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Wind Advisory 9, NWS Flagstaff, AZ

March 2, 20184 counties in Arizona

NWS Flagstaff, AZ issued this wind advisory at Mar 2, 2018, 2:38 PM MST for 4 counties in Arizona. It took effect at Mar 3, 2018, 1:00 PM MST. It was in force for 29 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 2, 2018, 2:38 PM MST (21:38 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 3, 2018, 1:00 PM MST
Expired
Mar 4, 2018, 6:00 PM MST
In force
29 hr
Issued by
NWS Flagstaff, AZ

Counties Apache County, AZ, Coconino County, AZ, Navajo County, AZ, Yavapai County, AZ

The radar

The Flagstaff radar (KFSX), 83 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:41 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, 9.6 hours before the alert went out and 70 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 2018-03-02Temperature 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 2018-03-02The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 290 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
2251 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
56 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
290 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
383 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

799 
WWUS75 KFGZ 022138
NPWFGZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Flagstaff AZ
238 PM MST Fri Mar 2 2018

AZZ004-031400-
/O.NEW.KFGZ.WI.Y.0009.180303T2000Z-180304T0600Z/
Kaibab Plateau-
Including the cities of Jacob Lake and Fredonia
238 PM MST Fri Mar 2 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 11 PM MST SATURDAY...

The National Weather Service in Flagstaff has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from 1 PM to 11 PM MST Saturday. 

* TIMING...Wind will increase Friday afternoon continuing through
  Saturday morning. The Wind Advisory will transition to a Winter
  Weather Advisory from 11 PM Saturday until 9 AM Sunday, with 
  strong wind continuing.

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

* IMPACTS...Winds this strong can make driving 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.

&&

$$

AZZ005>009-012-013-015-016-039-040-031400-
/O.NEW.KFGZ.WI.Y.0009.180303T2000Z-180304T1600Z/
Marble and Glen Canyons-Grand Canyon Country-Coconino Plateau-
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-Black Mesa Area-
Northeast Plateaus and Mesas South of Hwy 264-
Including the cities of Page, Lees Ferry, Grand Canyon Village, 
Supai, North Rim, Valle, Prescott, Seligman, Ash Fork, 
Keams Canyon, Kaibito, Wupatki N.M, .Tuba City, Winslow, 
Holbrook, Snowflake, Flagstaff, Williams, Munds Park, Heber, 
Happy Jack, Forest Lakes, Navajo N.M., Dilkon, and Kykotsmovi
238 PM MST Fri Mar 2 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM SATURDAY TO 9 AM MST
SUNDAY...

The National Weather Service in Flagstaff has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from 1 PM Saturday to 9 AM MST
Sunday. 

* TIMING...Wind will increase Friday afternoon continuing through
  Saturday morning.

* WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts 40 to 50 mph. Areas
  just north and east of the San Francisco peaks, including Doney
  Park and the highway 89 corridor from northeast Flagstaff to
  Gray Mountain, could experience gusts of 55 to 60 mph.

* IMPACTS...Winds this strong can make driving difficult...
  especially for high profile vehicles. Light snow will also be 
  possible late Saturday night through Sunday morning, with low 
  visibility possible.

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.

&&

$$
8 follow-up statements
940 
WWUS75 KFGZ 030510
NPWFGZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Flagstaff AZ
1010 PM MST Fri Mar 2 2018

AZZ004-031400-
/O.CON.KFGZ.WI.Y.0009.180303T2000Z-180304T0600Z/
Kaibab Plateau-
Including the cities of Jacob Lake and Fredonia
1010 PM MST Fri Mar 2 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 11 PM MST
SATURDAY...

* TIMING...Wind will increase in speed late Saturday morning. The
  Wind Advisory will transition to a Winter Weather Advisory from
  11 PM Saturday until 9 AM Sunday, with strong wind continuing. 

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

* IMPACTS...Winds this strong can make driving 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.

