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High Wind Warning 2, NWS Tucson, AZ

November 28, 20194 counties in Arizona

NWS Tucson, AZ issued this high wind warning at Nov 28, 2019, 11:51 AM MST for 4 counties in Arizona. It took effect at Nov 28, 2019, 6:16 PM MST. It was in force for 17 hr. 3 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
Nov 28, 2019, 11:51 AM MST (18:51 UTC)
In effect from
Nov 28, 2019, 6:16 PM MST
Expired
Nov 29, 2019, 11:00 AM MST
In force
17 hr
Issued by
NWS Tucson, AZ

Counties Cochise County, AZ, Graham County, AZ, Pima County, AZ, Santa Cruz County, AZ

The radar

The Tucson radar (KEMX), 25 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 18:54 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
Nov 29, 6:36 AM MSTTSTM WND DMG6 Ssw Avra Valley, AZROOF DAMAGE.
Nov 29, 6:45 AM MSTTSTM WND DMG2 Ssw Avra Valley, AZEXTENSIVE TREE DAMGE.
Nov 29, 7:10 AM MSTTSTM WND DMG1 W Catalina, AZLARGE PALO VERDE TREE DOWN.

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The nearest sounding before it

Tuscon, AZ (KTUS), launched 12:00Z, 6.9 hours before the alert went out and 32 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, Tuscon, AZ at 12:00Z on 2019-11-28Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 1 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Tuscon, AZ at 12:00Z on 2019-11-28The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 84 square meters per square second.1939587897117136Sfc1 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
1 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
1121 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
66 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
84 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
147 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

464 
WWUS75 KTWC 281851
NPWTWC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Tucson AZ
1151 AM MST Thu Nov 28 2019

AZZ507-513-290300-
/O.NEW.KTWC.HW.W.0002.191129T1200Z-191129T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KTWC.WI.Y.0010.191129T1800Z-191129T2100Z/
/O.EXT.KTWC.WI.Y.0009.191129T0600Z-191129T1200Z/
Upper San Pedro River Valley-
Dragoon and Mule and Huachuca and Santa Rita Mountains-
Including the cities of Sierra Vista, Benson, Bisbee, 
Canelo Hills, and Madera Canyon
1151 AM MST Thu Nov 28 2019

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 AM
MST FRIDAY...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 11 AM MST FRIDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 2 PM MST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, southwest winds 35 to 50 mph
  with gusts up to 60 mph expected. For the Wind Advisory periods
  before and after, west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 
  mph expected.

* WHERE...Upper San Pedro River Valley and Dragoon and Mule and 
  Huachuca and Santa Rita Mountains.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 5 AM to 11 AM MST Friday.
  For the first Wind Advisory, from 11 PM this evening to 5 AM MST
  Friday. For the second Wind Advisory, from 11 AM to 2 PM MST 
  Friday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down some trees and power 
  lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

AZZ501>506-508>512-514-515-290300-
/O.CON.KTWC.WI.Y.0009.191129T0600Z-191129T2100Z/
Western Pima County-Tohono O'odham Nation-
Upper Santa Cruz River Valley/Altar Valley-Tucson Metro Area-
South Central Pinal County-Southeast Pinal County-
Eastern Cochise County below 5000 feet-Upper Gila River Valley-
White Mountains of Graham and Greenlee Counties-
Galiuro and Pinaleno Mountains-Chiricahua Mountains-
Catalina and Rincon Mountains-Baboquivari Mountains-
Including the cities of Ajo, Organ Pipe Cactus N.M., Sells, 
Nogales, Tucson, Green Valley, Marana, Vail, 
Picacho Peak State Park, Mammoth, Oracle, Willcox, Clifton, 
Safford, and Chiricahua NM
1151 AM MST Thu Nov 28 2019

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO
2 PM MST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 50 mph
  expected. Even windier in the mountains, where a Winter Storm 
  Warning is in effect.

* WHERE...Southeast Arizona.

* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 2 PM MST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

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Meyer
4 follow-up statements
929 
WWUS75 KTWC 282132
NPWTWC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Tucson AZ
232 PM MST Thu Nov 28 2019

AZZ507-513-290545-
/O.CON.KTWC.HW.W.0002.191129T1200Z-191129T1800Z/
/O.CON.KTWC.WI.Y.0009.191129T0600Z-191129T1200Z/
/O.CON.KTWC.WI.Y.0010.191129T1800Z-191129T2100Z/
Upper San Pedro River Valley-
Dragoon and Mule and Huachuca and Santa Rita Mountains-
Including the cities of Sierra Vista, Benson, Bisbee, 
Canelo Hills, and Madera Canyon
232 PM MST Thu Nov 28 2019

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO
5 AM MST FRIDAY...
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 11 AM MST
FRIDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 2 PM MST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, southwest winds 35 to 50 mph
  with gusts up to 60 mph expected. For the Wind Advisory periods
  before and after, southwest to west winds 25 to 35 mph with 
  gusts up to 50 mph expected.

