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High Wind Warning 2, NWS Flagstaff, AZ

March 29, 2017Coconino County, Arizona

NWS Flagstaff, AZ issued this high wind warning at Mar 29, 2017, 2:04 PM MST for Coconino County, Arizona. It took effect at Mar 30, 2017, 12:00 PM MST. It was in force for 8 hr. 1 report came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued
Mar 29, 2017, 2:04 PM MST (21:04 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 30, 2017, 12:00 PM MST
Expired
Mar 30, 2017, 8:00 PM MST
In force
8 hr
Issued by
NWS Flagstaff, AZ

County Coconino County, AZ

The radar

The Flagstaff radar (KFSX), 150 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:01 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.

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Mar 30, 5:19 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 614 N House Rock, AZMESONET STATION 4 N HOUSE ROCK /QFSA3/.

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The nearest sounding before it

Flgstf/Belemont, AZ (KFGZ), launched 12:00Z, 9.1 hours before the alert went out and 68 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 2017-03-29Temperature 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 2017-03-29The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 41 square meters per square second.1939587897117Sfc1 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
2203 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
71 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
41 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
58 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

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870 
WWUS75 KFGZ 292104
NPWFGZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Flagstaff AZ
204 PM MST Wed Mar 29 2017

AZZ004-006-007-300515-
/O.NEW.KFGZ.HW.W.0002.170330T1900Z-170331T0300Z/
Kaibab Plateau-Grand Canyon Country-Coconino Plateau-
Including the cities of Jacob Lake, Fredonia, 
Grand Canyon Village, Supai, North Rim, and Valle
204 PM MST Wed Mar 29 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM MST THURSDAY...

The National Weather Service in Flagstaff has issued a High Wind
Warning, which is in effect from noon to 8 PM MST Thursday. 

* TIMING...Winds will increase by Noon Thursday, peaking during 
  the afternoon and evening.

* WINDS...Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts 50 to 60 mph.

* IMPACTS...Winds this strong will make travel difficult,
  especially for high profile vehicles. Minor tree and property
  damage could also occur.

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.

&&

$$

AZZ005-008-009-012-013-015-016-038>040-300515-
/O.NEW.KFGZ.WI.Y.0012.170330T1900Z-170331T0600Z/
Marble and Glen Canyons-Yavapai County Mountains-
Northeast Plateaus and Mesas Hwy 264 Northward-
Little Colorado River Valley in Coconino County-
Little Colorado River Valley in Navajo County-
Western Mogollon Rim-Eastern Mogollon Rim-
Oak Creek and Sycamore Canyons-Black Mesa Area-
Northeast Plateaus and Mesas South of Hwy 264-
Including the cities of Page, Lees Ferry, Prescott, Seligman, 
Ash Fork, Keams Canyon, Kaibito, Wupatki N.M, .Tuba City, 
Winslow, Holbrook, Snowflake, Flagstaff, Williams, Munds Park, 
Heber, Happy Jack, Forest Lakes, Sedona, Navajo N.M., Dilkon, 
and Kykotsmovi
204 PM MST Wed Mar 29 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 11 PM MST THURSDAY...

The National Weather Service in Flagstaff has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from noon to 11 PM MST Thursday. 

* TIMING...Strong winds developing Thursday afternoon, peaking
  during the late afternoon and early evening.

* WINDS...Southwest 20 to 35 mph with gusts from 40 to 55 mph.

* IMPACTS...Winds this strong can make travel difficult,
  especially for high profile vehicles. Blowing dust could also
  reduce visibility over the Little Colorado River valley including
  Interstate 40 from just east of Flagstaff to near Holbrook.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 30 to 39 mph...or
gusts from 40 to 57 mph...are expected. Winds this strong can
make driving difficult...especially for high profile vehicles.
Consider securing loose belongings on your property. Additional
weather information is on the web at www.weather.gov/flagstaff.

&&

$$

AZZ010-011-300515-
/O.NEW.KFGZ.WI.Y.0012.170330T2100Z-170331T0600Z/
Chinle Valley-Chuska Mountains and Defiance Plateau-
Including the cities of Canyon De Chelly, Chinle, Kayenta, 
Window Rock, and Ganado
204 PM MST Wed Mar 29 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TO 11 PM MST THURSDAY...

