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High Wind Warning 2, NWS Flagstaff, AZ

April 11, 2018Apache County, Coconino County, Navajo County, Arizona

NWS Flagstaff, AZ issued this high wind warning at Apr 11, 2018, 1:28 PM MST for Apache County, Coconino County, Navajo County, Arizona. It took effect at Apr 12, 2018, 9:00 AM MST. It was in force for 10 hr. 13 reports 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
Apr 11, 2018, 1:28 PM MST (20:28 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 12, 2018, 9:00 AM MST
Expired
Apr 12, 2018, 7:00 PM MST
In force
10 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 20:31 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
Apr 12, 9:13 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 621 W Two Guns, AZMESONET STATION AZT09, 1 W TWO GUNS.
Apr 12, 9:13 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 621 W Two Guns, AZ
Apr 12, 11:35 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 593 Ne Show Low, AZREPORTED AT SHOW LOW REGIONAL AIRPORT.
Apr 12, 12:18 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 621 W Winslow, AZ
Apr 12, 12:35 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 61Heber-Overgaard, AZREPORTED AT HEBER-OVERGAARD.
Apr 12, 12:35 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 691 W Springerville, AZCORRECTS PREVIOUS NON-TSTM WND GST REPORT FROM 1 W SPRINGERVILLE. REPORTED AT SPRINGERVILLE AIRPORT.
Apr 12, 1:34 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 611 Nnw Saint Johns, AZREPORTED AT ST JOHNS AIRPORT ARIZONA.
Apr 12, 2:17 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 66Lupton, AZREPORTED AT LUPTON ARIZONA.
Apr 12, 2:50 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 64Window Rock, AZCORRECTS PREVIOUS NON-TSTM WND GST REPORT FROM WINDOW ROCK. REPORTED AT WINDOW ROCK ARIZONA.
Apr 12, 2:50 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 64Window Rock, AZREPORTED AT WINDOW ROCK ARIZONA.
Apr 12, 2:54 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 66Window Rock Airport, AZASOS STATION RQE, WINDOW ROCK AIRPORT.
Apr 12, 3:01 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 691 W Springerville, AZREPORTED AT SPRINGERVILLE AIRPORT.
Apr 12, 3:39 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND DMGKinlichee, AZNAVAJO TIMES REPORTS ROOF BLOWN OFF MOBILE HOME DUE TO STRONG WINDS.

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, 8.5 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 2018-04-11Temperature 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 2018-04-11The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 136 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 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
3345 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
59 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
136 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
166 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

397 
WWUS75 KFGZ 112028
NPWFGZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Flagstaff AZ
128 PM MST Wed Apr 11 2018


AZZ012-120430-
/O.UPG.KFGZ.WI.Y.0016.180412T1400Z-180413T0200Z/
/O.NEW.KFGZ.HW.W.0002.180412T1600Z-180413T0200Z/
/O.CON.KFGZ.WI.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-180412T0300Z/
Little Colorado River Valley in Coconino County-
Including the cities of Wupatki N.M and .Tuba City
128 PM MST Wed Apr 11 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 7 PM MST THURSDAY...

The National Weather Service in Flagstaff has issued a High Wind
Warning, which is in effect from 9 AM to 7 PM MST Thursday. The
Wind Advisory for THURSDAY is no longer in effect. 

* TIMING...This afternoon and evening, high elevation locations
  remaining gusty through tonight. Strong winds resume Thursday 
  morning, lasting through the day and into the early evening. 

* WINDS...Today southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 45 mph.
  Thursday southwest 30 to 45 mph with gusts to 60 mph.
  

* IMPACTS...Be prepared for areas of low visibility in blowing
  dust and sand and hazardous crosswinds at times, especially on
  Thursday.

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.

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.

