Alert archive / Arizona / Wind Advisories in 2017
Wind Advisory 7, NWS Tucson, AZ
NWS Tucson, AZ issued this wind advisory at Apr 27, 2017, 1:13 PM MST for 6 counties in Arizona. It took effect at Apr 28, 2017, 12:00 PM MST. It was in force for 8 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Apr 27, 2017, 1:13 PM MST (20:13 UTC)
- In effect from
- Apr 28, 2017, 12:00 PM MST
- Expired
- Apr 28, 2017, 8:00 PM MST
- In force
- 8 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 20:10 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, 8.2 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.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 2774 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 55 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 151 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 293 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
327 WWUS75 KTWC 272013 NPWTWC URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Tucson AZ 113 PM MST Thu Apr 27 2017 AZZ508-509-511-512-281030- /O.NEW.KTWC.DU.Y.0011.170428T1900Z-170429T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KTWC.WI.Y.0007.170428T1900Z-170429T0300Z/ Eastern Cochise County below 5000 feet-Upper Gila River Valley- Galiuro and Pinaleno Mountains-Chiricahua Mountains- Including the cities of Willcox, Douglas, Clifton, Safford, Mount Graham, and Chiricahua NM 113 PM MST Thu Apr 27 2017 ...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM MST FRIDAY... ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM MST FRIDAY... The National Weather Service in Tucson has issued a Blowing Dust Advisory, which is in effect from noon to 8 PM MST Friday. A Wind Advisory has also been issued. This Wind Advisory is in effect from noon to 8 PM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will result in areas of dense blowing dust along Interstate-10 near San Simon and the Willcox Playa. Blowing dust can restrict visibilities below a mile posing a significant hazard to motorists. In general, winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. In addition to roadway impacts, loose and unsecured outdoor objects may be blown around. * TIMING...Winds will increase by late morning, with the strongest winds during the afternoon hours. * WINDS...Southwest to west winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts to near 50 mph in the afternoon. * VISIBILITY...Dense blowing dust near portions of I-10 east of Willcox may reduce visibility to less than a half mile at times. Otherwise, blowing dust will occasionally limit visibility to less than a mile. * For a detailed view of the hazard area...visit weather.gov/Tucson and click on the DETAILED HAZARDS TAB * Current air pollution levels are available from the Pima County Department of Environmental Quality website at www.pima.gov/deq or by calling (520) 724-7446 PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blowing Dust Advisory means that blowing dust will restrict visibilities below one mile in some areas. Travelers are urged to use caution. If you encounter localized dense blowing dust... especially near plowed fields or construction sites...do not drive into it if at all possible. 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. && $$ AZZ503>507-510-513-514-281030- /O.NEW.KTWC.WI.Y.0007.170428T1900Z-170429T0300Z/ Upper Santa Cruz River Valley/Altar Valley-Tucson Metro Area- South Central Pinal County-Southeast Pinal County- Upper San Pedro River Valley- White Mountains of Graham and Greenlee Counties- Dragoon and Mule and Huachuca and Santa Rita Mountains- Catalina and Rincon Mountains- Including the cities of Mammoth, Oracle, Sierra Vista, Benson, Hannagan Meadow, Bisbee, Canelo Hills, Madera Canyon, Mount Lemmon, and Summerhaven 113 PM MST Thu Apr 27 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM MST FRIDAY... The National Weather Service in Tucson has issued a Wind Advisory, which is in effect from noon to 8 PM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Winds this strong can make driving difficult... especially for high profile vehicles. In addition...loose and unsecured outdoor objects may be blown around. Localized blowing dust will be possible, especially near loose dry soils. Blowing dust may briefly reduce visibilities below a mile. * TIMING...Winds will increase by late morning, with the strongest winds during the afternoon hours. * WINDS...Southwest to west winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts to near 50 mph in the afternoon. * For a detailed view of the hazard area...visit weather.gov/Tucson and click on the DETAILED HAZARDS TAB PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 30 mph or greater are expected in the valleys...or 35 mph or greater above 5000 feet. Higher gusts are also likely. This could make driving difficult...especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ Visit us on Facebook...Twitter...YouTube...and at weather.gov/Tucson
