELY. THIS COULD MAKE DRIVING
DIFFICULT...ESPECIALLY FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES. USE EXTRA
CAUTION. 
&&

$$

AZZ509-511-270330-
/O.CON.KTWC.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-140427T0400Z/
UPPER GILA RIVER VALLEY-GALIURO AND PINALENO MOUNTAINS-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...SAFFORD...MOUNT GRAHAM
1229 PM MST SAT APR 26 2014

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MST THIS EVENING...

A WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MST THIS EVENING. 

* IMPACTS...THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR HAZARDOUS DRIVING 
  CONDITIONS RESULTING FROM ISOLATED AREAS OF BLOWING DUST. 
  DRIVING MAY ALSO BE DIFFICULT FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES. 

* TIMING...WINDS WILL INCREASE THIS MORNING WITH THE STRONGEST 
  WINDS DURING THE AFTERNOON. WINDS WILL TAPER OFF THIS EVENING. 

* WINDS...WEST WINDS OF 25 TO 35 MPH WITH GUSTS OF 45 TO 55 MPH. 
  THE HIGHER WIND SPEEDS WILL OCCUR IN AND NEAR THE MOUNTAINS. 

* FOR A DETAILED VIEW OF THE HAZARD AREA...VISIT 
  WEATHER.GOV/TUCSON AND CLICK ON THE DETAILED HAZARDS TAB 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT SUSTAINED WINDS OF 30 MPH OR GREATER
ARE EXPECTED IN THE VALLEYS...OR 35 MPH OR GREATER ABOVE
5000 FEET. HIGHER GUSTS ARE ALSO LIKELY. THIS COULD MAKE DRIVING
DIFFICULT...ESPECIALLY FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES. USE EXTRA
CAUTION. 
&&

$$


VISIT US ON FACEBOOK...TWITTER...YOUTUBE...AND AT WEATHER.GOV/TUCSON
303 
WWUS75 KTWC 262304
NPWTWC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TUCSON AZ
404 PM MST SAT APR 26 2014

...STRONG AND GUSTY SOUTHWEST TO WEST WINDS DEVELOPING TODAY WITH
THE POTENTIAL BLOWING DUST...

AZZ503-270200-
/O.EXP.KTWC.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-140426T2300Z/
/O.CON.KTWC.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-140427T0200Z/
UPPER SANTA CRUZ RIVER VALLEY/ALTAR VALLEY-
INCLUDING THE CITY OF...NOGALES
404 PM MST SAT APR 26 2014

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MST THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

THE HIGH WIND WARNING IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. A WIND ADVISORY
REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MST THIS EVENING. 

* IMPACTS...THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR HAZARDOUS DRIVING 
  CONDITIONS RESULTING FROM ISOLATED AREAS OF BLOWING DUST. 
  DRIVING MAY ALSO BE DIFFICULT FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES. 

* TIMING...GUSTY WINDS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THE REMAINDER OF THE
  AFTERNOON HOURS UNTIL EARLY THIS EVENING WHEN THEY WILL START TO
  TAPER OFF.

* WINDS...WEST WINDS OF 25 TO 35 MPH WITH GUSTS OF 45 TO 50 MPH. 
  THE HIGHER WIND SPEEDS WILL OCCUR IN AND NEAR THE MOUNTAINS. 

* FOR A DETAILED VIEW OF THE HAZARD AREA...VISIT
  WEATHER.GOV/TUCSON AND CLICK ON THE DETAILED HAZARDS TAB

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT SUSTAINED WINDS OF 30 MPH OR GREATER
ARE EXPECTED IN THE VALLEYS...OR 35 MPH OR GREATER ABOVE
5000 FEET. HIGHER GUSTS ARE ALSO LIKELY. THIS COULD MAKE DRIVING
DIFFICULT...ESPECIALLY FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES. USE EXTRA
CAUTION.