The National Weather Service in Flagstaff has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from 2 PM to 11 PM MST Thursday. 

* TIMING...Strong winds will develop Thursday afternoon and
  continue through the evening.

* WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts 40 to 50 mph.

* IMPACTS...Winds this strong can make travel difficult,
  especially for high profile vehicles. Blowing dust could also
  reduce visibility over the Chinle Valley including portions of
  Highways 160 and 191.

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.

&&

$$

AZZ014-017-300515-
/O.NEW.KFGZ.WI.Y.0012.170330T2100Z-170331T1700Z/
Little Colorado River Valley in Apache County-White Mountains-
Including the cities of St. Johns, Springerville, Show Low, 
Greer, and Pinetop
204 PM MST Wed Mar 29 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THURSDAY TO 10 AM MST
FRIDAY...

The National Weather Service in Flagstaff has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from 2 PM Thursday to 10 AM MST
Friday. 

* TIMING...Strong winds will develop Thursday afternoon and
  continue into Friday morning. The strongest winds are expected
  late Thursday night just north of the White Mountains including
  Springerville and Eagar.

* WINDS...Southwest 20 to 35 mph with gusts 40 to 55 mph.

* IMPACTS...Winds this strong can make travel difficult,
  especially for high profile vehicles.

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.

&&

$$
5 follow-up statements
477 
WWUS75 KFGZ 300323
NPWFGZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Flagstaff AZ
823 PM MST Wed Mar 29 2017

AZZ004-006-007-301230-
/O.CON.KFGZ.HW.W.0002.170330T1900Z-170331T0300Z/
Kaibab Plateau-Grand Canyon Country-Coconino Plateau-
Including the cities of Jacob Lake, Fredonia, 
Grand Canyon Village, Supai, North Rim, and Valle
823 PM MST Wed Mar 29 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM MST
THURSDAY...

* TIMING...Winds will increase by Noon Thursday, peaking during 
  the afternoon and evening. 

* WINDS...Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts 50 to 60 mph.

* IMPACTS...Winds this strong will make travel difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles. Minor tree and property 
  damage could also occur. 

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.

&&

$$

AZZ005-008-009-012-013-015-016-038>040-301230-
/O.CON.KFGZ.WI.Y.0012.170330T1900Z-170331T0600Z/
Marble and Glen Canyons-Yavapai County Mountains-
Northeast Plateaus and Mesas Hwy 264 Northward-
Little Colorado River Valley in Coconino County-
Little Colorado River Valley in Navajo County-
Western Mogollon Rim-Eastern Mogollon Rim-
Oak Creek and Sycamore Canyons-Black Mesa Area-
Northeast Plateaus and Mesas South of Hwy 264-
Including the cities of Page, Lees Ferry, Prescott, Seligman, 
Ash Fork, Keams Canyon, Kaibito, Wupatki N.M, .Tuba City, 
Winslow, Holbrook, Snowflake, Flagstaff, Williams, Munds Park, 
Heber, Happy Jack, Forest Lakes, Sedona, Navajo N.M., Dilkon, 
and Kykotsmovi
823 PM MST Wed Mar 29 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 11 PM MST
THURSDAY...

* TIMING...Strong winds developing Thursday afternoon, peaking 
  during the late afternoon and early evening. 

* WINDS...Southwest 20 to 35 mph with gusts from 40 to 55 mph.

* IMPACTS...Winds this strong can make travel difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles. Blowing dust could also 
  reduce visibility over the Little Colorado River valley 
  including Interstate 40 from just east of Flagstaff to near 
  Holbrook. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 30 to 39 mph...or
gusts from 40 to 57 mph...are expected. Winds this strong can
make driving difficult...especially for high profile vehicles.
Consider securing loose belongings on your property. Additional
weather information is on the web at www.weather.gov/flagstaff.

&&

$$

AZZ010-011-301230-
/O.CON.KFGZ.WI.Y.0012.170330T2100Z-170331T0600Z/
Chinle Valley-Chuska Mountains and Defiance Plateau-
Including the cities of Canyon De Chelly, Chinle, Kayenta, 
Window Rock, and Ganado
823 PM MST Wed Mar 29 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TO 11 PM MST
THURSDAY...