&&

$$

AZZ011-013-014-017-040-120430-
/O.UPG.KFGZ.HW.A.0002.180412T1600Z-180413T0200Z/
/O.NEW.KFGZ.HW.W.0002.180412T1600Z-180413T0200Z/
Chuska Mountains and Defiance Plateau-
Little Colorado River Valley in Navajo County-
Little Colorado River Valley in Apache County-White Mountains-
Northeast Plateaus and Mesas South of Hwy 264-
Including the cities of Window Rock, Ganado, Winslow, Holbrook, 
Snowflake, St. Johns, Springerville, Show Low, Greer, Pinetop, 
Dilkon, and Kykotsmovi
128 PM MST Wed Apr 11 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 7 PM MST THURSDAY...

The National Weather Service in Flagstaff has issued a High Wind
Warning, which is in effect from 9 AM to 7 PM MST Thursday. The
High Wind Watch is no longer in effect. 

* TIMING...Early Thursday morning, lasting through the day and 
  into early Thursday evening. 

* WINDS...Southwest 25 to 40 mph with gusts to 65 mph.

* IMPACTS...Be prepared for areas of near zero visibility in
  blowing dust and sand. Winds this strong can make for hazardous
  driving conditions, especially for high profile vehicles. Avoid
  travel if at all possible. Some property damage is possible.
  

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

&&

$$

AZZ004-006-007-009-015-039-120430-
/O.CON.KFGZ.WI.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-180412T0300Z/
/O.CON.KFGZ.WI.Y.0016.180412T1400Z-180413T0200Z/
Kaibab Plateau-Grand Canyon Country-Coconino Plateau-
Northeast Plateaus and Mesas Hwy 264 Northward-
Western Mogollon Rim-Black Mesa Area-
Including the cities of Jacob Lake, Fredonia, 
Grand Canyon Village, Supai, North Rim, Valle, Keams Canyon, 
Kaibito, Flagstaff, Williams, Munds Park, and Navajo N.M.
128 PM MST Wed Apr 11 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS EVENING...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 7 PM MST
THURSDAY...

* TIMING...This afternoon and evening, high elevation locations
  remaining gusty through tonight. Strong winds resume Thursday 
  morning, lasting through the day and into the early evening. 

* WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 45 mph today. 
  Southwest 20 to 35 mph with gusts to 50 mph on Thursday. 

* IMPACTS...Localized areas of blowing dust and sand.

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.

&&

$$

AZZ005-008-010-016-018-037-038-120430-
/O.CON.KFGZ.WI.Y.0016.180412T1400Z-180413T0200Z/
Marble and Glen Canyons-Yavapai County Mountains-Chinle Valley-
Eastern Mogollon Rim-Northern Gila County-
Yavapai County Valleys and Basins-Oak Creek and Sycamore Canyons-
Including the cities of Page, Lees Ferry, Prescott, Seligman, 
Ash Fork, Canyon De Chelly, Chinle, Kayenta, Heber, Happy Jack, 
Forest Lakes, Payson, Strawberry, Young, Cottonwood, Camp Verde, 
Cordes Junction, Bagdad, and Sedona
128 PM MST Wed Apr 11 2018

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

* TIMING...Early Thursday morning, lasting through the day and 
  into early Thursday evening. 

* WINDS...Southwest 20 to 35 mph with gusts to 50 mph.

* IMPACTS...Localized areas of blowing dust and sand.

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
993 
WWUS75 KFGZ 112058
NPWFGZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Flagstaff AZ
158 PM MST Wed Apr 11 2018


AZZ012-120500-
/O.CON.KFGZ.HW.W.0002.180412T1600Z-180413T0200Z/
/O.CON.KFGZ.WI.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-180412T0300Z/
Little Colorado River Valley in Coconino County-
Including the cities of Wupatki N.M and .Tuba City
158 PM MST Wed Apr 11 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 7 PM MST
THURSDAY...

* TIMING...This afternoon and evening, high elevation locations 
  remaining gusty through tonight. Strong winds resume Thursday 
  morning, lasting through the day and into the early evening. 

* WINDS...Today southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 45 mph. 
  Thursday southwest 30 to 45 mph with gusts to 60 mph. 

* IMPACTS...Be prepared for areas of low visibility in blowing 
  dust and sand and hazardous crosswinds at times, especially on 
  Thursday. 

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.