&&

$$

AZZ507-513-270400-
/O.EXP.KTWC.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-140426T2300Z/
/O.CON.KTWC.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-140427T0400Z/
UPPER SAN PEDRO RIVER VALLEY-
DRAGOON AND MULE AND HUACHUCA AND SANTA RITA MOUNTAINS-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...SIERRA VISTA...BISBEE...CANELO HILLS
404 PM MST SAT APR 26 2014

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MST THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

THE HIGH WIND WARNING IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. A WIND ADVISORY
REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MST THIS EVENING. 

* IMPACTS...THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR HAZARDOUS DRIVING 
  CONDITIONS RESULTING FROM ISOLATED AREAS OF BLOWING DUST. 
  DRIVING MAY ALSO BE DIFFICULT FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES. 

* TIMING...GUSTY WINDS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THE REMAINDER OF THIS
  AFTERNOON THROUGH THIS EVENING BEFORE TAPERING OFF.

* WINDS...WEST WINDS OF 25 TO 40 MPH WITH GUSTS OF 50 TO 60 MPH. 
  THE HIGHER WIND SPEEDS WILL OCCUR IN AND NEAR THE MOUNTAINS 
  ESPECIALLY IN THE HUACHUCAS. 

* FOR A DETAILED VIEW OF THE HAZARD AREA...VISIT 
  WEATHER.GOV/TUCSON AND CLICK ON THE DETAILED HAZARDS TAB 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT SUSTAINED WINDS OF 30 MPH OR GREATER
ARE EXPECTED IN THE VALLEYS...OR 35 MPH OR GREATER ABOVE 5000
FEET. HIGHER GUSTS ARE ALSO LIKELY. THIS COULD MAKE DRIVING
DIFFICULT...ESPECIALLY FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES. USE EXTRA
CAUTION.

&&

$$

AZZ504-506-270015-
/O.CAN.KTWC.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-140427T0200Z/
TUCSON METRO AREA-SOUTHEAST PINAL COUNTY-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...TUCSON...GREEN VALLEY...VAIL...
MAMMOTH...ORACLE
404 PM MST SAT APR 26 2014

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

COLD FRONT HAS PUSHED THROUGH THE AREA AND WIND SPEEDS HAVE
DIMINISHED.

$$

AZZ508-512-270400-
/O.CON.KTWC.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-140427T0200Z/
/O.CON.KTWC.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-140427T0400Z/
EASTERN COCHISE COUNTY BELOW 5000 FEET-CHIRICAHUA MOUNTAINS-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...WILLCOX...CHIRICAHUA NM
404 PM MST SAT APR 26 2014

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MST THIS
EVENING...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MST THIS EVENING...

A HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MST THIS
EVENING. A WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MST THIS
EVENING. 

* IMPACTS...THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR HAZARDOUS DRIVING 
  CONDITIONS RESULTING FROM ISOLATED AREAS OF BLOWING DUST. 
  DRIVING MAY BE DIFFICULT FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES. 

* TIMING...WINDS WILL CONTINUE TO INCREASE AND BECOME STRONGEST 
  THIS AFTERNOON. WINDS WILL TAPER OFF IN THE EVENING. 

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST TO WEST WINDS OF 30 TO 45 MPH WITH GUSTS OF 
  45 TO 65 MPH. THE HIGHER WIND SPEEDS WILL OCCUR IN AND NEAR 
  THE MOUNTAINS AND NEAR THE ARIZONA/NEW MEXICO BORDER. 

* FOR A DETAILED VIEW OF THE HAZARD AREA...VISIT 
  WEATHER.GOV/TUCSON AND CLICK ON THE DETAILED HAZARDS TAB 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A HIGH WIND WARNING MEANS A HAZARDOUS WIND EVENT IS EXPECTED WITH
SUSTAINED WINDS OF AT LEAST 40 MPH...OR GUSTS OF 58 MPH OR
HIGHER. SECURE TRASH CANS...LAWN FURNITURE...AND OTHER LOOSE OR
LIGHTWEIGHT OUTDOOR OBJECTS. HIGH WINDS CAN TOPPLE TREES...BLOW
WEAKENED ROOFS OFF HOUSES...AND DOWN POWER LINES. USE EXTREME
CAUTION WHEN DRIVING AND EXPECT AREAS OF BLOWING DUST WHICH MAY
REDUCE VISIBILITIES GREATLY.