* TIMING...Strong winds will develop Thursday afternoon and 
  continue through the evening. 

* WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts 40 to 50 mph.

* IMPACTS...Winds this strong can make travel difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles. Blowing dust could also 
  reduce visibility over the Chinle Valley including portions of 
  Highways 160 and 191. 

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.

&&

$$

AZZ014-017-301230-
/O.CON.KFGZ.WI.Y.0012.170330T2100Z-170331T1700Z/
Little Colorado River Valley in Apache County-White Mountains-
Including the cities of St. Johns, Springerville, Show Low, 
Greer, and Pinetop
823 PM MST Wed Mar 29 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THURSDAY TO 10 AM
MST FRIDAY...

* TIMING...Strong winds will develop Thursday afternoon and 
  continue into Friday morning. The strongest winds are expected 
  late Thursday night just north of the White Mountains 
  including Springerville and Eagar. 

* WINDS...Southwest 20 to 35 mph with gusts 40 to 55 mph.

* IMPACTS...Winds this strong can make travel difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles. 

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.

&&

$$
437 
WWUS75 KFGZ 300342
NPWFGZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Flagstaff AZ
842 PM MST Wed Mar 29 2017

AZZ004-006-007-301230-
/O.CON.KFGZ.HW.W.0002.170330T1900Z-170331T0300Z/
Kaibab Plateau-Grand Canyon Country-Coconino Plateau-
Including the cities of Jacob Lake, Fredonia, 
Grand Canyon Village, Supai, North Rim, and Valle
842 PM MST Wed Mar 29 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM MST
THURSDAY...

* TIMING...Winds will increase by Noon Thursday, peaking during 
  the afternoon and evening. 

* WINDS...Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts 50 to 60 mph.

* IMPACTS...Winds this strong will make travel difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles. Minor tree and property 
  damage could also occur. 

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.

&&

$$

AZZ005-008-009-012-013-015-016-038>040-301230-
/O.CON.KFGZ.WI.Y.0012.170330T1900Z-170331T0600Z/
Marble and Glen Canyons-Yavapai County Mountains-
Northeast Plateaus and Mesas Hwy 264 Northward-
Little Colorado River Valley in Coconino County-
Little Colorado River Valley in Navajo County-
Western Mogollon Rim-Eastern Mogollon Rim-
Oak Creek and Sycamore Canyons-Black Mesa Area-
Northeast Plateaus and Mesas South of Hwy 264-
Including the cities of Page, Lees Ferry, Prescott, Seligman, 
Ash Fork, Keams Canyon, Kaibito, Wupatki N.M, .Tuba City, 
Winslow, Holbrook, Snowflake, Flagstaff, Williams, Munds Park, 
Heber, Happy Jack, Forest Lakes, Sedona, Navajo N.M., Dilkon, 
and Kykotsmovi
842 PM MST Wed Mar 29 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 11 PM MST
THURSDAY...

* TIMING...Strong winds developing Thursday afternoon, peaking 
  during the late afternoon and early evening. 

* WINDS...Southwest 20 to 35 mph with gusts from 40 to 55 mph.

* IMPACTS...Winds this strong can make travel difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles. Blowing dust could also 
  reduce visibility over the Little Colorado River valley 
  including Interstate 40 from just east of Flagstaff to near 
  Holbrook. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 30 to 39 mph...or
gusts from 40 to 57 mph...are expected. Winds this strong can
make driving difficult...especially for high profile vehicles.
Consider securing loose belongings on your property. Additional
weather information is on the web at www.weather.gov/flagstaff.

&&

$$

AZZ010-011-301230-
/O.CON.KFGZ.WI.Y.0012.170330T2100Z-170331T0600Z/
Chinle Valley-Chuska Mountains and Defiance Plateau-
Including the cities of Canyon De Chelly, Chinle, Kayenta, 
Window Rock, and Ganado
842 PM MST Wed Mar 29 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TO 11 PM MST
THURSDAY...

* TIMING...Strong winds will develop Thursday afternoon and 
  continue through the evening. 

* WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts 40 to 50 mph.

* IMPACTS...Winds this strong can make travel difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles. Blowing dust could also 
  reduce visibility over the Chinle Valley including portions of 
  Highways 160 and 191. 

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.

&&

$$

AZZ014-017-301230-
/O.CON.KFGZ.WI.Y.0012.170330T2100Z-170331T1700Z/
Little Colorado River Valley in Apache County-White Mountains-
Including the cities of St. Johns, Springerville, Show Low, 
Greer, and Pinetop
842 PM MST Wed Mar 29 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THURSDAY TO 10 AM
MST FRIDAY...

* TIMING...Strong winds will develop Thursday afternoon and 
  continue into Friday morning. The strongest winds are expected 
  late Thursday night just north of the White Mountains 
  including Springerville and Eagar. 

* WINDS...Southwest 20 to 35 mph with gusts 40 to 55 mph.

* IMPACTS...Winds this strong can make travel difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles. 

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.

&&

$$
494 
WWUS75 KFGZ 301149
NPWFGZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Flagstaff AZ
449 AM MST Thu Mar 30 2017

AZZ004-006-007-302000-
/O.CON.KFGZ.HW.W.0002.170330T1900Z-170331T0300Z/
Kaibab Plateau-Grand Canyon Country-Coconino Plateau-
Including the cities of Jacob Lake, Fredonia, 
Grand Canyon Village, Supai, North Rim, and Valle
449 AM MST Thu Mar 30 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 PM
MST THIS EVENING...

* TIMING...Winds will increase by Noon MST, peaking during the 
  afternoon and evening. 

* WINDS...Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts 50 to 60 mph.

* IMPACTS...Winds this strong will make travel difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles. Minor tree and property 
  damage could also occur. 

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.

&&

$$

AZZ005-008-009-012-013-015-016-038>040-302000-
/O.CON.KFGZ.WI.Y.0012.170330T1900Z-170331T0600Z/
Marble and Glen Canyons-Yavapai County Mountains-
Northeast Plateaus and Mesas Hwy 264 Northward-
Little Colorado River Valley in Coconino County-
Little Colorado River Valley in Navajo County-
Western Mogollon Rim-Eastern Mogollon Rim-
Oak Creek and Sycamore Canyons-Black Mesa Area-
Northeast Plateaus and Mesas South of Hwy 264-
Including the cities of Page, Lees Ferry, Prescott, Seligman, 
Ash Fork, Keams Canyon, Kaibito, Wupatki N.M, .Tuba City, 
Winslow, Holbrook, Snowflake, Flagstaff, Williams, Munds Park, 
Heber, Happy Jack, Forest Lakes, Sedona, Navajo N.M., Dilkon, 
and Kykotsmovi
449 AM MST Thu Mar 30 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 11 PM MST
THIS EVENING...

* TIMING...Strong winds will develop by this afternoon, peaking  
  during the late afternoon and early evening. 

* WINDS...Southwest 20 to 35 mph with gusts from 40 to 55 mph.

* IMPACTS...Winds this strong can make travel difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles. Blowing dust could also 
  reduce visibility over the Little Colorado River valley 
  including Interstate 40 from just east of Flagstaff to near 
  Holbrook. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 30 to 39 mph...or
gusts from 40 to 57 mph...are expected.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult...especially for 
high profile vehicles. Consider securing loose belongings on your 
property.

Additional weather information is on the web at 
www.weather.gov/flagstaff.

&&

$$

AZZ010-011-302000-
/O.CON.KFGZ.WI.Y.0012.170330T2100Z-170331T0600Z/
Chinle Valley-Chuska Mountains and Defiance Plateau-
Including the cities of Canyon De Chelly, Chinle, Kayenta, 
Window Rock, and Ganado
449 AM MST Thu Mar 30 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
11 PM MST THIS EVENING...

* TIMING...Strong winds will develop this afternoon and will 
  continue through the evening. 

* WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts 40 to 50 mph.

* IMPACTS...Winds this strong can make travel difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles. Blowing dust could also 
  reduce visibility over the Chinle Valley including portions of 
  Highways 160 and 191. 

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.