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.

&&

$$

AZZ011-013-014-017-040-120500-
/O.CON.KFGZ.HW.W.0002.180412T1600Z-180413T0200Z/
Chuska Mountains and Defiance Plateau-
Little Colorado River Valley in Navajo County-
Little Colorado River Valley in Apache County-White Mountains-
Northeast Plateaus and Mesas South of Hwy 264-
Including the cities of Window Rock, Ganado, Winslow, Holbrook, 
Snowflake, St. Johns, Springerville, Show Low, Greer, Pinetop, 
Dilkon, and Kykotsmovi
158 PM MST Wed Apr 11 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 7 PM MST
THURSDAY...

* TIMING...Early Thursday morning, lasting through the day and 
  into early Thursday evening. 

* WINDS...Southwest 25 to 40 mph with gusts to 65 mph.

* IMPACTS...Be prepared for areas of near zero visibility in 
  blowing dust and sand. Winds this strong can make for 
  hazardous driving conditions, especially for high profile 
  vehicles. Avoid travel if at all possible. Some property 
  damage is possible. 

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

&&

$$

AZZ004-006-007-009-015-039-120500-
/O.CON.KFGZ.WI.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-180412T0300Z/
/O.CON.KFGZ.WI.Y.0016.180412T1400Z-180413T0200Z/
Kaibab Plateau-Grand Canyon Country-Coconino Plateau-
Northeast Plateaus and Mesas Hwy 264 Northward-
Western Mogollon Rim-Black Mesa Area-
Including the cities of Jacob Lake, Fredonia, 
Grand Canyon Village, Supai, North Rim, Valle, Keams Canyon, 
Kaibito, Flagstaff, Williams, Munds Park, and Navajo N.M.
158 PM MST Wed Apr 11 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS EVENING...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 7 PM MST
THURSDAY...

* TIMING...This afternoon and evening, high elevation locations 
  remaining gusty through tonight. Strong winds resume Thursday 
  morning, lasting through the day and into the early evening. 

* WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 45 mph today. 
  Southwest 20 to 35 mph with gusts to 50 mph on Thursday. 

* IMPACTS...Localized areas of blowing dust and sand.

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.

&&

$$

AZZ005-008-010-016-018-037-038-120500-
/O.CON.KFGZ.WI.Y.0016.180412T1400Z-180413T0200Z/
Marble and Glen Canyons-Yavapai County Mountains-Chinle Valley-
Eastern Mogollon Rim-Northern Gila County-
Yavapai County Valleys and Basins-Oak Creek and Sycamore Canyons-
Including the cities of Page, Lees Ferry, Prescott, Seligman, 
Ash Fork, Canyon De Chelly, Chinle, Kayenta, Heber, Happy Jack, 
Forest Lakes, Payson, Strawberry, Young, Cottonwood, Camp Verde, 
Cordes Junction, Bagdad, and Sedona
158 PM MST Wed Apr 11 2018

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

* TIMING...Early Thursday morning, lasting through the day and 
  into early Thursday evening. 

* WINDS...Southwest 20 to 35 mph with gusts to 50 mph.

* IMPACTS...Localized areas of blowing dust and sand.

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.

&&

$$
391 
WWUS75 KFGZ 120314
NPWFGZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Flagstaff AZ
814 PM MST Wed Apr 11 2018

AZZ012-121230-
/O.EXP.KFGZ.WI.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-180412T0300Z/
/O.CON.KFGZ.HW.W.0002.180412T1600Z-180413T0200Z/
Little Colorado River Valley in Coconino County-
Including the cities of Wupatki N.M and .Tuba City
814 PM MST Wed Apr 11 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 7 PM MST
THURSDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY FOR WEDNESDAY HAS EXPIRED...

* TIMING...Strong winds resume Thursday morning, lasting through 
  the day and into the early evening. 

* WINDS...Southwest 30 to 45 mph with gusts to 60 mph. 

* IMPACTS...Be prepared for areas of low visibility in blowing
  dust and sand and hazardous crosswinds at times. 

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.