STAY TUNED TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO...COMMERCIAL RADIO OR TELEVISION
STATIONS...OR YOUR CABLE TELEVISION PROVIDER FOR THE LATEST ON
THIS HAZARDOUS HIGH WIND EVENT.

A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT SUSTAINED WINDS OF 30 MPH OR GREATER
ARE EXPECTED IN THE VALLEYS...OR 35 MPH OR GREATER ABOVE
5000 FEET. HIGHER GUSTS ARE ALSO LIKELY. THIS COULD MAKE DRIVING
DIFFICULT...ESPECIALLY FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES. USE EXTRA
CAUTION. 
&&

$$

AZZ509-511-270400-
/O.CON.KTWC.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-140427T0400Z/
UPPER GILA RIVER VALLEY-GALIURO AND PINALENO MOUNTAINS-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...SAFFORD...MOUNT GRAHAM
404 PM MST SAT APR 26 2014

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MST THIS EVENING...

A WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MST THIS EVENING. 

* IMPACTS...THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR HAZARDOUS DRIVING 
  CONDITIONS RESULTING FROM ISOLATED AREAS OF BLOWING DUST. 
  DRIVING MAY ALSO BE DIFFICULT FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES. 

* TIMING...WINDS WILL INCREASE THIS MORNING WITH THE STRONGEST 
  WINDS DURING THE AFTERNOON. WINDS WILL TAPER OFF THIS EVENING. 

* WINDS...WEST WINDS OF 25 TO 35 MPH WITH GUSTS OF 45 TO 55 MPH. 
  THE HIGHER WIND SPEEDS WILL OCCUR IN AND NEAR THE MOUNTAINS. 

* FOR A DETAILED VIEW OF THE HAZARD AREA...VISIT 
  WEATHER.GOV/TUCSON AND CLICK ON THE DETAILED HAZARDS TAB 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT SUSTAINED WINDS OF 30 MPH OR GREATER
ARE EXPECTED IN THE VALLEYS...OR 35 MPH OR GREATER ABOVE
5000 FEET. HIGHER GUSTS ARE ALSO LIKELY. THIS COULD MAKE DRIVING
DIFFICULT...ESPECIALLY FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES. USE EXTRA
CAUTION. 
&&

$$

AZZ510-514-270200-
/O.CON.KTWC.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-140427T0200Z/
WHITE MOUNTAINS OF GRAHAM AND GREENLEE COUNTIES-
CATALINA AND RINCON MOUNTAINS-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...HANNAGAN MEADOW...MOUNT LEMMON...
SUMMERHAVEN
404 PM MST SAT APR 26 2014

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MST THIS EVENING...

A WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MST THIS EVENING. 

* IMPACTS...THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR HAZARDOUS DRIVING 
  CONDITIONS RESULTING FROM ISOLATED AREAS OF BLOWING DUST. 
  DRIVING MAY ALSO BE DIFFICULT FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES. 

* TIMING...WINDS WILL INCREASE THIS MORNING WITH THE STRONGEST 
  WINDS THIS AFTERNOON. WINDS WILL TAPER OFF IN THE EARLY 
  EVENING. 

* WINDS...WEST WINDS OF 25 TO 35 MPH WITH GUSTS OF 45 TO 50 MPH. 
  THE HIGHER WIND SPEEDS WILL OCCUR IN AND NEAR THE MOUNTAINS. 

* FOR A DETAILED VIEW OF THE HAZARD AREA...VISIT 
  WEATHER.GOV/TUCSON AND CLICK ON THE DETAILED HAZARDS TAB 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT SUSTAINED WINDS OF 30 MPH OR GREATER
ARE EXPECTED IN THE VALLEYS...OR 35 MPH OR GREATER ABOVE
5000 FEET. HIGHER GUSTS ARE ALSO LIKELY. THIS COULD MAKE DRIVING
DIFFICULT...ESPECIALLY FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES. USE EXTRA
CAUTION. 
&&

$$


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408 
WWUS75 KTWC 270202
NPWTWC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TUCSON AZ
702 PM MST SAT APR 26 2014

