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High Wind Warning 3, NWS Flagstaff, AZ

November 26, 2017Apache County, Coconino County, Navajo County, Arizona

NWS Flagstaff, AZ issued this high wind warning at Nov 26, 2017, 1:34 PM MST for Apache County, Coconino County, Navajo County, Arizona. It took effect at Nov 27, 2017, 11:00 AM MST. It was in force for 7 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Nov 26, 2017, 1:34 PM MST (20:34 UTC)
In effect from
Nov 27, 2017, 11:00 AM MST
Expired
Nov 27, 2017, 6:00 PM MST
In force
7 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 20:34 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, 8.6 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 2017-11-26Temperature 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 2017-11-26The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 31 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
2474 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
36 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
31 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
118 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

095 
WWUS75 KFGZ 262034
NPWFGZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Flagstaff AZ
134 PM MST Sun Nov 26 2017

AZZ007-012-013-015-039-271200-
/O.UPG.KFGZ.WI.Y.0034.171127T1800Z-171128T0100Z/
/O.NEW.KFGZ.HW.W.0003.171127T1800Z-171128T0100Z/
Coconino Plateau-Little Colorado River Valley in Coconino County-
Little Colorado River Valley in Navajo County-
Western Mogollon Rim-Black Mesa Area-
Including the cities of Valle, Wupatki N.M, .Tuba City, Winslow, 
Holbrook, Snowflake, Flagstaff, Williams, Munds Park, 
and Navajo N.M.
134 PM MST Sun Nov 26 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 6 PM MST MONDAY...

The National Weather Service in Flagstaff has issued a High Wind
Warning, which is in effect from 11 AM to 6 PM MST Monday. The
Wind Advisory is no longer in effect. 

* TIMING...Gusty winds will develop late Monday morning and
  persist through the afternoon.

* WINDS...Southwest sustained at 35 to 45 mph with gusts of 55 
  to 65 mph. 

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will create difficult driving conditions
  for high profile vehicles. Highways of particular concern are
  I-40 from Flagstaff to Holbrook and Highway 89 from The Gap to 
  Flagstaff. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring...with sustained wind speeds greater than 40 mph or
gusts greater than 58 mph. Winds this strong can cause property
damage. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts. Additional
weather information is on the web at www.weather.gov/flagstaff.

&&

$$

AZZ004>006-008>011-014-016-017-040-271200-
/O.CON.KFGZ.WI.Y.0034.171127T1800Z-171128T0100Z/
Kaibab Plateau-Marble and Glen Canyons-Grand Canyon Country-
Yavapai County Mountains-
Northeast Plateaus and Mesas Hwy 264 Northward-Chinle Valley-
Chuska Mountains and Defiance Plateau-
Little Colorado River Valley in Apache County-
Eastern Mogollon Rim-White Mountains-
Northeast Plateaus and Mesas South of Hwy 264-
Including the cities of Jacob Lake, Fredonia, Page, Lees Ferry, 
Grand Canyon Village, Supai, North Rim, Prescott, Seligman, 
Ash Fork, Keams Canyon, Kaibito, Canyon De Chelly, Chinle, 
Kayenta, Window Rock, Ganado, St. Johns, Springerville, Heber, 
Happy Jack, Forest Lakes, Show Low, Greer, Pinetop, Dilkon, 
and Kykotsmovi
134 PM MST Sun Nov 26 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 6 PM MST
MONDAY...

* TIMING...Gusty winds will develop late Monday morning and
  persist through the afternoon. 

* WINDS...Southwest sustained at 25 to 40 mph with gusts of 45 
  to 55 mph. 

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will create difficult driving conditions
  for high profile vehicles. There is the potential for blowing
  dust and dead vegetation. 

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
5 follow-up statements
315 
WWUS75 KFGZ 262037
NPWFGZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Flagstaff AZ
137 PM MST Sun Nov 26 2017

AZZ007-012-013-015-039-270445-
/O.CON.KFGZ.HW.W.0003.171127T1800Z-171128T0100Z/
Coconino Plateau-Little Colorado River Valley in Coconino County-
Little Colorado River Valley in Navajo County-
Western Mogollon Rim-Black Mesa Area-
Including the cities of Valle, Wupatki N.M, .Tuba City, Winslow, 
Holbrook, Snowflake, Flagstaff, Williams, Munds Park, 
and Navajo N.M.
137 PM MST Sun Nov 26 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 6 PM MST
MONDAY...

