Alert archive / Arizona / High Wind Warnings in 2019
High Wind Warning 2, NWS Tucson, AZ
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
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 29, 6:36 AM MST | TSTM WND DMG | 6 Ssw Avra Valley, AZ | ROOF DAMAGE. |
| Nov 29, 6:45 AM MST | TSTM WND DMG | 2 Ssw Avra Valley, AZ | EXTENSIVE TREE DAMGE. |
| Nov 29, 7:10 AM MST | TSTM WND DMG | 1 W Catalina, AZ | LARGE 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.
- 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
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. && $$ AZZ501>506-508>512-514-515-290300- /O.CON.KTWC.WI.Y.0009.191129T0600Z-191129T2100Z/ Western Pima County-Tohono O'odham Nation- Upper Santa Cruz River Valley/Altar Valley-Tucson Metro Area- South Central Pinal County-Southeast Pinal County- Eastern Cochise County below 5000 feet-Upper Gila River Valley- White Mountains of Graham and Greenlee Counties- Galiuro and Pinaleno Mountains-Chiricahua Mountains- Catalina and Rincon Mountains-Baboquivari Mountains- Including the cities of Ajo, Organ Pipe Cactus N.M., Sells, Nogales, Tucson, Green Valley, Marana, Vail, Picacho Peak State Park, Mammoth, Oracle, Willcox, Clifton, Safford, and Chiricahua NM 1151 AM MST Thu Nov 28 2019 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 PM MST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. Even windier in the mountains, where a Winter Storm Warning is in effect. * WHERE...Southeast Arizona. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 2 PM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ Visit us on Facebook...Twitter...YouTube...and at weather.gov/Tucson 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. && $$ AZZ501>506-508>512-514-515-290545- /O.CON.KTWC.WI.Y.0009.191129T0600Z-191129T2100Z/ Western Pima County-Tohono O'odham Nation- Upper Santa Cruz River Valley/Altar Valley-Tucson Metro Area- South Central Pinal County-Southeast Pinal County- Eastern Cochise County below 5000 feet-Upper Gila River Valley- White Mountains of Graham and Greenlee Counties- Galiuro and Pinaleno Mountains-Chiricahua Mountains- Catalina and Rincon Mountains-Baboquivari Mountains- Including the cities of Ajo, Organ Pipe Cactus N.M., Sells, Nogales, Tucson, Green Valley, Marana, Vail, Picacho Peak State Park, Mammoth, Oracle, Willcox, Clifton, Safford, and Chiricahua NM 232 PM MST Thu Nov 28 2019 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 PM MST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. Even windier in the mountains, where a Winter Storm Warning is in effect. * WHERE...Southeast Arizona. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 2 PM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ Visit us on Facebook...Twitter...YouTube...and at weather.gov/Tucson 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. && $$ AZZ501>506-508>512-514-515-291130- /O.CON.KTWC.WI.Y.0009.191129T0600Z-191129T2100Z/ Western Pima County-Tohono O'odham Nation- Upper Santa Cruz River Valley/Altar Valley-Tucson Metro Area- South Central Pinal County-Southeast Pinal County- Eastern Cochise County below 5000 feet-Upper Gila River Valley- White Mountains of Graham and Greenlee Counties- Galiuro and Pinaleno Mountains-Chiricahua Mountains- Catalina and Rincon Mountains-Baboquivari Mountains- Including the cities of Ajo, Organ Pipe Cactus N.M., Sells, Nogales, Tucson, Green Valley, Marana, Vail, Picacho Peak State Park, Mammoth, Oracle, Willcox, Clifton, Safford, and Chiricahua NM 616 PM MST Thu Nov 28 2019 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 PM MST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. Even windier in the mountains, where a Winter Storm Warning is in effect. * WHERE...Southeast Arizona. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 2 PM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ Visit us on Facebook...Twitter...YouTube...and at weather.gov/Tucson
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. && $$ AZZ501>506-508>512-514-515-291800- /O.CON.KTWC.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-191129T2100Z/ Western Pima County-Tohono O'odham Nation- Upper Santa Cruz River Valley/Altar Valley-Tucson Metro Area- South Central Pinal County-Southeast Pinal County- Eastern Cochise County below 5000 feet-Upper Gila River Valley- White Mountains of Graham and Greenlee Counties- Galiuro and Pinaleno Mountains-Chiricahua Mountains- Catalina and Rincon Mountains-Baboquivari Mountains- Including the cities of Ajo, Organ Pipe Cactus N.M., Sells, Nogales, Tucson, Green Valley, Marana, Vail, Picacho Peak State Park, Mammoth, Oracle, Willcox, Clifton, Safford, and Chiricahua NM 307 AM MST Fri Nov 29 2019 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. Even windier in the mountains, where a Winter Storm Warning is in effect. * WHERE...Most of Southeast Arizona. * WHEN...Through 2 PM MST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ Visit us on Facebook...Twitter...YouTube...and at weather.gov/Tucson
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. && $$ Visit us on Facebook...Twitter...YouTube...and at weather.gov/Tucson
The office that day
Everything else NWS Tucson, AZ issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 27, 5:58 PM MST | Areal Flood Advisory | TWC | Cochise, Graham, Pima | 3 hr |
| Nov 27, 7:42 PM MST | Areal Flood Warning | TWC | Cochise | 6 hr |
| Nov 27, 8:18 PM MST | Areal Flood Advisory | TWC | Cochise | 3 hr |
| Nov 27, 9:12 PM MST | Areal Flood Advisory | TWC | Cochise, Graham, Pima | 3 hr |
| Nov 27, 9:58 PM MST | Areal Flood Warning | TWC | Cochise | 6 hr |
| Nov 27, 11:17 PM MST | Areal Flood Advisory | TWC | Cochise, Graham, Greenlee, Pima | 5 hr |
| Nov 28, 1:43 AM MST | Areal Flood Warning | TWC | Cochise | 9 hr |
| Nov 28, 2:45 AM MST | Areal Flood Advisory | TWC | Cochise | 90 min |
| Nov 28, 8:56 AM MST | Areal Flood Warning | TWC | Cochise | 9 hr |
| Nov 28, 11:43 AM MST | Flash Flood Watch | TWC | Cochise, Graham, Pima, Santa Cruz | 29 hr |
| Nov 28, 11:51 AM MST | Wind Advisory | TWC | Cochise, Graham, Pima, Santa Cruz | 26 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.