AZZ508-512-270315-
/O.CAN.KTWC.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-140427T0400Z/
/O.EXP.KTWC.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-140427T0200Z/
EASTERN COCHISE COUNTY BELOW 5000 FEET-CHIRICAHUA MOUNTAINS-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...WILLCOX...CHIRICAHUA NM
702 PM MST SAT APR 26 2014

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...
...HIGH WIND WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TUCSON HAS CANCELLED THE WIND
ADVISORY. THE HIGH WIND WARNING IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

GUSTY WINDS WILL BE SLOWLY DIMINISHING THROUGH 9 PM.

$$

AZZ507-509-511-513-270315-
/O.CAN.KTWC.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-140427T0400Z/
UPPER SAN PEDRO RIVER VALLEY-UPPER GILA RIVER VALLEY-
GALIURO AND PINALENO MOUNTAINS-
DRAGOON AND MULE AND HUACHUCA AND SANTA RITA MOUNTAINS-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...SIERRA VISTA...SAFFORD... MOUNT
GRAHAM...BISBEE...CANELO HILLS
702 PM MST SAT APR 26 2014

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

GUSTY WINDS WILL BE SLOWLY DIMINISHING THROUGH 9 PM.

$$

AZZ503-510-514-270315-
/O.EXP.KTWC.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-140427T0200Z/
UPPER SANTA CRUZ RIVER VALLEY/ALTAR VALLEY-
WHITE MOUNTAINS OF GRAHAM AND GREENLEE COUNTIES-
CATALINA AND RINCON MOUNTAINS-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...NOGALES...HANNAGAN MEADOW... MOUNT
LEMMON...SUMMERHAVEN
702 PM MST SAT APR 26 2014

...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

THE WIND ADVISORY IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

GUSTY WINDS WILL BE SLOWLY DIMINISHING THROUGH 9 PM.

$$

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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 Tucson, AZ wrote its last area forecast discussion before this wind advisory went out at Apr 24, 9:20 AM MST, 4 hours 34 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Apr 24, 9:20 AM MST, 4 hours 34 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TUCSON AZ
920 AM MST THU APR 24 2014

.SYNOPSIS...EXPECT A WARM DAY WITH LESS WIND...THEN WINDS WILL
INCREASE FRIDAY AND BECOME STRONG AND GUSTY SATURDAY AS A STRONG
SYSTEM MOVES ACROSS THE REGION.  THERE WILL BE A CHANCE OF VALLEY
RAIN AND HIGH ELEVATION SNOW SHOWERS SATURDAY INTO SATURDAY NIGHT.
DRY AND WARMER WEATHER IS ON TAP FOR NEXT WEEK.

&&

.DISCUSSION...SOUTHEAST AZ WILL BE UNDER A LIGHT WESTERLY FLOW ALOFT
WITH A WARM AIR MASS OVER THE REGION.  THIS WILL ALLOW FOR A
RELATIVELY CALM DAY WITH ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES...THE CALM BEFORE
THE STORM.

MODELS IN VERY GOOD AGREEMENT WITH THE SIGNIFICANT STORM SYSTEM
THAT WILL AFFECT THE REGION FRIDAY INTO THE WEEKEND.  SEVERAL
ASPECTS OF THIS SYSTEM THAT ARE RATHER INTERESTING.  FIRST IS THE
MOISTURE WITH THE SYSTEM WHICH HAS A TAP INTO SOME DECENT WATER
VAPOR OFF THE PACIFIC.  FORECAST PRECIPITABLE WATER VALUES (WATER
VAPOR THROUGH A DEEP LAYER IN THE ATMOSPHERE) WILL PEAK ABOUT 2
STANDARD DEVIATIONS ABOVE NORMAL JUST IN ADVANCE OF THE SYSTEM.
THIS AMOUNT OF MOISTURE ALONG WITH THE EXPECTED DYNAMICS ARE ENOUGH
TO JUSTIFY A THREAT OF SHOWERS FOR DESERT/VALLEY LOCATIONS AND
GREATER THREAT OVER THE MOUNTAINS SATURDAY INTO SATURDAY EVENING.
THE MAIN IMPACT PRECIPITATION WISE WILL BE OVER THE WHITE MOUNTAINS
WHERE THE HIGHEST PEAKS COULD SEE A COUPLE OF INCHES OR SO OF SNOW
MIXED WITH RAIN.  WITH THE RATHER COOL CONDITIONS THAT WILL
ACCOMPANY THIS SYSTEM...SNOW LEVELS WILL BE UNCHARACTERISTICALLY LOW
FOR THIS TIME OF YEAR...DROPPING DOWN TO AROUND 6500 FT NEAR THE END
OF THE PRECIPITATION SATURDAY EVENING.