&&

$$

AZZ005>009-012-013-015-016-039-040-031400-
/O.CON.KFGZ.WI.Y.0009.180303T2000Z-180304T1600Z/
Marble and Glen Canyons-Grand Canyon Country-Coconino Plateau-
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-Black Mesa Area-
Northeast Plateaus and Mesas South of Hwy 264-
Including the cities of Page, Lees Ferry, Grand Canyon Village, 
Supai, North Rim, Valle, Prescott, Seligman, Ash Fork, 
Keams Canyon, Kaibito, Wupatki N.M, .Tuba City, Winslow, 
Holbrook, Snowflake, Flagstaff, Williams, Munds Park, Heber, 
Happy Jack, Forest Lakes, Navajo N.M., Dilkon, and Kykotsmovi
1010 PM MST Fri Mar 2 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM SATURDAY TO 9 AM MST
SUNDAY...

* TIMING...Wind will increase Saturday afternoon continuing
  through Sunday morning. 

* WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts 40 to 50 mph. Areas 
  just north and east of the San Francisco peaks, including 
  Doney Park and the highway 89 corridor from northeast 
  Flagstaff to Gray Mountain, could experience gusts of 55 to 60 
  mph. 

* IMPACTS...Winds this strong can make driving difficult... 
  especially for high profile vehicles. Light snow will also be 
  possible late Saturday night through Sunday morning, with low 
  visibility possible. 

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.

&&

$$
304 
WWUS75 KFGZ 031203
NPWFGZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Flagstaff AZ
503 AM MST Sat Mar 3 2018

AZZ011-014-017-032015-
/O.EXB.KFGZ.WI.Y.0009.180304T0900Z-180304T2300Z/
Chuska Mountains and Defiance Plateau-
Little Colorado River Valley in Apache County-White Mountains-
Including the cities of Window Rock, Ganado, St. Johns, 
Springerville, Show Low, Greer, and Pinetop
503 AM MST Sat Mar 3 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 4 PM MST SUNDAY...

The National Weather Service in Flagstaff has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from 2 AM to 4 PM MST Sunday. 

* TIMING...Wind speeds will increase early Sunday morning and
  continue through mid afternoon.
  

* WINDS...Southwest 20 to 35 mph with gusts 40 to 55 mph. the
  Springerville and Show Low areas could see gusts to 60 mph.
  

* IMPACTS...Winds this strong can make driving 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. Consider securing loose 
belongings on your property. Additional weather information is on 
the web at www.weather.gov/flagstaff.

&&

$$

AZZ004-032015-
/O.CON.KFGZ.WI.Y.0009.180303T2000Z-180304T0600Z/
Kaibab Plateau-
Including the cities of Jacob Lake and Fredonia
503 AM MST Sat Mar 3 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
11 PM MST THIS EVENING...

* TIMING...Wind will increase in speed late Saturday morning. 
  The Wind Advisory will transition to a Winter Weather Advisory 
  from 11 PM Saturday until 9 AM Sunday, with strong wind 
  continuing. 

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

* IMPACTS...Winds this strong can make driving 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. Consider securing loose 
belongings on your property. Additional weather information is on 
the web at www.weather.gov/flagstaff.

&&

$$

AZZ005>009-012-013-015-016-039-040-032015-
/O.CON.KFGZ.WI.Y.0009.180303T2000Z-180304T1600Z/
Marble and Glen Canyons-Grand Canyon Country-Coconino Plateau-
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-Black Mesa Area-
Northeast Plateaus and Mesas South of Hwy 264-
Including the cities of Page, Lees Ferry, Grand Canyon Village, 
Supai, North Rim, Valle, Prescott, Seligman, Ash Fork, 
Keams Canyon, Kaibito, Wupatki N.M, .Tuba City, Winslow, 
Holbrook, Snowflake, Flagstaff, Williams, Munds Park, Heber, 
Happy Jack, Forest Lakes, Navajo N.M., Dilkon, and Kykotsmovi
503 AM MST Sat Mar 3 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
9 AM MST SUNDAY...

* TIMING...Wind will increase Saturday afternoon continuing 
  through Sunday morning. 

* WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts 40 to 50 mph. Areas
  just north and east of the San Francisco peaks, including Doney
  Park and the highway 89 corridor from northeast Flagstaff to
  Gray Mountain, could experience gusts to 60 mph. 

* IMPACTS...Winds this strong can make driving difficult... 
  especially for high profile vehicles. Light snow will also be 
  possible late Saturday night through Sunday morning, with low 
  visibility possible. 

