Wind Advisory 14, NWS Flagstaff, AZ

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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Flagstaff AZ
1027 PM MST Fri Apr 7 2017

AZZ004>007-009>017-039-040-081400-
/O.CON.KFGZ.WI.Y.0014.170408T1800Z-170409T0300Z/
Kaibab Plateau-Marble and Glen Canyons-Grand Canyon Country-
Coconino Plateau-Northeast Plateaus and Mesas Hwy 264 Northward-
Chinle Valley-Chuska Mountains and Defiance Plateau-
Little Colorado River Valley in Coconino County-
Little Colorado River Valley in Navajo County-
Little Colorado River Valley in Apache County-
Western Mogollon Rim-Eastern Mogollon Rim-White Mountains-
Black Mesa Area-Northeast Plateaus and Mesas South of Hwy 264-
Including the cities of Jacob Lake, Fredonia, Page, Lees Ferry, 
Grand Canyon Village, Supai, North Rim, Valle, Keams Canyon, 
Kaibito, Canyon De Chelly, Chinle, Kayenta, Window Rock, Ganado, 
Wupatki N.M, .Tuba City, Winslow, Holbrook, Snowflake, St. Johns,
Springerville, Flagstaff, Williams, Munds Park, Heber, 
Happy Jack, Forest Lakes, Show Low, Greer, Pinetop, Navajo N.M., 
Dilkon, and Kykotsmovi
1027 PM MST Fri Apr 7 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM MST
SATURDAY...

* TIMING...Winds will become strong and gusty midday Saturday 
  before diminishing mid to late evening. 

* WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts 35 to 45 mph.

* IMPACTS...Driving could become difficult, especially for high 
  profile vehicles. Localized areas of blowing dust are possible 
  over valley areas 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.

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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Flagstaff AZ
623 AM MST Sat Apr 8 2017

AZZ004>007-009>017-039-040-082130-
/O.CON.KFGZ.WI.Y.0014.170408T1800Z-170409T0300Z/
Kaibab Plateau-Marble and Glen Canyons-Grand Canyon Country-
Coconino Plateau-Northeast Plateaus and Mesas Hwy 264 Northward-
Chinle Valley-Chuska Mountains and Defiance Plateau-
Little Colorado River Valley in Coconino County-
Little Colorado River Valley in Navajo County-
Little Colorado River Valley in Apache County-
Western Mogollon Rim-Eastern Mogollon Rim-White Mountains-
Black Mesa Area-Northeast Plateaus and Mesas South of Hwy 264-
Including the cities of Jacob Lake, Fredonia, Page, Lees Ferry, 
Grand Canyon Village, Supai, North Rim, Valle, Keams Canyon, 
Kaibito, Canyon De Chelly, Chinle, Kayenta, Window Rock, Ganado, 
Wupatki N.M, .Tuba City, Winslow, Holbrook, Snowflake, St. Johns,
Springerville, Flagstaff, Williams, Munds Park, Heber, 
Happy Jack, Forest Lakes, Show Low, Greer, Pinetop, Navajo N.M., 
Dilkon, and Kykotsmovi
623 AM MST Sat Apr 8 2017

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

* TIMING...Winds will steadily increase this morning. Speeds will
  peak during the afternoon and then decrease after sunset.

* WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts from 35 to 45 mph.

* IMPACTS...Localized areas of blowing dust are possible in the
  Little Colorado River valley, including I-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.

&&

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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Flagstaff AZ
1107 AM MST Sat Apr 8 2017

AZZ004>007-009>017-039-040-090300-
/O.CON.KFGZ.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-170409T0300Z/
Kaibab Plateau-Marble and Glen Canyons-Grand Canyon Country-
Coconino Plateau-Northeast Plateaus and Mesas Hwy 264 Northward-
Chinle Valley-Chuska Mountains and Defiance Plateau-
Little Colorado River Valley in Coconino County-
Little Colorado River Valley in Navajo County-
Little Colorado River Valley in Apache County-
Western Mogollon Rim-Eastern Mogollon Rim-White Mountains-
Black Mesa Area-Northeast Plateaus and Mesas South of Hwy 264-
Including the cities of Jacob Lake, Fredonia, Page, Lees Ferry, 
Grand Canyon Village, Supai, North Rim, Valle, Keams Canyon, 
Kaibito, Canyon De Chelly, Chinle, Kayenta, Window Rock, Ganado, 
Wupatki N.M, .Tuba City, Winslow, Holbrook, Snowflake, St. Johns,
Springerville, Flagstaff, Williams, Munds Park, Heber, 
Happy Jack, Forest Lakes, Show Low, Greer, Pinetop, Navajo N.M., 
Dilkon, and Kykotsmovi
1107 AM MST Sat Apr 8 2017

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

* TIMING...Winds are steadily increasing late this morning. 
  Speeds will peak during the afternoon and then decrease after 
  sunset. 

* WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts from 35 to 45 mph.

* IMPACTS...Localized areas of blowing dust are possible in the 
  Little Colorado River valley, including I-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.