HOWEVER...THE MOST IMPORTANT FEATURE OF THIS STORM WILL BE THE WINDS
THAT WILL BE GENERATED FRIDAY AND SATURDAY WHICH WILL RESULT IN FIRE
WEATHER CONCERNS BOTH DAYS. (SEE FIRE WEATHER SECTION BELOW FOR MORE
DETAILS).

WINDS ARE EXPECTED TO PICK UP FRIDAY AFTERNOON WELL IN ADVANCE OF
THE STORM WITH THE POTENTIAL FOR LOCAL AREAS OF BLOWING DUST.  WINDS
WILL EASE SOME DURING THE EVENING ACROSS LOWER ELEVATIONS...HOWEVER
IT WILL REMAIN WINDY ACROSS THE RIDGES AND MOUNTAIN TOPS.  FOR
SATURDAY...THE WINDS ARE EXPECTED TO BE EVEN STRONGER AND LIKELY
EXCEEDING WIND ADVISORY FOR PARTS OF THE AREA...MAINLY EAST OF
TUCSON...WHICH WE WILL ADDRESS THIS AFTERNOON.  THIS IS A RATHER
STRONG SYSTEM...EVEN FOR APRIL...WITH UPPER LEVEL WINDS EXCEEDING
THE 99TH PERCENTILE AND DEPENDING ON CLOUD COVER THE SURFACE WINDS
SHOULD AT LEAST EXCEED THE 90TH PERCENTILE RANGE OVER PORTIONS OF
THE FORECAST AREA.  CERNIGLIA

THIS SYSTEM WILL EXIT THE REGION BY EARLY SUNDAY WITH RIDGING
BEGINNING TO BUILD IN FROM THE WEST INTO EARLY NEXT WEEK.  BOTH THE
GFS AND ECMWF ARE INDICATING THAT A VORT LOBE DROPPING DOWN THE BACK
SIDE OF THIS EXITING LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM WILL MOVE THROUGH THE FOUR
CORNERS AREA LATE TUESDAY AND THEN MOVE THROUGH PORTIONS OF THE
STATE IN SOME FORM OR FASHION THROUGH WEDNESDAY.  IF THIS OCCURS WE
COULD SEE A SLIGHT LOWERING OF TEMPERATURES DURING THAT TIME AND
PERHAPS A THREAT OF PRECIPITATION...MAINLY FOR THE MOUNTAINS.  FOR
NOW THE THREAT IS NOT GREAT ENOUGH...NOR IS CONFIDENCE HIGH ENOUGH
TO MENTION ANY PRECIPITATION AT THIS TIME.

HIGHS GENERALLY 3 TO 4 DEGS ABOVE NORMAL TODAY AND FRIDAY...THEN
AROUND 10 DEGS BELOW NORMAL THIS WEEKEND...THEN ABOUT 2 TO 4 DEGS
BELOW NORMAL FOR MONDAY.  THEREAFTER...HIGHS ABOUT 2 TO 3 DEGS ABOVE
NORMAL.  LOW TEMPERATURES ABOUT 3 TO 5 DEGS ABOVE NORMAL FRIDAY AND
SATURDAY MORNINGS...THEN 5 TO 10 DEGS BELOW NORMAL SUNDAY AND MONDAY
MORNINGS...BUT THE COOLEST MORNING WILL OCCUR ON SUNDAY WHEN LOWS
WILL BE NEARLY 10 DEGS BELOW NORMAL.  FOR TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY LOWS
SLIGHTLY ABOVE NORMAL.  MOLLERE