* TIMING...Gusty winds will develop late Monday morning and 
  persist through the afternoon. 

* WINDS...Southwest sustained at 35 to 45 mph with gusts of 55 
  to 65 mph. 

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will create difficult driving conditions
  for high profile vehicles. Highways of particular concern are
  I-40 from Flagstaff to Holbrook and Highway 89 from The Gap to
  Flagstaff. There is the potential for blowing dust and dead
  vegetation to reduce visibilities. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring...with sustained wind speeds greater than 40 mph or
gusts greater than 58 mph. Winds this strong can cause property
damage. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts. Additional
weather information is on the web at www.weather.gov/flagstaff.

&&

$$

AZZ004>006-008>011-014-016-017-040-270445-
/O.CON.KFGZ.WI.Y.0034.171127T1800Z-171128T0100Z/
Kaibab Plateau-Marble and Glen Canyons-Grand Canyon Country-
Yavapai County Mountains-
Northeast Plateaus and Mesas Hwy 264 Northward-Chinle Valley-
Chuska Mountains and Defiance Plateau-
Little Colorado River Valley in Apache County-
Eastern Mogollon Rim-White Mountains-
Northeast Plateaus and Mesas South of Hwy 264-
Including the cities of Jacob Lake, Fredonia, Page, Lees Ferry, 
Grand Canyon Village, Supai, North Rim, Prescott, Seligman, 
Ash Fork, Keams Canyon, Kaibito, Canyon De Chelly, Chinle, 
Kayenta, Window Rock, Ganado, St. Johns, Springerville, Heber, 
Happy Jack, Forest Lakes, Show Low, Greer, Pinetop, Dilkon, 
and Kykotsmovi
137 PM MST Sun Nov 26 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 6 PM MST
MONDAY...

* TIMING...Gusty winds will develop late Monday morning and 
  persist through the afternoon. 

* WINDS...Southwest sustained at 25 to 40 mph with gusts of 45 
  to 55 mph. 

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will create difficult driving 
  conditions for high profile vehicles. There is the potential 
  for blowing dust and dead vegetation to reduce visibilities. 

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.

&&

$$
725 
WWUS75 KFGZ 270406
NPWFGZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Flagstaff AZ
906 PM MST Sun Nov 26 2017

AZZ007-012-013-015-039-271400-
/O.CON.KFGZ.HW.W.0003.171127T1800Z-171128T0100Z/
Coconino Plateau-Little Colorado River Valley in Coconino County-
Little Colorado River Valley in Navajo County-
Western Mogollon Rim-Black Mesa Area-
Including the cities of Valle, Wupatki N.M, .Tuba City, Winslow, 
Holbrook, Snowflake, Flagstaff, Williams, Munds Park, 
and Navajo N.M.
906 PM MST Sun Nov 26 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 6 PM MST
MONDAY...

* TIMING...Gusty winds will develop late Monday morning and 
  persist through the afternoon. 

* WINDS...Southwest sustained at 35 to 45 mph with gusts of 55 
  to 65 mph. 

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will create difficult driving 
  conditions for high profile vehicles. Highways of particular 
  concern are I-40 from Flagstaff to Holbrook and Highway 89 
  from The Gap to Flagstaff. There is the potential for blowing 
  dust and dead vegetation to reduce visibilities. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring...with sustained wind speeds greater than 40 mph or
gusts greater than 58 mph. Winds this strong can cause property
damage. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts. Additional
weather information is on the web at www.weather.gov/flagstaff.

&&

$$

AZZ004>006-008>011-014-016-017-040-271400-
/O.CON.KFGZ.WI.Y.0034.171127T1800Z-171128T0100Z/
Kaibab Plateau-Marble and Glen Canyons-Grand Canyon Country-
Yavapai County Mountains-
Northeast Plateaus and Mesas Hwy 264 Northward-Chinle Valley-
Chuska Mountains and Defiance Plateau-
Little Colorado River Valley in Apache County-
Eastern Mogollon Rim-White Mountains-
Northeast Plateaus and Mesas South of Hwy 264-
Including the cities of Jacob Lake, Fredonia, Page, Lees Ferry, 
Grand Canyon Village, Supai, North Rim, Prescott, Seligman, 
Ash Fork, Keams Canyon, Kaibito, Canyon De Chelly, Chinle, 
Kayenta, Window Rock, Ganado, St. Johns, Springerville, Heber, 
Happy Jack, Forest Lakes, Show Low, Greer, Pinetop, Dilkon, 
and Kykotsmovi
906 PM MST Sun Nov 26 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 6 PM MST
MONDAY...