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

&&

$$
665 
WWUS75 KFGZ 031924
NPWFGZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Flagstaff AZ
1224 PM MST Sat Mar 3 2018

AZZ012-013-016-039-040-040700-
/O.EXT.KFGZ.WI.Y.0009.180303T2000Z-180304T2300Z/
Little Colorado River Valley in Coconino County-
Little Colorado River Valley in Navajo County-
Eastern Mogollon Rim-Black Mesa Area-
Northeast Plateaus and Mesas South of Hwy 264-
Including the cities of Wupatki N.M, .Tuba City, Winslow, 
Holbrook, Snowflake, Heber, Happy Jack, Forest Lakes, 
Navajo N.M., Dilkon, and Kykotsmovi
1224 PM MST Sat Mar 3 2018

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM MST SUNDAY...

* TIMING...Wind will increase this afternoon continuing through
  Sunday afternoon. Some areas will experience a decrease in wind
  overnight tonight, picking back up Sunday. 

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

* IMPACTS...Winds this strong can make driving difficult...
  especially for high profile vehicles. Light snow will also be
  possible late tonight through Sunday morning over Black Mesa, 
  with low visibility possible. 

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

&&

$$

AZZ004-040600-
/O.CON.KFGZ.WI.Y.0009.180303T2000Z-180304T0600Z/
Kaibab Plateau-
Including the cities of Jacob Lake and Fredonia
1224 PM MST Sat Mar 3 2018

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

* TIMING...Wind will increase in speed this afternoon. The Wind 
  Advisory will transition to a Winter Weather Advisory from 11 PM
  Saturday until 9 AM Sunday, with strong wind continuing. 

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

* IMPACTS...Winds this strong can make driving 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. Consider securing loose
belongings on your property. Additional weather information is on
the web at www.weather.gov/flagstaff.

&&

$$

AZZ005>009-015-040700-
/O.CON.KFGZ.WI.Y.0009.180303T2000Z-180304T1600Z/
Marble and Glen Canyons-Grand Canyon Country-Coconino Plateau-
Yavapai County Mountains-
Northeast Plateaus and Mesas Hwy 264 Northward-
Western Mogollon Rim-
Including the cities of Page, Lees Ferry, Grand Canyon Village, 
Supai, North Rim, Valle, Prescott, Seligman, Ash Fork, 
Keams Canyon, Kaibito, Flagstaff, Williams, and Munds Park
1224 PM MST Sat Mar 3 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MST SUNDAY...

* TIMING...Wind will increase this afternoon continuing through 
  Sunday morning. 

* WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts 40 to 50 mph. Areas
  just north and east of the San Francisco peaks, including Doney
  Park and the highway 89 corridor from northeast Flagstaff to
  Gray Mountain, could experience gusts to 60 mph or higher. 

* IMPACTS...Winds this strong can make driving difficult...
  especially for high profile vehicles. Light snow will also be
  possible late Saturday night through Sunday morning, with areas
  of 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. Additional weather information is on
the web at www.weather.gov/flagstaff.

&&

$$

AZZ011-014-017-040700-
/O.CON.KFGZ.WI.Y.0009.180304T0900Z-180304T2300Z/
Chuska Mountains and Defiance Plateau-
Little Colorado River Valley in Apache County-White Mountains-
Including the cities of Window Rock, Ganado, St. Johns, 
Springerville, Show Low, Greer, and Pinetop
1224 PM MST Sat Mar 3 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 4 PM MST SUNDAY...

* TIMING...Wind speeds will increase early Sunday morning and 
  continue through mid afternoon. 

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

* IMPACTS...Winds this strong can make driving 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. Consider securing loose
belongings on your property. Additional weather information is on
the web at www.weather.gov/flagstaff.

&&

$$
646 
WWUS75 KFGZ 040504
NPWFGZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Flagstaff AZ
1004 PM MST Sat Mar 3 2018

AZZ004-040615-
/O.CON.KFGZ.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-180304T0600Z/
Kaibab Plateau-
Including the cities of Jacob Lake and Fredonia
1004 PM MST Sat Mar 3 2018

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

* TIMING...The Wind Advisory will transition to a Winter Weather 
  Advisory from 11 PM Saturday until 9 AM Sunday, with strong wind
  continuing. 

* WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts 45 to 55 mph.

* IMPACTS...Winds this strong can make driving 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. Consider securing loose
belongings on your property. Additional weather information is on
the web at www.weather.gov/flagstaff.

&&

$$

AZZ005>009-015-041400-
/O.CON.KFGZ.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-180304T1600Z/
Marble and Glen Canyons-Grand Canyon Country-Coconino Plateau-
Yavapai County Mountains-
Northeast Plateaus and Mesas Hwy 264 Northward-
Western Mogollon Rim-
Including the cities of Page, Lees Ferry, Grand Canyon Village, 
Supai, North Rim, Valle, Prescott, Seligman, Ash Fork, 
Keams Canyon, Kaibito, Flagstaff, Williams, and Munds Park
1004 PM MST Sat Mar 3 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MST SUNDAY...

* TIMING...Strong wind will persist through Sunday morning. 

* WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts 40 to 50 mph. Areas
  just north and east of the San Francisco Peaks, including Doney
  Park and the highway 89 corridor from northeast Flagstaff to 
  Gray Mountain, could experience gusts to 60 mph or higher. 

* IMPACTS...Winds this strong can make driving difficult...
  especially for high profile vehicles. Light snow will also be
  possible Sunday morning, with areas of 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. Additional weather information is on
the web at www.weather.gov/flagstaff.

&&

$$

AZZ011-014-017-041400-
/O.CON.KFGZ.WI.Y.0009.180304T0900Z-180304T2300Z/
Chuska Mountains and Defiance Plateau-
Little Colorado River Valley in Apache County-White Mountains-
Including the cities of Window Rock, Ganado, St. Johns, 
Springerville, Show Low, Greer, and Pinetop
1004 PM MST Sat Mar 3 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 4 PM MST SUNDAY...

* TIMING...Wind speeds will increase early Sunday morning and 
  continue through mid afternoon. 

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

* IMPACTS...Winds this strong can make driving 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. Consider securing loose
belongings on your property. Additional weather information is on
the web at www.weather.gov/flagstaff.

&&

$$

AZZ012-013-016-039-040-041400-
/O.CON.KFGZ.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-180304T2300Z/
Little Colorado River Valley in Coconino County-
Little Colorado River Valley in Navajo County-
Eastern Mogollon Rim-Black Mesa Area-
Northeast Plateaus and Mesas South of Hwy 264-
Including the cities of Wupatki N.M, .Tuba City, Winslow, 
Holbrook, Snowflake, Heber, Happy Jack, Forest Lakes, 
Navajo N.M., Dilkon, and Kykotsmovi
1004 PM MST Sat Mar 3 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM MST SUNDAY...

* TIMING...Wind will continue through Sunday afternoon. Some 
  areas will experience a decrease in wind overnight tonight, 
  picking back up Sunday. 

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

* IMPACTS...Winds this strong can make driving difficult...
  especially for high profile vehicles. Light snow will also be
  possible Sunday morning over Black Mesa and the Chuska Mountains,
  with low visibility possible. 

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

&&

$$
255 
WWUS75 KFGZ 041011
NPWFGZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Flagstaff AZ
311 AM MST Sun Mar 4 2018

AZZ011-014-017-041815-
/O.CAN.KFGZ.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-180304T2300Z/
/O.NEW.KFGZ.WI.Y.0010.180304T1500Z-180304T2300Z/
Chuska Mountains and Defiance Plateau-
Little Colorado River Valley in Apache County-White Mountains-
Including the cities of Window Rock, Ganado, St. Johns, 
Springerville, Show Low, Greer, and Pinetop
311 AM MST Sun Mar 4 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 4 PM MST
THIS AFTERNOON...

The National Weather Service in Flagstaff has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from 8 AM this morning to 4 PM MST
this afternoon. 

* TIMING...Wind speeds will increase Sunday morning and continue 
  through mid afternoon. 

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

* IMPACTS...Winds this strong can make driving 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. Consider securing loose
belongings on your property. Additional weather information is on
the web at www.weather.gov/flagstaff.