&&

.AVIATION...VALID THRU 25/18Z.  WESTERLY FLOW ALOFT WITH MOSTLY
CLEAR SKIES OTHER THAN SOME CIRRUS PASSING BY AT TIMES MAINLY NORTH
OF TUCSON.  SFC WINDS ARE EXPECTED TO REMAIN BELOW 12 KTS AT ALL
TERMINALS THRU 25/15Z THEN SOUTHWEST WINDS WILL BEGIN TO INCREASE TO
13-18 KTS 25/18Z.  THE AVIATION DISCUSSION NOT UPDATED FOR TAF
AMENDMENTS.  CERNIGLIA

&&

.FIRE WEATHER...GENERALLY LIGHT WINDS AND DRY CONDITIONS TODAY AHEAD
OF ANOTHER PACIFIC SYSTEM.  THIS SYSTEM WILL DIG SOUTHWARD INTO THE
REGION FRIDAY RESULTING IN A TIGHTENING OF THE PRESSURE GRADIENT.
BY FRIDAY AFTERNOON THE AREA SHOULD EXPERIENCE SOME BREEZY WIND
CONDITIONS.  THIS COMBINED WITH THE PREVAILING DRY CONDITIONS COULD
SEE A FEW LOCATIONS HIT RED FLAG CRITERIA.  A FIRE WEATHER WATCH IS
IN EFFECT FRIDAY LATE AFTERNOON TO EARLY EVENING FOR AREAS ACROSS
SOUTHERN ZONE 152 AND SOUTHEASTERN ZONE 151...WHERE WINDS WILL BE
THE STRONGEST.

THE FORECAST TRACK OF THIS SYSTEM AS IT COMES ACROSS THE AREA ON
SATURDAY IS FAVORABLE FOR MOISTURE ADVECTION INTO THE AREA.  THIS
WILL RESULT IN SOME VALLEY RAIN AND MOUNTAIN SNOW DURING THE DAY
SATURDAY.  SATURDAY WILL HAVE THE STRONGEST WINDS AS THE MAIN JET
CORE PUSHES THROUGH.  THE INCREASED MOISTURE AND CLOUD COVER SHOULD
HELP KEEP RED FLAG CONDITIONS AT BAY FOR MOST...BUT NOT ALL AREAS.
THE BEST AREA FOR RED FLAG CONDITIONS LOOKS TO BE EAST OF THE
SAFFORD TO DOUGLAS LINE...OR THE EASTERN HALF OF ZONE 152...AS
MOISTURE WILL BE A LITTLE SLOWER TO REACH THESE LOCATIONS.  A FIRE
WEATHER WATCH IS IN EFFECT FOR THIS AREA...MINUS THE CHIRICAHUA
MOUNTAINS FOR SATURDAY AFTERNOON AND EARLY EVENING.  MORE DETAILS
EXPECTED THIS AFTERNOON.

SUNDAY THE FLOW ALOFT SHIFTS TO MORE NORTHWESTERLY AS THE SYSTEM
EXITS AND GIVEN THE LINGERING PRESSURE GRADIENT...AREAS EAST OF
TUCSON COULD SEE SOME BREEZY NORTHWEST WINDS.  WINDS WILL BEGIN TO
TAPPER OFF MONDAY...THOUGH WEDNESDAY HAS THE POTENTIAL FOR AN
EASTERLY GRADIENT INDUCED WINDS FROM TUCSON EAST.  HUMPHREYS/MEADOWS

&&

.TWC WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...FIRE WEATHER WATCH FROM FRIDAY
AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING FOR AZZ151-152.

FIRE WEATHER WATCH FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING
FOR AZZ152.

&&

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The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 24, 2:57 AM MSTFire Weather WatchTWCCochise, Graham, Greenlee, Pinal11 hr
Apr 24, 2:57 AM MSTFire Weather WatchTWCCochise, Graham, Greenlee, Pima, Pinal, Santa Cruz11 hr
Apr 24, 1:37 PM MSTRed Flag WarningTWCCochise, Graham, Greenlee, Pima, Pinal, Santa Cruz29 hr
Apr 24, 1:37 PM MSTRed Flag WarningTWCCochise, Graham, Greenlee, Pinal53 hr

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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.