* TIMING...Gusty winds will develop late Monday morning and 
  persist through the afternoon. 

* WINDS...Southwest sustained at 25 to 40 mph with gusts of 45 
  to 55 mph. 

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will create difficult driving 
  conditions for high profile vehicles. There is the potential 
  for blowing dust and dead vegetation to reduce visibilities. 

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.

&&

$$
771 
WWUS75 KFGZ 270943
NPWFGZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Flagstaff AZ
243 AM MST Mon Nov 27 2017

AZZ007-012-013-015-039-280100-
/O.CON.KFGZ.HW.W.0003.171127T1800Z-171128T0100Z/
Coconino Plateau-Little Colorado River Valley in Coconino County-
Little Colorado River Valley in Navajo County-
Western Mogollon Rim-Black Mesa Area-
Including the cities of Valle, Wupatki N.M, .Tuba City, Winslow, 
Holbrook, Snowflake, Flagstaff, Williams, Munds Park, 
and Navajo N.M.
243 AM MST Mon Nov 27 2017

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

* TIMING...Gusty winds will develop late Monday morning and 
  persist through the afternoon. 

* WINDS...Southwest sustained at 35 to 45 mph with gusts of 55 
  to 65 mph. 

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will create difficult driving 
  conditions for high profile vehicles. Highways of particular 
  concern are I-40 from Flagstaff to Holbrook and Highway 89 
  from The Gap to Flagstaff. There is the potential for blowing 
  dust and dead vegetation to reduce visibilities. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring...with sustained wind speeds greater than 40 mph or
gusts greater than 58 mph. Winds this strong can cause property
damage. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts. Additional
weather information is on the web at www.weather.gov/flagstaff.

&&

$$

AZZ004>006-008>011-014-016-017-040-280100-
/O.CON.KFGZ.WI.Y.0034.171127T1800Z-171128T0100Z/
Kaibab Plateau-Marble and Glen Canyons-Grand Canyon Country-
Yavapai County Mountains-
Northeast Plateaus and Mesas Hwy 264 Northward-Chinle Valley-
Chuska Mountains and Defiance Plateau-
Little Colorado River Valley in Apache County-
Eastern Mogollon Rim-White Mountains-
Northeast Plateaus and Mesas South of Hwy 264-
Including the cities of Jacob Lake, Fredonia, Page, Lees Ferry, 
Grand Canyon Village, Supai, North Rim, Prescott, Seligman, 
Ash Fork, Keams Canyon, Kaibito, Canyon De Chelly, Chinle, 
Kayenta, Window Rock, Ganado, St. Johns, Springerville, Heber, 
Happy Jack, Forest Lakes, Show Low, Greer, Pinetop, Dilkon, 
and Kykotsmovi
243 AM MST Mon Nov 27 2017

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

* TIMING...Gusty winds will develop late Monday morning and 
  persist through the afternoon. 

* WINDS...Southwest sustained at 25 to 40 mph with gusts of 45 
  to 55 mph. 

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will create difficult driving 
  conditions for high profile vehicles. There is the potential 
  for blowing dust and dead vegetation to reduce visibilities. 

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.

&&

$$
868 
WWUS75 KFGZ 271748
NPWFGZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Flagstaff AZ
1048 AM MST Mon Nov 27 2017

AZZ007-012-013-015-039-280100-
/O.CON.KFGZ.HW.W.0003.171127T1800Z-171128T0100Z/
Coconino Plateau-Little Colorado River Valley in Coconino County-
Little Colorado River Valley in Navajo County-
Western Mogollon Rim-Black Mesa Area-
Including the cities of Valle, Wupatki N.M, .Tuba City, Winslow, 
Holbrook, Snowflake, Flagstaff, Williams, Munds Park, 
and Navajo N.M.
1048 AM MST Mon Nov 27 2017

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

* TIMING...Gusty winds will persist through the afternoon. 