&&

$$

AZZ013-016-039-040-041815-
/O.CAN.KFGZ.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-180304T2300Z/
/O.NEW.KFGZ.WI.Y.0010.180304T1500Z-180304T2300Z/
Little Colorado River Valley in Navajo County-
Eastern Mogollon Rim-Black Mesa Area-
Northeast Plateaus and Mesas South of Hwy 264-
Including the cities of Winslow, Holbrook, Snowflake, Heber, 
Happy Jack, Forest Lakes, Navajo N.M., Dilkon, and Kykotsmovi
311 AM MST Sun Mar 4 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 4 PM MST
THIS AFTERNOON...

The National Weather Service in Flagstaff has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from 8 AM this morning to 4 PM MST
this afternoon. 

* TIMING...The start time for todays advisory has been delayed
  until 8am Sunday. Gusty winds to then persist through Sunday
  afternoon. 

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

* IMPACTS...Winds this strong can make driving difficult...
  especially for high profile vehicles. Light snow will also be
  possible Sunday morning over Black Mesa, with low visibility 
  possible. 

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

&&

$$

AZZ008-041115-
/O.CAN.KFGZ.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-180304T1600Z/
Yavapai County Mountains-
Including the cities of Prescott, Seligman, and Ash Fork
311 AM MST Sun Mar 4 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Flagstaff has cancelled the Wind
Advisory. 

Southwest wind gusts are not expected to reach the advisory 
criteria of 40 mph. 

$$

AZZ010-041815-
/O.EXB.KFGZ.WI.Y.0009.180304T1500Z-180304T2300Z/
Chinle Valley-
Including the cities of Canyon De Chelly, Chinle, and Kayenta
311 AM MST Sun Mar 4 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 4 PM MST
THIS AFTERNOON...

The National Weather Service in Flagstaff has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from 8 AM this morning to 4 PM MST
this afternoon. 

* TIMING...Wind speeds to increase after 8 am Sunday and persist
  through Sunday afternoon. 

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

* IMPACTS...Winds this strong can make driving 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. Consider securing loose
belongings on your property. Additional weather information is on
the web at www.weather.gov/flagstaff.

&&

$$

AZZ005>007-009-012-015-041800-
/O.EXT.KFGZ.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-180304T1800Z/
Marble and Glen Canyons-Grand Canyon Country-Coconino Plateau-
Northeast Plateaus and Mesas Hwy 264 Northward-
Little Colorado River Valley in Coconino County-
Western Mogollon Rim-
Including the cities of Page, Lees Ferry, Grand Canyon Village, 
Supai, North Rim, Valle, Keams Canyon, Kaibito, Wupatki N.M, 
.Tuba City, Flagstaff, Williams, and Munds Park
311 AM MST Sun Mar 4 2018

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST THIS MORNING...

* TIMING...Strong wind will persist through Sunday morning.

* WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts 40 to 50 mph. Areas 
  just north and east of the San Francisco Peaks, including 
  Doney Park and the highway 89 corridor from northeast 
  Flagstaff to Gray Mountain, could experience gusts to 60 mph 
  or higher. 

* IMPACTS...Winds this strong can make driving difficult... 
  especially for high profile vehicles. Light snow will also be 
  possible Sunday morning, with areas of 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. Additional weather information is on
the web at www.weather.gov/flagstaff.

&&

$$
000 
WWUS75 KFGZ 041811
NPWFGZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Flagstaff AZ
1111 AM MST Sun Mar 4 2018

AZZ005>007-009-012-015-041915-
/O.EXP.KFGZ.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-180304T1800Z/
Marble and Glen Canyons-Grand Canyon Country-Coconino Plateau-
Northeast Plateaus and Mesas Hwy 264 Northward-
Little Colorado River Valley in Coconino County-
Western Mogollon Rim-
Including the cities of Page, Lees Ferry, Grand Canyon Village, 
Supai, North Rim, Valle, Keams Canyon, Kaibito, Wupatki N.M, 
.Tuba City, Flagstaff, Williams, and Munds Park
1111 AM MST Sun Mar 4 2018

...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

Southwest winds gusting to 30 to 35 mph are expected into the
afternoon for most areas, with localized gusts over 45 mph along 
Interstate 40 just east of Flagstaff. Winds will diminish by late
afternoon.

$$

AZZ011-014-017-050100-
/O.EXT.KFGZ.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-180305T0100Z/
Chuska Mountains and Defiance Plateau-
Little Colorado River Valley in Apache County-White Mountains-
Including the cities of Window Rock, Ganado, St. Johns, 
Springerville, Show Low, Greer, and Pinetop
1111 AM MST Sun Mar 4 2018

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

* TIMING...Wind speeds will increase this morning and continue 
  through mid afternoon. 