3 follow-up statements
634 WWUS75 KTWC 281007 NPWTWC URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Tucson AZ 307 AM MST Fri Apr 28 2017 AZZ508-509-511-512-281800- /O.CON.KTWC.DU.Y.0011.170428T1900Z-170429T0300Z/ /O.CON.KTWC.WI.Y.0007.170428T1900Z-170429T0300Z/ Eastern Cochise County below 5000 feet-Upper Gila River Valley- Galiuro and Pinaleno Mountains-Chiricahua Mountains- Including the cities of Willcox, Douglas, Clifton, Safford, Mount Graham, and Chiricahua NM 307 AM MST Fri Apr 28 2017 ...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 PM MST THIS EVENING... ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 PM MST THIS EVENING... * IMPACTS...Strong winds will result in areas of dense blowing dust along Interstate-10 near San Simon and the Willcox Playa. Blowing dust can restrict visibilities below a mile posing a significant hazard to motorists. In general, winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. In addition to roadway impacts, loose and unsecured outdoor objects may be blown around. * TIMING...Winds will increase by later this morning, with the strongest winds during the afternoon hours. * WINDS...Southwest to west winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts to near 50 mph in the afternoon. * VISIBILITY...Dense blowing dust near portions of I-10 east of Willcox may reduce visibility to less than a half mile at times. Otherwise, blowing dust will occasionally limit visibility to less than a mile. * For a detailed view of the hazard area...visit weather.gov/Tucson and click on the DETAILED HAZARDS TAB * Current air pollution levels are available from the Pima County Department of Environmental Quality website at www.pima.gov/deq or by calling (520) 724-7446 PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blowing Dust Advisory means that blowing dust will restrict visibilities below one mile in some areas. Travelers are urged to use caution. If you encounter localized dense blowing dust... especially near plowed fields or construction sites...do not drive into it if at all possible. 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. && $$ AZZ503>507-510-513-514-281800- /O.CON.KTWC.WI.Y.0007.170428T1900Z-170429T0300Z/ Upper Santa Cruz River Valley/Altar Valley-Tucson Metro Area- South Central Pinal County-Southeast Pinal County- Upper San Pedro River Valley- White Mountains of Graham and Greenlee Counties- Dragoon and Mule and Huachuca and Santa Rita Mountains- Catalina and Rincon Mountains- Including the cities of Mammoth, Oracle, Sierra Vista, Benson, Hannagan Meadow, Bisbee, Canelo Hills, Madera Canyon, Mount Lemmon, and Summerhaven 307 AM MST Fri Apr 28 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 PM MST THIS EVENING... * IMPACTS...Winds this strong can make driving difficult... especially for high profile vehicles. In addition...loose and unsecured outdoor objects may be blown around. Localized blowing dust will be possible, especially near loose dry soils. Blowing dust may briefly reduce visibilities below a mile. * TIMING...Winds will increase by later this morning, with the strongest winds during the afternoon hours. * WINDS...Southwest to west winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts to near 50 mph in the afternoon. * For a detailed view of the hazard area...visit weather.gov/Tucson and click on the DETAILED HAZARDS TAB PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 30 mph or greater are expected in the valleys...or 35 mph or greater above 5000 feet. Higher gusts are also likely. This could make driving difficult...especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ Visit us on Facebook...Twitter...YouTube...and at weather.gov/Tucson
504 WWUS75 KTWC 281737 NPWTWC URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Tucson AZ 1037 AM MST Fri Apr 28 2017 AZZ508-509-511-512-290300- /O.CON.KTWC.DU.Y.0011.170428T1900Z-170429T0300Z/ /O.CON.KTWC.WI.Y.0007.170428T1900Z-170429T0300Z/ Eastern Cochise County below 5000 feet-Upper Gila River Valley- Galiuro and Pinaleno Mountains-Chiricahua Mountains- Including the cities of Willcox, Douglas, Clifton, Safford, Mount Graham, and Chiricahua NM 1037 AM MST Fri Apr 28 2017 ...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS EVENING... ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS EVENING... * IMPACTS...Strong winds will result in areas of dense blowing dust along Interstate-10 near San Simon and the Willcox Playa. Blowing dust can restrict visibilities below a mile posing a significant hazard to motorists. In general, winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. In addition to roadway impacts, loose and unsecured outdoor objects may be blown around. * TIMING...Winds will increase by later this morning, with the strongest winds during the afternoon hours. * WINDS...Southwest to west winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts to near 50 mph in the afternoon. * VISIBILITY...Dense blowing dust near portions of I-10 east of Willcox may reduce visibility to less than a half mile at times. Otherwise, blowing dust will occasionally limit visibility to less than a mile. * For a detailed view of the hazard area...visit weather.gov/Tucson and click on the DETAILED HAZARDS TAB * Current air pollution levels are available from the Pima County Department of Environmental Quality website at www.pima.gov/deq or by calling (520) 724-7446 PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blowing Dust Advisory means that blowing dust will restrict visibilities below one mile in some areas. Travelers are urged to use caution. If you encounter localized dense blowing dust... especially near plowed fields or construction sites...do not drive into it if at all possible. 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. && $$ AZZ503>507-510-513-514-290300- /O.CON.KTWC.WI.Y.0007.170428T1900Z-170429T0300Z/ Upper Santa Cruz River Valley/Altar Valley-Tucson Metro Area- South Central Pinal County-Southeast Pinal County- Upper San Pedro River Valley- White Mountains of Graham and Greenlee Counties- Dragoon and Mule and Huachuca and Santa Rita Mountains- Catalina and Rincon Mountains- Including the cities of Mammoth, Oracle, Sierra Vista, Benson, Hannagan Meadow, Bisbee, Canelo Hills, Madera Canyon, Mount Lemmon, and Summerhaven 1037 AM MST Fri Apr 28 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS EVENING... * IMPACTS...Winds this strong can make driving difficult... especially for high profile vehicles. In addition...loose and unsecured outdoor objects may be blown around. Localized blowing dust will be possible, especially near loose dry soils. Blowing dust may briefly reduce visibilities below a mile. * TIMING...Winds will increase by later this morning, with the strongest winds during the afternoon hours. * WINDS...Southwest to west winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts to near 50 mph in the afternoon. * For a detailed view of the hazard area...visit weather.gov/Tucson and click on the DETAILED HAZARDS TAB PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 30 mph or greater are expected in the valleys...or 35 mph or greater above 5000 feet. Higher gusts are also likely. This could make driving difficult...especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ Visit us on Facebook...Twitter...YouTube...and at weather.gov/Tucson
244 WWUS75 KTWC 290256 NPWTWC URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Tucson AZ 756 PM MST Fri Apr 28 2017 AZZ508-509-511-512-290400- /O.EXP.KTWC.DU.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-170429T0300Z/ /O.EXP.KTWC.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-170429T0300Z/ Eastern Cochise County below 5000 feet-Upper Gila River Valley- Galiuro and Pinaleno Mountains-Chiricahua Mountains- Including the cities of Willcox, Douglas, Clifton, Safford, Mount Graham, and Chiricahua NM 756 PM MST Fri Apr 28 2017 ...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM MST THIS EVENING... ...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM MST THIS EVENING... Winds have decreased below advisory criteria this evening. Expect occasional gusts the rest of this evening then winds diminishing by daybreak Wednesday. With the decrease in winds, the threat of blowing dust has also subsided. Therefore...the Blowing Dust and Wind Advisory have been allowed to expire at 8 PM MST. $$ AZZ503>507-510-513-514-290400- /O.EXP.KTWC.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-170429T0300Z/ Upper Santa Cruz River Valley/Altar Valley-Tucson Metro Area- South Central Pinal County-Southeast Pinal County- Upper San Pedro River Valley- White Mountains of Graham and Greenlee Counties- Dragoon and Mule and Huachuca and Santa Rita Mountains- Catalina and Rincon Mountains- Including the cities of Mammoth, Oracle, Sierra Vista, Benson, Hannagan Meadow, Bisbee, Canelo Hills, Madera Canyon, Mount Lemmon, and Summerhaven 756 PM MST Fri Apr 28 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM MST THIS EVENING... Winds have decreased below advisory criteria this evening. Expect occasional gusts the rest of this evening then winds diminishing by daybreak Wednesday. Therefore...the Wind Advisory has been allowed to expire at 8 PM MST. $$ Visit us on Facebook...Twitter...YouTube...and at weather.gov/Tucson
The office that day
Everything else NWS Tucson, AZ issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 3:43 AM MST | Red Flag Warning | TWC | Cochise, Graham, Greenlee, Pima, Pinal, Santa Cruz | 40 hr |
| Apr 27, 1:13 PM MST | Blowing Dust Advisory | TWC | Cochise, Graham, Greenlee, Pinal | 31 hr |
| Apr 27, 1:24 PM MST | Fire Weather Watch | TWC | Cochise, Graham, Greenlee, Pima, Pinal, Santa Cruz | 26 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.