&&

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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Flagstaff AZ
811 PM MST Sat Apr 8 2017

AZZ004>007-009>017-039-040-090415-
/O.EXP.KFGZ.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-170409T0300Z/
Kaibab Plateau-Marble and Glen Canyons-Grand Canyon Country-
Coconino Plateau-Northeast Plateaus and Mesas Hwy 264 Northward-
Chinle Valley-Chuska Mountains and Defiance Plateau-
Little Colorado River Valley in Coconino County-
Little Colorado River Valley in Navajo County-
Little Colorado River Valley in Apache County-
Western Mogollon Rim-Eastern Mogollon Rim-White Mountains-
Black Mesa Area-Northeast Plateaus and Mesas South of Hwy 264-
Including the cities of Jacob Lake, Fredonia, Page, Lees Ferry, 
Grand Canyon Village, Supai, North Rim, Valle, Keams Canyon, 
Kaibito, Canyon De Chelly, Chinle, Kayenta, Window Rock, Ganado, 
Wupatki N.M, .Tuba City, Winslow, Holbrook, Snowflake, St. Johns,
Springerville, Flagstaff, Williams, Munds Park, Heber, 
Happy Jack, Forest Lakes, Show Low, Greer, Pinetop, Navajo N.M., 
Dilkon, and Kykotsmovi
811 PM MST Sat Apr 8 2017

...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

Wind speeds have decreased below advisory thresholds this evening.
Locally gusty winds will persist overnight immediately downstream
from the Mogollon Rim and White Mountains including Springerville
and Eagar, but these wind gusts should remain below 40 mph.

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Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Flagstaff AZ
917 AM MST Fri Apr 7 2017

.SYNOPSIS...Expect a warm and breezy day today with periods of
passing cloud cover. A weak storm system will affect the region
on Saturday, featuring gusty southwest winds and a chance of light
showers. Lighter winds and dry weather return by late Sunday and
last into early next week.

&&

.UPDATE...No changes needed to the previous forecast this morning.
Southwesterly winds will become breezy this afternoon with high
temperatures ranging from 5 to 10 degrees above normal. There will
be mid to high level clouds through the day in advance of a weak
trough that will move through northern Arizona on Saturday. This
system will bring strong southwest winds and increased fire danger
to portions of the region.

&&

.PREV DISCUSSION /317 AM MST/...A warm and breezy day is on tap
today as the Pacific trough continues to spread into the western
United States. Southwest winds will be on the increase this
afternoon through Saturday as the trough moves inland. In
addition, expect periods of mid and high level clouds.

The strongest winds are still anticipated to be Saturday
afternoon when the trough pushes a shortwave across northern
Arizona. Forecast models are in good agreement with the track of
the shortwave and associated increase in winds. Areas along the
Mogollon Rim/White Mountains north to the Utah border will see
gusts in the 40-45 mph range and a wind advisory will likely be
needed. The winds may combine with low enough humidity in the
lower elevations to generate critical fire weather conditions for
portions of eastern Arizona. There has been very little change in
forecast precipitation, and we have continued the chance for
showers Saturday afternoon/evening primarily over the high terrain
from the Rim north. There should be just enough instability for
isolated thunder as well across northwestern Arizona.

Sunday through Wednesday of next week will feature a more zonal
west to southwest flow producing dry weather. Temperatures will be
cool behind the shortwave Sunday, but will quickly see a warming
trend early next week. There is potential for another Pacific
trough to affect the region by late next week bringing cooler and
windier weather.

&&

.AVIATION...For the 18Z Package...Expect increasing southwest winds
today, with most locations experiencing sustained winds from 10 to
20 knots and gusts from 20 to 30 knots. Winds dying down some after
sunset but remaining gusty downwind of terrain features. In
addition, expect occasional mid-to-upper level cloud cover ahead of
an approaching low pressure system. Aviation discussion not updated
for TAF amendments.

&&

.FIRE WEATHER...For today, an approaching storm system will bring
breezy southwest winds, along with humidities in the 8 to 15 percent
range below 6500 feet. On Saturday, expect strong southwest winds,
isolated showers and increasing humidities as a cold front crosses
the district. However, humidities will remain low across the eastern
zones with a Fire Weather Watch in effect for Saturday at elevations
below 6500 feet.

Sunday through Tuesday...Expect cooler temperatures and lighter
northwest winds on Sunday. Dry weather and near normal temperatures
are forecast on Monday and Tuesday.

&&

.FGZ WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...Fire Weather Watch from
Saturday morning through Saturday evening FOR AZZ110>114-140.

&&

PUBLIC...TPS/MCT
AVIATION...KD
FIRE WEATHER...McCollum

For Northern Arizona weather information visit
weather.gov/flagstaff

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Flagstaff AZ
326 AM MST Fri Apr 7 2017

AZZ004>018-037>040-080700-
Kaibab Plateau-Marble and Glen Canyons-Grand Canyon Country-
Coconino Plateau-Yavapai County Mountains-
Northeast Plateaus and Mesas Hwy 264 Northward-Chinle Valley-
Chuska Mountains and Defiance Plateau-
Little Colorado River Valley in Coconino County-
Little Colorado River Valley in Navajo County-
Little Colorado River Valley in Apache County-
Western Mogollon Rim-Eastern Mogollon Rim-White Mountains-
Northern Gila County-Yavapai County Valleys and Basins-
Oak Creek and Sycamore Canyons-Black Mesa Area-
Northeast Plateaus and Mesas South of Hwy 264-
326 AM MST Fri Apr 7 2017

This hazardous weather outlook is for Apache...Coconino...
Northern Gila...Navajo...and Yavapai Counties in Northern
Arizona.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

No weather hazards are expected today.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

Expect increased wind on Saturday as a weather system moves
through northern Arizona. Areas from the Mogollon Rim/White
Mountains north to the Utah border will see wind gusts up to 40-45
mph.

These winds may combine with low enough relative humidity in the
lower elevations of eastern Arizona to produce critical fire
weather conditions Saturday afternoon and Fire Weather Watch has
been issued.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.