&&

$$

AZZ004-006-007-009-015-039-121230-
/O.EXP.KFGZ.WI.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-180412T0300Z/
/O.CON.KFGZ.WI.Y.0016.180412T1400Z-180413T0200Z/
Kaibab Plateau-Grand Canyon Country-Coconino Plateau-
Northeast Plateaus and Mesas Hwy 264 Northward-
Western Mogollon Rim-Black Mesa Area-
Including the cities of Jacob Lake, Fredonia, 
Grand Canyon Village, Supai, North Rim, Valle, Keams Canyon, 
Kaibito, Flagstaff, Williams, Munds Park, and Navajo N.M.
814 PM MST Wed Apr 11 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 7 PM MST
THURSDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY FOR WEDNESDAY HAS EXPIRED...

* TIMING...High elevation locations remaining gusty tonight. 
  Strong winds resume Thursday morning, lasting through the day 
  and into the early evening. 

* WINDS...Southwest 20 to 35 mph with gusts to 50 mph. 

* IMPACTS...Localized areas of blowing dust and sand.

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.

&&

$$

AZZ011-013-014-017-040-121230-
/O.CON.KFGZ.HW.W.0002.180412T1600Z-180413T0200Z/
Chuska Mountains and Defiance Plateau-
Little Colorado River Valley in Navajo County-
Little Colorado River Valley in Apache County-White Mountains-
Northeast Plateaus and Mesas South of Hwy 264-
Including the cities of Window Rock, Ganado, Winslow, Holbrook, 
Snowflake, St. Johns, Springerville, Show Low, Greer, Pinetop, 
Dilkon, and Kykotsmovi
814 PM MST Wed Apr 11 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 7 PM MST
THURSDAY...

* TIMING...Winds increasing early Thursday morning, lasting
  through the day and into early evening. 

* WINDS...Southwest 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 65 mph.

* IMPACTS...Be prepared for areas of near zero visibility in 
  blowing dust and sand. Winds this strong can make for 
  hazardous driving conditions, especially for high profile 
  vehicles. Avoid travel if at all possible. Some property 
  damage is possible. 

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

&&

$$

AZZ005-008-010-016-018-037-038-121230-
/O.CON.KFGZ.WI.Y.0016.180412T1400Z-180413T0200Z/
Marble and Glen Canyons-Yavapai County Mountains-Chinle Valley-
Eastern Mogollon Rim-Northern Gila County-
Yavapai County Valleys and Basins-Oak Creek and Sycamore Canyons-
Including the cities of Page, Lees Ferry, Prescott, Seligman, 
Ash Fork, Canyon De Chelly, Chinle, Kayenta, Heber, Happy Jack, 
Forest Lakes, Payson, Strawberry, Young, Cottonwood, Camp Verde, 
Cordes Junction, Bagdad, and Sedona
814 PM MST Wed Apr 11 2018

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

* TIMING...Wind increasing early Thursday morning, lasting through
  the day and into early evening. 

* WINDS...Southwest 20 to 35 mph with gusts to 50 mph.

* IMPACTS...Localized areas of blowing dust and sand.

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.

&&

$$
893 
WWUS75 KFGZ 120907
NPWFGZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Flagstaff AZ
207 AM MST Thu Apr 12 2018

AZZ011>014-040-121815-
/O.NEW.KFGZ.DS.W.0001.180412T1600Z-180413T0200Z/
/O.CON.KFGZ.HW.W.0002.180412T1600Z-180413T0200Z/
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-
Northeast Plateaus and Mesas South of Hwy 264-
Including the cities of Window Rock, Ganado, Wupatki N.M, 
.Tuba City, Winslow, Holbrook, Snowflake, St. Johns, 
Springerville, Dilkon, and Kykotsmovi
207 AM MST Thu Apr 12 2018

...DUST STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM
MST THIS EVENING...

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

The National Weather Service in Flagstaff has issued a Dust Storm
Warning, which is in effect from 9 AM this morning to 7 PM MST
this evening. 

* TIMING...Wind speeds increasing by mid morning, peak speeds 
  between noon and 6 pm, then decreasing into the early evening.
 