&&

$$

AZZ014-017-302000-
/O.CON.KFGZ.WI.Y.0012.170330T2100Z-170331T1700Z/
Little Colorado River Valley in Apache County-White Mountains-
Including the cities of St. Johns, Springerville, Show Low, 
Greer, and Pinetop
449 AM MST Thu Mar 30 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
10 AM MST FRIDAY...

* TIMING...Strong winds will develop this afternoon and continue
  into Friday morning. The strongest winds are expected by late
  tonight...just north of the White Mountains...including 
  Springerville and Eagar. 

* WINDS...Southwest 20 to 35 mph with gusts 40 to 55 mph.

* IMPACTS...Winds this strong can make travel difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles. 

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.

&&

$$
859 
WWUS75 KFGZ 301818
NPWFGZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Flagstaff AZ
1118 AM MST Thu Mar 30 2017

AZZ004-006-007-310300-
/O.CON.KFGZ.HW.W.0002.170330T1900Z-170331T0300Z/
Kaibab Plateau-Grand Canyon Country-Coconino Plateau-
Including the cities of Jacob Lake, Fredonia, 
Grand Canyon Village, Supai, North Rim, and Valle
1118 AM MST Thu Mar 30 2017

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

* TIMING...Winds will peak during the afternoon and evening. 

* WINDS...Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts 50 to 60 mph.

* IMPACTS...Winds this strong will make travel difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles. Minor tree and property 
  damage could also occur. 

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.

&&

$$

AZZ005-008-009-012-013-015-016-038>040-310600-
/O.CON.KFGZ.WI.Y.0012.170330T1900Z-170331T0600Z/
Marble and Glen Canyons-Yavapai County Mountains-
Northeast Plateaus and Mesas Hwy 264 Northward-
Little Colorado River Valley in Coconino County-
Little Colorado River Valley in Navajo County-
Western Mogollon Rim-Eastern Mogollon Rim-
Oak Creek and Sycamore Canyons-Black Mesa Area-
Northeast Plateaus and Mesas South of Hwy 264-
Including the cities of Page, Lees Ferry, Prescott, Seligman, 
Ash Fork, Keams Canyon, Kaibito, Wupatki N.M, .Tuba City, 
Winslow, Holbrook, Snowflake, Flagstaff, Williams, Munds Park, 
Heber, Happy Jack, Forest Lakes, Sedona, Navajo N.M., Dilkon, 
and Kykotsmovi
1118 AM MST Thu Mar 30 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST THIS EVENING...

* TIMING...Strong winds will peak during the late afternoon and 
  early evening. 

* WINDS...Southwest 20 to 35 mph with gusts from 40 to 55 mph.

* IMPACTS...Winds this strong can make travel difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles. Blowing dust could also 
  reduce visibility over the Little Colorado River valley 
  including Interstate 40 from just east of Flagstaff to near 
  Holbrook. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 30 to 39 mph...or
gusts from 40 to 57 mph...are expected.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult...especially for
high profile vehicles. Consider securing loose belongings on your
property.

Additional weather information is on the web at
www.weather.gov/flagstaff.

&&

$$

AZZ010-011-310600-
/O.CON.KFGZ.WI.Y.0012.170330T2100Z-170331T0600Z/
Chinle Valley-Chuska Mountains and Defiance Plateau-
Including the cities of Canyon De Chelly, Chinle, Kayenta, 
Window Rock, and Ganado
1118 AM MST Thu Mar 30 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST THIS EVENING...

* TIMING...Strong winds will develop this afternoon and will 
  continue through the evening. 

* WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts 40 to 50 mph.

* IMPACTS...Winds this strong can make travel difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles. Blowing dust could also 
  reduce visibility over the Chinle Valley including portions of 
  Highways 160 and 191. 

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.

&&

$$

AZZ014-017-310600-
/O.CON.KFGZ.WI.Y.0012.170330T2100Z-170331T1700Z/
Little Colorado River Valley in Apache County-White Mountains-
Including the cities of St. Johns, Springerville, Show Low, 
Greer, and Pinetop
1118 AM MST Thu Mar 30 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM MST FRIDAY...