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

* IMPACTS...Winds this strong can make driving 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. Consider securing loose
belongings on your property. Additional weather information is on
the web at www.weather.gov/flagstaff.

&&

$$

AZZ010-050100-
/O.EXT.KFGZ.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-180305T0100Z/
Chinle Valley-
Including the cities of Canyon De Chelly, Chinle, and Kayenta
1111 AM MST Sun Mar 4 2018

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

* TIMING...Wind speeds will increase this morning and persist
  through the afternoon. 

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

* IMPACTS...Winds this strong can make driving 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. Consider securing loose
belongings on your property. Additional weather information is on
the web at www.weather.gov/flagstaff.

&&

$$

AZZ013-016-039-040-042300-
/O.CON.KFGZ.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-180304T2300Z/
Little Colorado River Valley in Navajo County-
Eastern Mogollon Rim-Black Mesa Area-
Northeast Plateaus and Mesas South of Hwy 264-
Including the cities of Winslow, Holbrook, Snowflake, Heber, 
Happy Jack, Forest Lakes, Navajo N.M., Dilkon, and Kykotsmovi
1111 AM MST Sun Mar 4 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* TIMING...Gusty winds will continue through mid afternoon.
 
* WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts 40 to 50 mph.

* IMPACTS...Winds this strong can make driving difficult...
  especially for high profile vehicles. Light snow will also be
  possible over Black Mesa, with low visibility possible.
  

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

&&

$$
181 
WWUS75 KFGZ 042255
NPWFGZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Flagstaff AZ
355 PM MST Sun Mar 4 2018

AZZ013-016-039-040-050000-
/O.EXP.KFGZ.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-180304T2300Z/
Little Colorado River Valley in Navajo County-
Eastern Mogollon Rim-Black Mesa Area-
Northeast Plateaus and Mesas South of Hwy 264-
Including the cities of Winslow, Holbrook, Snowflake, Heber, 
Happy Jack, Forest Lakes, Navajo N.M., Dilkon, and Kykotsmovi
355 PM MST Sun Mar 4 2018

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 4 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON...

Winds have decreased below Wind Advisory thresholds and the Wind
Advisory will expire at 4 PM MST. Winds will remain breezy through
around sunset this evening.

$$

AZZ011-014-017-050100-
/O.CON.KFGZ.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-180305T0100Z/
Chuska Mountains and Defiance Plateau-
Little Colorado River Valley in Apache County-White Mountains-
Including the cities of Window Rock, Ganado, St. Johns, 
Springerville, Show Low, Greer, and Pinetop
355 PM MST Sun Mar 4 2018

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

* TIMING...Winds will remain strong through early this evening
  before decreasing.

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

* IMPACTS...Winds this strong can make driving 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. Consider securing loose
belongings on your property. Additional weather information is on
the web at www.weather.gov/flagstaff.

&&

$$

AZZ010-050100-
/O.CON.KFGZ.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-180305T0100Z/
Chinle Valley-
Including the cities of Canyon De Chelly, Chinle, and Kayenta
355 PM MST Sun Mar 4 2018

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

* TIMING...Winds will remain strong through early this evening
  before decreasing.

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

* IMPACTS...Winds this strong can make driving 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. Consider securing loose
belongings on your property. Additional weather information is on
the web at www.weather.gov/flagstaff.