* WINDS...Southwest 30 to 45 mph with gusts to 65 mph.

* VISIBILITY...Frequently dropping to below one quarter mile. 

* Impacts...Be prepared for areas of near zero visibility in
  blowing dust, sand and tumbleweeds. Winds this strong can make 
  for hazardous driving conditions, especially for high profile 
  vehicles. Avoid travel if at all possible. Some property damage 
  is possible. 

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.

A Dust Storm Warning means visibilities are less than one quarter
mile due to blowing dust. Travel could become extremely
dangerous. Persons with respiratory problems should make
preparations to stay indoors until the storm passes. 

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

&&

$$

AZZ005-009-010-039-121815-
/O.NEW.KFGZ.DS.W.0001.180412T1600Z-180413T0200Z/
/O.CON.KFGZ.WI.Y.0016.180412T1400Z-180413T0200Z/
Marble and Glen Canyons-
Northeast Plateaus and Mesas Hwy 264 Northward-Chinle Valley-
Black Mesa Area-
Including the cities of Page, Lees Ferry, Keams Canyon, Kaibito, 
Canyon De Chelly, Chinle, Kayenta, and Navajo N.M.
207 AM MST Thu Apr 12 2018

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

...DUST STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM
MST THIS EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Flagstaff has issued a Dust Storm
Warning, which is in effect from 9 AM this morning to 7 PM MST
this evening. 

* TIMING...Wind speeds increasing quickly by mid morning, lasting
  through the day and into early evening. 

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

* VISIBILITY...Below one quarter mile at times. 

* Impacts...Difficult travel due to strongs winds and low 
  visibility.
  

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 30 to 39 mph...or
gusts from 40 to 57 mph...are expected. Consider securing loose 
belongings on your property.

A Dust Storm Warning means visibilities are less than one quarter
mile due to blowing dust. Travel could become extremely 
dangerous. Persons with respiratory problems should make 
preparations to stay indoors until the storm passes. 

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

&&

$$

AZZ017-121815-
/O.CON.KFGZ.HW.W.0002.180412T1600Z-180413T0200Z/
White Mountains-
Including the cities of Show Low, Greer, and Pinetop
207 AM MST Thu Apr 12 2018

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

* TIMING...Winds increasing early Thursday morning, lasting 
  through the day and into early evening. 

* WINDS...Southwest 30 to 45 mph with gusts to 65 mph.

* IMPACTS...Winds this strong can make for hazardous driving 
  conditions, especially for high profile vehicles. Avoid travel 
  if at all possible. Some property damage is possible. 

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

&&

$$

AZZ004-006>008-015-016-018-037-038-121815-
/O.CON.KFGZ.WI.Y.0016.180412T1400Z-180413T0200Z/
Kaibab Plateau-Grand Canyon Country-Coconino Plateau-
Yavapai County Mountains-Western Mogollon Rim-
Eastern Mogollon Rim-Northern Gila County-
Yavapai County Valleys and Basins-Oak Creek and Sycamore Canyons-
Including the cities of Jacob Lake, Fredonia, 
Grand Canyon Village, Supai, North Rim, Valle, Prescott, 
Seligman, Ash Fork, Flagstaff, Williams, Munds Park, Heber, 
Happy Jack, Forest Lakes, Payson, Strawberry, Young, Cottonwood, 
Camp Verde, Cordes Junction, Bagdad, and Sedona
207 AM MST Thu Apr 12 2018

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

* TIMING...High elevation locations remaining gusty tonight. 
  Strong winds resume Thursday morning, lasting through the day 
  and into the early evening. 

* WINDS...Southwest 25 to 40 mph with gusts to 55 mph.

* IMPACTS...Localized areas of blowing dust and sand.

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.

