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Wind Advisory 13, NWS Phoenix, AZ
NWS Phoenix, AZ issued this wind advisory at Apr 28, 2018, 1:36 PM PDT for Imperial County, San Bernardino County, California. It took effect at Apr 29, 2018, 2:00 PM PDT. It was in force for 12 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Apr 28, 2018, 1:36 PM PDT (20:36 UTC)
- In effect from
- Apr 29, 2018, 2:00 PM PDT
- Expired
- Apr 30, 2018, 2:00 AM PDT
- In force
- 12 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Phoenix, AZ
Counties Imperial County, CA, San Bernardino County, CA
The radar
The San Diego radar (KNKX), 164 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:42 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
San Diego, CA (KNKX), launched 12:00Z, 8.6 hours before the alert went out and 184 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
- 967 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 18 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 17 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 33 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
360 WWUS75 KPSR 282036 NPWPSR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Phoenix AZ 136 PM MST Sat Apr 28 2018 CAZ562-566-290845- /O.NEW.KPSR.WI.Y.0013.180429T2100Z-180430T0900Z/ Imperial County Southwest-Imperial County West- Including the cities of Mountain Spring, Coolidge Springs, Salton City, Winona, Coyote Wells, Ocotillo, and Plaster City 136 PM PDT Sat Apr 28 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM SUNDAY TO 2 AM PDT MONDAY... The National Weather Service in Phoenix has issued a Wind Advisory, which is in effect from 2 PM Sunday to 2 AM PDT Monday. * AFFECTED AREA...Southwest Imperial County including Interstate 8. * TIMING...Sunday afternoon into Sunday night. * WINDS...West winds 30 to 35 mph with localized gusts 40 to 50 mph. * IMPACTS...Dangerous driving conditions will exist for high profiles vehicles. In addition, areas of dense blowing dust are possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that sustained wind speeds of between 30 and 40 mph are expected, or wind gusts of between 40 and 58 mph. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. In addition, strong winds over desert areas could result in briefly lowered visibilities to well under a mile at times in blowing dust or blowing sand. Use extra caution. && $$ CAZ560-290845- /O.NEW.KPSR.WI.Y.0013.180429T2100Z-180430T0300Z/ Joshua Tree NP West- Including the cities of Cottonwood Visitor and Lost Horse-Keys Village 136 PM PDT Sat Apr 28 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TO 8 PM PDT SUNDAY... The National Weather Service in Phoenix has issued a Wind Advisory, which is in effect from 2 PM to 8 PM PDT Sunday. * AFFECTED AREA...The western parts of Joshua Tree National Park. * TIMING...Sunday afternoon and early evening. * WINDS...West winds near 30 mph with gusts 40 to 45 mph. * IMPACTS...Dense blowing dust is possible which will make driving extremely hazardous. Lightweight camping items may be easily blown away. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that sustained wind speeds of between 30 and 40 mph are expected, or wind gusts of between 40 and 58 mph. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. In addition, strong winds over desert areas could result in briefly lowered visibilities to well under a mile at times in blowing dust or blowing sand. Use extra caution. && $$
4 follow-up statements
354 WWUS75 KPSR 291031 NPWPSR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Phoenix AZ 331 AM MST Sun Apr 29 2018 CAZ567-292245- /O.EXA.KPSR.WI.Y.0013.180429T2100Z-180430T0900Z/ Imperial Valley- Including the cities of El Centro, Calexico, Alamorio, and Brawley 331 AM PDT Sun Apr 29 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 2 AM PDT MONDAY... The National Weather Service in Phoenix has issued a Wind Advisory, which is in effect from 2 PM this afternoon to 2 AM PDT Monday. * AFFECTED AREA...The Imperial Valley including El Centro and Brawley. * TIMING...Very strong winds develop during the latter half of this afternoon before weakening after midnight. * WINDS...West winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts 40 to 50 mph. * IMPACTS...Dangerous driving conditions due to suddenly reduced visibility at times in blowing dust. Also, handling will be more difficult...especially for high profile vehicles on north- south oriented roads. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that sustained wind speeds of between 30 and 40 mph are expected, or wind gusts of between 40 and 58 mph. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. In addition, strong winds over desert areas could result in briefly lowered visibilities to well under a mile at times in blowing dust or blowing sand. Use extra caution. && $$ CAZ562-566-292245- /O.CON.KPSR.WI.Y.0013.180429T2100Z-180430T0900Z/ Imperial County Southwest-Imperial County West- Including the cities of Mountain Spring, Coolidge Springs, Salton City, Winona, Coyote Wells, Ocotillo, and Plaster City 331 AM PDT Sun Apr 29 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 2 AM PDT MONDAY... * AFFECTED AREA...Southwest Imperial County including Interstate 8 and Highway 86. * TIMING...Winds strengthen this afternoon and continue through the evening before weakening after midnight. * WINDS...West winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts 40 to 50 mph. * IMPACTS...Dangerous driving conditions due to suddenly reduced visibility at times in blowing dust. Also, handling will be more difficult...especially for high profile vehicles on north- south oriented roads. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that sustained wind speeds of between 30 and 40 mph are expected, or wind gusts of between 40 and 58 mph. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. In addition, strong winds over desert areas could result in briefly lowered visibilities to well under a mile at times in blowing dust or blowing sand. Use extra caution. && $$ CAZ560-292245- /O.CON.KPSR.WI.Y.0013.180429T2100Z-180430T0300Z/ Joshua Tree NP West- Including the cities of Cottonwood Visitor and Lost Horse-Keys Village 331 AM PDT Sun Apr 29 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING... * AFFECTED AREA...Mainly western portions of Joshua Tree National Park. * TIMING...Mid afternoon through early evening. * WINDS...West winds near 30 mph with gusts 40 to 45 mph. * IMPACTS...Dangerous driving conditions due to localized dense blowing dust and more difficult handling...especially for high profile vehicles. Recreational activities including camping and rock climbing will be hindered. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that sustained wind speeds of between 30 and 40 mph are expected, or wind gusts of between 40 and 58 mph. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. In addition, strong winds over desert areas could result in briefly lowered visibilities to well under a mile at times in blowing dust or blowing sand. Use extra caution. && $$
840 WWUS75 KPSR 292109 NPWPSR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Phoenix AZ 209 PM MST Sun Apr 29 2018 CAZ567-300900- /O.CON.KPSR.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-180430T0900Z/ Imperial Valley- Including the cities of El Centro, Calexico, Alamorio, and Brawley 209 PM PDT Sun Apr 29 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PDT MONDAY... * AFFECTED AREA...The Imperial Valley including El Centro and Brawley. * TIMING...Strong winds will peak late this afternoon and early evening before weakening after midnight. * WINDS...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts 40 to 45 mph. * IMPACTS...Dangerous driving conditions due to suddenly reduced visibility at times in blowing dust. Also, handling will be more difficult...especially for high profile vehicles on north- south oriented roads. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that sustained wind speeds of between 30 and 40 mph are expected, or wind gusts of between 40 and 58 mph. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. In addition, strong winds over desert areas could result in briefly lowered visibilities to well under a mile at times in blowing dust or blowing sand. Use extra caution. && $$ CAZ562-566-300900- /O.CON.KPSR.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-180430T0900Z/ Imperial County Southwest-Imperial County West- Including the cities of Mountain Spring, Coolidge Springs, Salton City, Winona, Coyote Wells, Ocotillo, and Plaster City 209 PM PDT Sun Apr 29 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PDT MONDAY... * AFFECTED AREA...Southwest Imperial County including Interstate 8 and Highway 86. * TIMING...Strong winds will persist into this evening before weakening after midnight. * WINDS...West winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts 40 to 50 mph. * IMPACTS...Dangerous driving conditions due to suddenly reduced visibility at times in blowing dust. Also, handling will be more difficult...especially for high profile vehicles on north- south oriented roads. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that sustained wind speeds of between 30 and 40 mph are expected, or wind gusts of between 40 and 58 mph. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. In addition, strong winds over desert areas could result in briefly lowered visibilities to well under a mile at times in blowing dust or blowing sand. Use extra caution. && $$ CAZ560-300300- /O.CON.KPSR.