* TIMING...Strong winds will develop this afternoon and continue 
  into Friday morning. The strongest winds are expected by late 
  tonight...just north of the White Mountains...including 
  Springerville and Eagar. 

* WINDS...Southwest 20 to 35 mph with gusts 40 to 55 mph.

* IMPACTS...Winds this strong can make travel difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles. 

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.

&&

$$
940 
WWUS75 KFGZ 310254
NPWFGZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Flagstaff AZ
754 PM MST Thu Mar 30 2017

AZZ004-006-007-310400-
/O.EXP.KFGZ.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-170331T0300Z/
Kaibab Plateau-Grand Canyon Country-Coconino Plateau-
Including the cities of Jacob Lake, Fredonia, 
Grand Canyon Village, Supai, North Rim, and Valle
754 PM MST Thu Mar 30 2017

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

Wind speeds are expected to decrease behind the cold front moving
across northwestern Arizona, though winds will continue to be
somewhat gusty behind the front. At 740 pm...observations 
indicated that the cold front was along a line from just west of 
Page...to the Grand Canyon Village...to Williams.

$$

AZZ005-008-009-012-013-015-016-038>040-310600-
/O.CON.KFGZ.WI.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-170331T0600Z/
Marble and Glen Canyons-Yavapai County Mountains-
Northeast Plateaus and Mesas Hwy 264 Northward-
Little Colorado River Valley in Coconino County-
Little Colorado River Valley in Navajo County-
Western Mogollon Rim-Eastern Mogollon Rim-
Oak Creek and Sycamore Canyons-Black Mesa Area-
Northeast Plateaus and Mesas South of Hwy 264-
Including the cities of Page, Lees Ferry, Prescott, Seligman, 
Ash Fork, Keams Canyon, Kaibito, Wupatki N.M, .Tuba City, 
Winslow, Holbrook, Snowflake, Flagstaff, Williams, Munds Park, 
Heber, Happy Jack, Forest Lakes, Sedona, Navajo N.M., Dilkon, 
and Kykotsmovi
754 PM MST Thu Mar 30 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST THIS EVENING...

* TIMING...Strong winds will peak as the cold front passes a
  particular location, through late tonight.

* WINDS...Southwest 20 to 35 mph with gusts from 40 to 55 mph.

* IMPACTS...Winds this strong can make travel difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles. Blowing dust could also 
  reduce visibility over the Little Colorado River valley 
  including Interstate 40 from just east of Flagstaff to near 
  Holbrook. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 30 to 39 mph...or
gusts from 40 to 57 mph...are expected.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult...especially for
high profile vehicles. Consider securing loose belongings on your
property.

Additional weather information is on the web at
www.weather.gov/flagstaff.

&&

$$

AZZ010-011-310600-
/O.CON.KFGZ.WI.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-170331T0600Z/
Chinle Valley-Chuska Mountains and Defiance Plateau-
Including the cities of Canyon De Chelly, Chinle, Kayenta, 
Window Rock, and Ganado
754 PM MST Thu Mar 30 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST THIS EVENING...

* TIMING...Strong winds will peak as the cold front passes a
  particular location, through late tonight.

* WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts 40 to 50 mph.

* IMPACTS...Winds this strong can make travel difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles. Blowing dust could also 
  reduce visibility over the Chinle Valley including portions of 
  Highways 160 and 191. 

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.

&&

$$

AZZ014-017-310600-
/O.CON.KFGZ.WI.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-170331T1700Z/
Little Colorado River Valley in Apache County-White Mountains-
Including the cities of St. Johns, Springerville, Show Low, 
Greer, and Pinetop
754 PM MST Thu Mar 30 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM MST FRIDAY...

* TIMING...Strong winds will continue into Friday morning. The strongest
  winds are expected by late tonight...just north of the White 
  Mountains...including Springerville and Eagar. 

* WINDS...Southwest 20 to 35 mph with gusts 40 to 55 mph.

* IMPACTS...Winds this strong can make travel difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles. 

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.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 29, 2:04 PM MSTWind AdvisoryFGZApache, Coconino, Navajo, Yavapai39 hr

Nearby

High Wind Warnings in Arizona, 2017Every high wind warning in 2017

Sources

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