&&

$$
389 
WWUS75 KFGZ 121739
NPWFGZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Flagstaff AZ
1039 AM MST Thu Apr 12 2018

AZZ011>014-040-130200-
/O.CON.KFGZ.DS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180413T0200Z/
/O.CON.KFGZ.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180413T0200Z/
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-
Northeast Plateaus and Mesas South of Hwy 264-
Including the cities of Window Rock, Ganado, Wupatki N.M, 
.Tuba City, Winslow, Holbrook, Snowflake, St. Johns, 
Springerville, Dilkon, and Kykotsmovi
1039 AM MST Thu Apr 12 2018

...DUST STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MST THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MST THIS
EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Flagstaff has issued a Dust Storm
Warning, which is in effect from 9 AM this morning to 7 PM MST
this evening.

* TIMING...Wind speeds peaking between noon and 6 pm, then 
  decreasing into the early evening. 

* WINDS...Southwest 30 to 45 mph with gusts to 65 mph.

* VISIBILITY...Frequently dropping to below one quarter mile.

* Impacts...Be prepared for areas of near zero visibility in 
  blowing dust, sand and tumbleweeds. Winds this strong can make 
  for hazardous driving conditions, especially for high profile 
  vehicles. Avoid travel if at all possible. Some property 
  damage is possible. 

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.

A Dust Storm Warning means visibilities are less than one quarter
mile due to blowing dust. Travel could become extremely
dangerous. Persons with respiratory problems should make
preparations to stay indoors until the storm passes.

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

&&

$$

AZZ005-009-010-039-130200-
/O.CON.KFGZ.DS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180413T0200Z/
/O.CON.KFGZ.WI.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-180413T0200Z/
Marble and Glen Canyons-
Northeast Plateaus and Mesas Hwy 264 Northward-Chinle Valley-
Black Mesa Area-
Including the cities of Page, Lees Ferry, Keams Canyon, Kaibito, 
Canyon De Chelly, Chinle, Kayenta, and Navajo N.M.
1039 AM MST Thu Apr 12 2018

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

The National Weather Service in Flagstaff has issued a Dust Storm
Warning, which is in effect from 9 AM this morning to 7 PM MST
this evening.

* TIMING...Winds persisting through the day and into early
  evening.

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

* VISIBILITY...Below one quarter mile at times.

* Impacts...Difficult travel due to strong winds and low 
  visibility. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 30 to 39 mph...or
gusts from 40 to 57 mph...are expected. Consider securing loose
belongings on your property.

A Dust Storm Warning means visibilities are less than one quarter
mile due to blowing dust. Travel could become extremely
dangerous. Persons with respiratory problems should make
preparations to stay indoors until the storm passes.

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

&&

$$

AZZ017-130200-
/O.CON.KFGZ.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180413T0200Z/
White Mountains-
Including the cities of Show Low, Greer, and Pinetop
1039 AM MST Thu Apr 12 2018

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

* TIMING...Winds persisting through the day and into early 
  evening. 

* WINDS...Southwest 30 to 45 mph with gusts to 65 mph.

* IMPACTS...Winds this strong can make for hazardous driving 
  conditions, especially for high profile vehicles. Avoid travel 
  if at all possible. Some property damage is possible. 

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

&&

$$

AZZ004-006>008-015-016-018-037-038-130200-
/O.CON.KFGZ.WI.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-180413T0200Z/
Kaibab Plateau-Grand Canyon Country-Coconino Plateau-
Yavapai County Mountains-Western Mogollon Rim-
Eastern Mogollon Rim-Northern Gila County-
Yavapai County Valleys and Basins-Oak Creek and Sycamore Canyons-
Including the cities of Jacob Lake, Fredonia, 
Grand Canyon Village, Supai, North Rim, Valle, Prescott, 
Seligman, Ash Fork, Flagstaff, Williams, Munds Park, Heber, 
Happy Jack, Forest Lakes, Payson, Strawberry, Young, Cottonwood, 
Camp Verde, Cordes Junction, Bagdad, and Sedona
1039 AM MST Thu Apr 12 2018

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

* TIMING...Winds persisting through the day and into early 
  evening.
 
* WINDS...Southwest 25 to 40 mph with gusts to 55 mph.

* IMPACTS...Localized areas of blowing dust and sand.

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.