&&

$$
752 
WWUS75 KFGZ 050055
NPWFGZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Flagstaff AZ
555 PM MST Sun Mar 4 2018

AZZ011-014-017-050200-
/O.EXP.KFGZ.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-180305T0100Z/
Chuska Mountains and Defiance Plateau-
Little Colorado River Valley in Apache County-White Mountains-
Including the cities of Window Rock, Ganado, St. Johns, 
Springerville, Show Low, Greer, and Pinetop
555 PM MST Sun Mar 4 2018

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

Winds are on the decrease across the advisory area. Localized
gusts above 40 mph will be possible to the northeast of the 
White Mountains for the next or so.

$$

AZZ010-050200-
/O.EXP.KFGZ.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-180305T0100Z/
Chinle Valley-
Including the cities of Canyon De Chelly, Chinle, and Kayenta
555 PM MST Sun Mar 4 2018

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

Winds are the decrease across the advisory area.

$$

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this wind advisory went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Flagstaff, AZ wrote its last area forecast discussion before this wind advisory went out at Mar 2, 9:45 AM MST, 4 hours 53 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Mar 2, 9:45 AM MST, 4 hours 53 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Flagstaff AZ
945 AM MST Fri Mar 2 2018

.SYNOPSIS...Expect fair weather today. Southwest winds have
returned, and will increase in speeds through Saturday night. A
passing cold front will bring chances for rain and snow Saturday
night into Sunday. A drying and warming trend is forecast from
Monday through Thursday.

&&

.UPDATE...Clear skies this morning will persist all day with
afternoon temperatures a few degrees above normal. However, breezy
southwest winds in the 15-20 mph range with gusts 25-35 mph will
make it feel chilly in the high country. Sent minor forecast updates
to increase wind speeds for today, otherwise no changes needed
this morning.

&&

.PREV DISCUSSION /355 AM MST/...Skies are clear across northern
Arizona this morning. Southwest flow aloft has returned due to the
large low pressure system riding down the West coast. Progs are
in good agreement showing this trough taking an eastward track
across the Great Basin this weekend, and pushing a cold front
across our area Saturday night.

Fair weather is expected through tonight, though breezy south to
southwest winds to develop by mid morning.

For Saturday and Saturday night, southwest wind speeds to
increase steadily as the cold front nears. Wind speeds below 600
mb Saturday night are around 5 knots slower than those we had for
the recent Presidents Day wind event. Confidence is increasing
that wind advisories will be needed for the downslope wind areas
including the House Rock Valley, Doney Park, Springerville for
Saturday night, and possibly a larger area for late Saturday
afternoon. Will defer to later shifts the advisory issuance
decision as they will have higher resolution wind progs. Moisture
depth with the front thins from north to south, and qpf forecasts
remain light. Current forecasts have 1-2 inches fo snow on the
Kaibab Plateau Saturday night and less an inch along the Mogollon
Rim west of Happy Jack. The eastern Mogollon rim and White
mountains should see a few flurries at best.

Clearing to move in from west to east on Sunday, with breezy W-NW
winds behind the front. Max temps Sunday should be the coolest of
the next 7 days.

Monday through Thursday, building west coast ridging will lead to
a drying/warming trend over northern Arizona next week. High
temperatures could be around ten degrees above normal by Thursday.

&&

.AVIATION...For the 18Z package... VFR conditions for the next 24
hours. Southwest winds at 15 to 25 kts with gusts to 30 kts will
develop after 18z. Winds will decrease to 10 to 12 kts overnight
after 03z. Aviation discussion not updated for TAF amendments.

&&

.FIRE WEATHER...Drier and warm conditions are expected Friday
with increased gusty southwest winds. Stronger southwest winds
expected Saturday afternoon as the next system approaches. A cold
front Saturday night will bring strong winds with gusts to 45 mph.

Sunday through Tuesday...A strong cold front will bring rain and
snow showers to the area Saturday night and Sunday. Expect clearing
from west to east Sunday afternoon. Drier and warmer conditons
return Monday and Tuesday with light winds.

&&

.FGZ WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...NONE.

&&

PUBLIC...JJ/DL
AVIATION...ET
FIRE WEATHER...DB

For Northern Arizona weather information visit
weather.gov/flagstaff

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 2, 2:27 PM MSTWinter Weather AdvisoryFGZCoconino45 hr

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Wind Advisories in Arizona, 2018Every wind advisory in 2018

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.