* WHERE...Upper San Pedro River Valley and Dragoon and Mule and 
  Huachuca and Santa Rita Mountains.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 5 AM to 11 AM MST 
  Friday. For the first Wind Advisory, from 11 PM this evening 
  to 5 AM MST Friday. For the second Wind Advisory, from 11 AM 
  to 2 PM MST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down some trees and power 
  lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

AZZ501>506-508>512-514-515-290545-
/O.CON.KTWC.WI.Y.0009.191129T0600Z-191129T2100Z/
Western Pima County-Tohono O'odham Nation-
Upper Santa Cruz River Valley/Altar Valley-Tucson Metro Area-
South Central Pinal County-Southeast Pinal County-
Eastern Cochise County below 5000 feet-Upper Gila River Valley-
White Mountains of Graham and Greenlee Counties-
Galiuro and Pinaleno Mountains-Chiricahua Mountains-
Catalina and Rincon Mountains-Baboquivari Mountains-
Including the cities of Ajo, Organ Pipe Cactus N.M., Sells, 
Nogales, Tucson, Green Valley, Marana, Vail, 
Picacho Peak State Park, Mammoth, Oracle, Willcox, Clifton, 
Safford, and Chiricahua NM
232 PM MST Thu Nov 28 2019

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO
2 PM MST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected. Even windier in the mountains, where a Winter Storm 
  Warning is in effect.

* WHERE...Southeast Arizona.

* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 2 PM MST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

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Meyer
863 
WWUS75 KTWC 290116
NPWTWC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Tucson AZ
616 PM MST Thu Nov 28 2019

AZZ507-513-291130-
/O.CAN.KTWC.WI.Y.0009.191129T0600Z-191129T1200Z/
/O.EXT.KTWC.HW.W.0002.191129T0116Z-191129T1800Z/
/O.CON.KTWC.WI.Y.0010.191129T1800Z-191129T2100Z/
Upper San Pedro River Valley-
Dragoon and Mule and Huachuca and Santa Rita Mountains-
Including the cities of Sierra Vista, Benson, Bisbee, 
Canelo Hills, and Madera Canyon
616 PM MST Thu Nov 28 2019

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST FRIDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 2 PM MST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, southwest winds 35 to 50 mph
  with gusts up to 60 mph expected. For the Wind Advisory, 
  southwest to west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Upper San Pedro River Valley and Dragoon and Mule and 
  Huachuca and Santa Rita Mountains.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 11 AM MST Friday. For 
  the Wind Advisory, from 11 AM to 2 PM MST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down some trees and power 
  lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

AZZ501>506-508>512-514-515-291130-
/O.CON.KTWC.WI.Y.0009.191129T0600Z-191129T2100Z/
Western Pima County-Tohono O'odham Nation-
Upper Santa Cruz River Valley/Altar Valley-Tucson Metro Area-
South Central Pinal County-Southeast Pinal County-
Eastern Cochise County below 5000 feet-Upper Gila River Valley-
White Mountains of Graham and Greenlee Counties-
Galiuro and Pinaleno Mountains-Chiricahua Mountains-
Catalina and Rincon Mountains-Baboquivari Mountains-
Including the cities of Ajo, Organ Pipe Cactus N.M., Sells, 
Nogales, Tucson, Green Valley, Marana, Vail, 
Picacho Peak State Park, Mammoth, Oracle, Willcox, Clifton, 
Safford, and Chiricahua NM
616 PM MST Thu Nov 28 2019

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO
2 PM MST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected. Even windier in the mountains, where a Winter Storm 
  Warning is in effect.

* WHERE...Southeast Arizona.

* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 2 PM MST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

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820 
WWUS75 KTWC 291007
NPWTWC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Tucson AZ
307 AM MST Fri Nov 29 2019

AZZ507-513-291800-
/O.CON.KTWC.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-191129T1800Z/
/O.CON.KTWC.WI.Y.0010.191129T1800Z-191129T2100Z/
Upper San Pedro River Valley-
Dragoon and Mule and Huachuca and Santa Rita Mountains-
Including the cities of Sierra Vista, Benson, Bisbee, 
Canelo Hills, and Madera Canyon
307 AM MST Fri Nov 29 2019

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST THIS
MORNING...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
2 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, southwest winds 35 to 50 mph
  with gusts up to 60 mph expected. For the Wind Advisory,
  southwest to west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Upper San Pedro River Valley and Dragoon and Mule and 
  Huachuca and Santa Rita Mountains.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning until 11 AM MST this morning,
  followed by a Wind Advisory from 11 AM to 2 PM MST today.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

AZZ501>506-508>512-514-515-291800-
/O.CON.KTWC.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-191129T2100Z/
Western Pima County-Tohono O'odham Nation-
Upper Santa Cruz River Valley/Altar Valley-Tucson Metro Area-
South Central Pinal County-Southeast Pinal County-
Eastern Cochise County below 5000 feet-Upper Gila River Valley-
White Mountains of Graham and Greenlee Counties-
Galiuro and Pinaleno Mountains-Chiricahua Mountains-
Catalina and Rincon Mountains-Baboquivari Mountains-
Including the cities of Ajo, Organ Pipe Cactus N.M., Sells, 
Nogales, Tucson, Green Valley, Marana, Vail, 
Picacho Peak State Park, Mammoth, Oracle, Willcox, Clifton, 
Safford, and Chiricahua NM
307 AM MST Fri Nov 29 2019

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 
  expected. Even windier in the mountains, where a Winter Storm 
  Warning is in effect.

* WHERE...Most of Southeast Arizona.

* WHEN...Through 2 PM MST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

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654 
WWUS75 KTWC 291802
NPWTWC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Tucson AZ
1102 AM MST Fri Nov 29 2019

AZZ507-513-292100-
/O.EXP.KTWC.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-191129T1800Z/
/O.CON.KTWC.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-191129T2100Z/
Upper San Pedro River Valley-
Dragoon and Mule and Huachuca and Santa Rita Mountains-
Including the cities of Sierra Vista, Benson, Bisbee, 
and Canelo Hills
1102 AM MST Fri Nov 29 2019

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH WIND WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* WHERE...Upper San Pedro River Valley and Dragoon and Mule and 
  Huachuca and Santa Rita Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 2 PM MST today.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

AZZ501>506-514-515-291915-
/O.CAN.KTWC.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-191129T2100Z/
Western Pima County-Tohono O'odham Nation-
Upper Santa Cruz River Valley/Altar Valley-Tucson Metro Area-
South Central Pinal County-Southeast Pinal County-
Catalina and Rincon Mountains-Baboquivari Mountains-
1102 AM MST Fri Nov 29 2019

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Winds have diminished below advisory levels.

$$

AZZ508>512-292100-
/O.CON.KTWC.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-191129T2100Z/
Eastern Cochise County below 5000 feet-Upper Gila River Valley-
White Mountains of Graham and Greenlee Counties-
Galiuro and Pinaleno Mountains-Chiricahua Mountains-
Including the cities of Willcox, Clifton, Safford, 
and Chiricahua NM
1102 AM MST Fri Nov 29 2019

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 
  expected. Even windier in the mountains, where a Winter Storm 
  Warning is in effect.

* WHERE...Most of Southeast Arizona.

* WHEN...Through 2 PM MST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

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The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Nov 27, 5:58 PM MSTAreal Flood AdvisoryTWCCochise, Graham, Pima3 hr
Nov 27, 7:42 PM MSTAreal Flood WarningTWCCochise6 hr
Nov 27, 8:18 PM MSTAreal Flood AdvisoryTWCCochise3 hr
Nov 27, 9:12 PM MSTAreal Flood AdvisoryTWCCochise, Graham, Pima3 hr
Nov 27, 9:58 PM MSTAreal Flood WarningTWCCochise6 hr
Nov 27, 11:17 PM MSTAreal Flood AdvisoryTWCCochise, Graham, Greenlee, Pima5 hr
Nov 28, 1:43 AM MSTAreal Flood WarningTWCCochise9 hr
Nov 28, 2:45 AM MSTAreal Flood AdvisoryTWCCochise90 min
Nov 28, 8:56 AM MSTAreal Flood WarningTWCCochise9 hr
Nov 28, 11:43 AM MSTFlash Flood WatchTWCCochise, Graham, Pima, Santa Cruz29 hr
Nov 28, 11:51 AM MSTWind AdvisoryTWCCochise, Graham, Pima, Santa Cruz26 hr

Nearby

High Wind Warnings in Arizona, 2019Every high wind warning in 2019

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.