* WINDS...Southwest sustained at 35 to 45 mph with gusts of 55 
  to 65 mph. 

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will create difficult driving 
  conditions for high profile vehicles. Highways of particular 
  concern are I-40 from Flagstaff to Holbrook and Highway 89 
  from The Gap to Flagstaff. There is the potential for blowing 
  dust and dead vegetation to reduce visibilities. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring...with sustained wind speeds greater than 40 mph or
gusts greater than 58 mph. Winds this strong can cause property
damage. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts. Additional
weather information is on the web at www.weather.gov/flagstaff.

&&

$$

AZZ004>006-008>011-014-016-017-040-280100-
/O.CON.KFGZ.WI.Y.0034.171127T1800Z-171128T0100Z/
Kaibab Plateau-Marble and Glen Canyons-Grand Canyon Country-
Yavapai County Mountains-
Northeast Plateaus and Mesas Hwy 264 Northward-Chinle Valley-
Chuska Mountains and Defiance Plateau-
Little Colorado River Valley in Apache County-
Eastern Mogollon Rim-White Mountains-
Northeast Plateaus and Mesas South of Hwy 264-
Including the cities of Jacob Lake, Fredonia, Page, Lees Ferry, 
Grand Canyon Village, Supai, North Rim, Prescott, Seligman, 
Ash Fork, Keams Canyon, Kaibito, Canyon De Chelly, Chinle, 
Kayenta, Window Rock, Ganado, St. Johns, Springerville, Heber, 
Happy Jack, Forest Lakes, Show Low, Greer, Pinetop, Dilkon, 
and Kykotsmovi
1048 AM MST Mon Nov 27 2017

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

* TIMING...Gusty winds will persist through the afternoon. 

* WINDS...Southwest sustained at 25 to 40 mph with gusts of 45 
  to 55 mph. 

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will create difficult driving 
  conditions for high profile vehicles. There is the potential 
  for blowing dust and dead vegetation to reduce visibilities. 

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.

&&

$$
913 
WWUS75 KFGZ 280050
NPWFGZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Flagstaff AZ
550 PM MST Mon Nov 27 2017

AZZ007-012-013-015-039-280200-
/O.EXP.KFGZ.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-171128T0100Z/
Coconino Plateau-Little Colorado River Valley in Coconino County-
Little Colorado River Valley in Navajo County-
Western Mogollon Rim-Black Mesa Area-
Including the cities of Valle, Wupatki N.M, .Tuba City, Winslow, 
Holbrook, Snowflake, Flagstaff, Williams, Munds Park, 
and Navajo N.M.
550 PM MST Mon Nov 27 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM MST THIS EVENING...

The main threat for widespread damaging winds has passed. The high
wind waring will be allowed to expire at 6 pm this evening. 

$$

AZZ004>006-008>011-014-016-017-040-280200-
/O.EXP.KFGZ.WI.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-171128T0100Z/
Kaibab Plateau-Marble and Glen Canyons-Grand Canyon Country-
Yavapai County Mountains-
Northeast Plateaus and Mesas Hwy 264 Northward-Chinle Valley-
Chuska Mountains and Defiance Plateau-
Little Colorado River Valley in Apache County-
Eastern Mogollon Rim-White Mountains-
Northeast Plateaus and Mesas South of Hwy 264-
Including the cities of Jacob Lake, Fredonia, Page, Lees Ferry, 
Grand Canyon Village, Supai, North Rim, Prescott, Seligman, 
Ash Fork, Keams Canyon, Kaibito, Canyon De Chelly, Chinle, 
Kayenta, Window Rock, Ganado, St. Johns, Springerville, Heber, 
Happy Jack, Forest Lakes, Show Low, Greer, Pinetop, Dilkon, 
and Kykotsmovi
550 PM MST Mon Nov 27 2017

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM MST THIS EVENING...

The main threat for widespread strong winds has passed. The wind 
advisory will be allowed to expire at 6 pm this evening. 

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Nov 26, 2:50 AM MSTWind AdvisoryFGZApache, Coconino, Navajo, Yavapai39 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.