&&

$$
857 
WWUS75 KFGZ 130207
NPWFGZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Flagstaff AZ
707 PM MST Thu Apr 12 2018

AZZ011-013-014-040-130500-
/O.EXP.KFGZ.DS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180413T0200Z/
/O.EXP.KFGZ.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180413T0200Z/
/O.NEW.KFGZ.WI.Y.0017.180413T0207Z-180413T0500Z/
Chuska Mountains and Defiance Plateau-
Little Colorado River Valley in Navajo County-
Little Colorado River Valley in Apache County-
Northeast Plateaus and Mesas South of Hwy 264-
Including the cities of Window Rock, Ganado, Winslow, Holbrook, 
Snowflake, St. Johns, Springerville, Dilkon, and Kykotsmovi
707 PM MST Thu Apr 12 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM MST THIS EVENING...
...DUST STORM WARNING HAS EXPIRED...
...HIGH WIND WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

The National Weather Service in Flagstaff has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect until 10 PM MST this evening. 

* TIMING...Gusty winds through late this evening.

* WINDS...Southwest 30 to 45 mph with gusts to 65 mph.

* Impacts...Be prepared for areas of reduced visibility in blowing
  dust. Winds this strong can make for hazardous driving
  conditions, 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.

&&

$$

AZZ012-130315-
/O.EXP.KFGZ.DS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180413T0200Z/
/O.EXP.KFGZ.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180413T0200Z/
Little Colorado River Valley in Coconino County-
Including the cities of Wupatki N.M and .Tuba City
707 PM MST Thu Apr 12 2018

...DUST STORM WARNING HAS EXPIRED...
...HIGH WIND WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

Winds will remain gusty overnight but are expected to remain below
advisory and warning criteria for most locations.

$$

AZZ005-009-010-039-130315-
/O.EXP.KFGZ.DS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180413T0200Z/
/O.EXP.KFGZ.WI.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-180413T0200Z/
Marble and Glen Canyons-
Northeast Plateaus and Mesas Hwy 264 Northward-Chinle Valley-
Black Mesa Area-
Including the cities of Page, Lees Ferry, Keams Canyon, Kaibito, 
Canyon De Chelly, Chinle, Kayenta, and Navajo N.M.
707 PM MST Thu Apr 12 2018

...DUST STORM WARNING HAS EXPIRED...
...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

Winds will remain gusty overnight but are expected to remain below
advisory and warning criteria for most locations.


$$

AZZ017-130500-
/O.EXP.KFGZ.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180413T0200Z/
/O.NEW.KFGZ.WI.Y.0017.180413T0207Z-180413T0500Z/
White Mountains-
Including the cities of Show Low, Greer, and Pinetop
707 PM MST Thu Apr 12 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM MST THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

The National Weather Service in Flagstaff has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect until 10 PM MST this evening. The
High Wind Warning is no longer in effect.

* TIMING...Winds persisting through late this evening.
 
* WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 50 mph.

* IMPACTS...Winds this strong can make for hazardous driving
  conditions, especially for high profile vehicles. Areas of
  blowing dust will continue. 

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.

&&

$$

AZZ004-006>008-015-016-018-037-038-130315-
/O.EXP.KFGZ.WI.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-180413T0200Z/
Kaibab Plateau-Grand Canyon Country-Coconino Plateau-
Yavapai County Mountains-Western Mogollon Rim-
Eastern Mogollon Rim-Northern Gila County-
Yavapai County Valleys and Basins-Oak Creek and Sycamore Canyons-
Including the cities of Jacob Lake, Fredonia, 
Grand Canyon Village, Supai, North Rim, Valle, Prescott, 
Seligman, Ash Fork, Flagstaff, Williams, Munds Park, Heber, 
Happy Jack, Forest Lakes, Payson, Strawberry, Young, Cottonwood, 
Camp Verde, Cordes Junction, Bagdad, and Sedona
707 PM MST Thu Apr 12 2018

...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

Gusty winds will persist through the evening, but speeds are
expected to remain below advisory criteria for most locations.

$$

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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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.