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-180430T0300Z/ Joshua Tree NP West- Including the cities of Cottonwood Visitor and Lost Horse-Keys Village 209 PM PDT Sun Apr 29 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING... * AFFECTED AREA...Mainly western portions of Joshua Tree National Park. * TIMING...Today through early evening. * WINDS...West winds near 30 mph with gusts 40 to 45 mph. * IMPACTS...Dangerous driving conditions due to localized dense blowing dust and more difficult handling...especially for high profile vehicles. Recreational activities including camping and rock climbing will be hindered. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that sustained wind speeds of between 30 and 40 mph are expected, or wind gusts of between 40 and 58 mph. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. In addition, strong winds over desert areas could result in briefly lowered visibilities to well under a mile at times in blowing dust or blowing sand. Use extra caution. && $$
900 WWUS75 KPSR 300255 NPWPSR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Phoenix AZ 755 PM MST Sun Apr 29 2018 CAZ560-300400- /O.EXP.KPSR.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-180430T0300Z/ Joshua Tree NP West- Including the cities of Cottonwood Visitor and Lost Horse-Keys Village 755 PM PDT Sun Apr 29 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING... It remains breezy to locally windy across portions of Joshua Tree National Park this evening but overall winds remain below advisory criteria and will likely remain below criteria into Monday morning. As a result, the Wind Advisory will be allowed to expire at 8 pm. Locally gusty west winds will persist for a few more hours but speeds should stay mostly below 30 mph. $$ CAZ567-300900- /O.CON.KPSR.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-180430T0900Z/ Imperial Valley- Including the cities of El Centro, Calexico, Alamorio, and Brawley 755 PM PDT Sun Apr 29 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PDT MONDAY... * AFFECTED AREA...The Imperial Valley including El Centro and Brawley. * TIMING...Strong winds will peak late this afternoon and early evening before weakening after midnight. * WINDS...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts 40 to 45 mph. * IMPACTS...Dangerous driving conditions due to suddenly reduced visibility at times in blowing dust. Also, handling will be more difficult...especially for high profile vehicles on north- south oriented roads. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that sustained wind speeds of between 30 and 40 mph are expected, or wind gusts of between 40 and 58 mph. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. In addition, strong winds over desert areas could result in briefly lowered visibilities to well under a mile at times in blowing dust or blowing sand. Use extra caution. && $$ CAZ562-566-300900- /O.CON.KPSR.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-180430T0900Z/ Imperial County Southwest-Imperial County West- Including the cities of Mountain Spring, Coolidge Springs, Salton City, Winona, Coyote Wells, Ocotillo, and Plaster City 755 PM PDT Sun Apr 29 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PDT MONDAY... * AFFECTED AREA...Southwest Imperial County including Interstate 8 and Highway 86. * TIMING...Strong winds will persist into this evening before weakening after midnight. * WINDS...West winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts 40 to 50 mph. * IMPACTS...Dangerous driving conditions due to suddenly reduced visibility at times in blowing dust. Also, handling will be more difficult...especially for high profile vehicles on north- south oriented roads. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that sustained wind speeds of between 30 and 40 mph are expected, or wind gusts of between 40 and 58 mph. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. In addition, strong winds over desert areas could result in briefly lowered visibilities to well under a mile at times in blowing dust or blowing sand. Use extra caution. && $$
316 WWUS75 KPSR 300929 NPWPSR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Phoenix AZ 229 AM MST Mon Apr 30 2018 CAZ562-566-567-301030- /O.EXP.KPSR.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-180430T0900Z/ Imperial County Southwest-Imperial County West-Imperial Valley- Including the cities of Mountain Spring, Coolidge Springs, Salton City, Winona, Coyote Wells, Ocotillo, Plaster City, El Centro, Calexico, Alamorio, and Brawley 229 AM PDT Mon Apr 30 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... Winds in the Advisory area have decreased below Advisory levels and thus the Advisory was allowed to expire. Lingering breeziness will continue and the Mountain Springs grade pass along Interstate 8 will still be windy. $$
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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.