Alert archive / Arizona / Wind Advisories in 2020
Wind Advisory 13, NWS Flagstaff, AZ
NWS Flagstaff, AZ issued this wind advisory at Oct 24, 2020, 3:29 AM MST for 4 counties in Arizona. It took effect at Oct 25, 2020, 9:00 AM MST. It was in force for 9 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Oct 24, 2020, 3:29 AM MST (10:29 UTC)
- In effect from
- Oct 25, 2020, 9:00 AM MST
- Expired
- Oct 25, 2020, 6:00 PM MST
- In force
- 9 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 10:29 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 00:00Z, 10.5 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.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1968 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 47 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 52 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 114 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
350 WWUS75 KFGZ 241029 NPWFGZ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Flagstaff AZ 329 AM MST Sat Oct 24 2020 AZZ011>017-039-040-241830- /O.NEW.KFGZ.WI.Y.0013.201025T1600Z-201026T0100Z/ 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- Western Mogollon Rim-Eastern Mogollon Rim-White Mountains- Black Mesa Area-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, Flagstaff, Williams, Munds Park, Heber, Happy Jack, Forest Lakes, Show Low, Greer, Pinetop, Navajo N.M., Dilkon, and Kykotsmovi 329 AM MST Sat Oct 24 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 6 PM MST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Much of Apache, Navajo and southeastern Coconino Counties. * WHEN...From 9 AM to 6 PM MST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. In addition, winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust is possible northeast of the Mogollon Rim to the Four Corners area. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/flagstaff
7 follow-up statements
123 WWUS75 KFGZ 241515 NPWFGZ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Flagstaff AZ 815 AM MST Sat Oct 24 2020 AZZ011>017-039-040-242315- /O.CON.KFGZ.WI.Y.0013.201025T1600Z-201026T0100Z/ Chuska Mountains and Defiance Plateau- Little Colorado River Valley in Coconino County- Little Colorado River Valley in Navajo County- Little Colorado River Valley in Apache County- Western Mogollon Rim-Eastern Mogollon Rim-White Mountains- Black Mesa Area-Northeast Plateaus and Mesas South of Hwy 264- Including the cities of Window Rock, Ganado, Wupatki N.M., Tuba City, Winslow, Holbrook, Snowflake, St. Johns, Springerville, Flagstaff, Williams, Munds Park, Heber, Happy Jack, Forest Lakes, Show Low, Greer, Pinetop, Navajo N.M., Dilkon, and Kykotsmovi 815 AM MST Sat Oct 24 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 6 PM MST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 50 mph. * WHERE...Much of Apache, Navajo and eastern Coconino Counties. * WHEN...From 9 AM to 6 PM MST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust with reduced visibilities are possible across the northeast quarter of Arizona. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/flagstaff
660 WWUS75 KFGZ 241949 NPWFGZ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Flagstaff AZ 1249 PM MST Sat Oct 24 2020 AZZ004>007-009-010-251200- /O.EXA.KFGZ.WI.Y.0013.201025T1600Z-201026T0100Z/ Kaibab Plateau-Marble and Glen Canyons-Grand Canyon Country- Coconino Plateau-Northeast Plateaus and Mesas Hwy 264 Northward- Chinle Valley- Including the cities of Jacob Lake, Fredonia, Page, Lees Ferry, Grand Canyon Village, Supai, North Rim, Valle, Keams Canyon, Kaibito, Canyon De Chelly, Chinle, and Kayenta 1249 PM MST Sat Oct 24 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 6 PM MST SUNDAY... The National Weather Service in Flagstaff has issued a Wind Advisory, which is in effect from 9 AM to 6 PM MST Sunday. * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts to 50 mph. * WHERE...Much of Apache, Navajo and eastern Coconino Counties. * WHEN...From 9 AM to 6 PM MST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust with reduced visibilities are possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ AZZ011>017-039-040-251200- /O.CON.KFGZ.WI.Y.0013.201025T1600Z-201026T0100Z/ Chuska Mountains and Defiance Plateau- Little Colorado River Valley in Coconino County- Little Colorado River Valley in Navajo County- Little Colorado River Valley in Apache County- Western Mogollon Rim-Eastern Mogollon Rim-White Mountains- Black Mesa Area-Northeast Plateaus and Mesas South of Hwy 264- Including the cities of Window Rock, Ganado, Wupatki N.M., Tuba City, Winslow, Holbrook, Snowflake, St. Johns, Springerville, Flagstaff, Williams, Munds Park, Heber, Happy Jack, Forest Lakes, Show Low, Greer, Pinetop, Navajo N.M., Dilkon, and Kykotsmovi 1249 PM MST Sat Oct 24 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 6 PM MST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts to 50 mph. * WHERE...Much of Apache, Navajo and eastern Coconino Counties. * WHEN...From 9 AM to 6 PM MST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust with reduced visibilities are possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
397 WWUS75 KFGZ 242037 NPWFGZ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Flagstaff AZ 137 PM MST Sat Oct 24 2020 AZZ004>007-009>017-039-040-251200- /O.CON.KFGZ.WI.Y.0013.201025T1600Z-201026T0100Z/ Kaibab Plateau-Marble and Glen Canyons-Grand Canyon Country- Coconino Plateau-Northeast Plateaus and Mesas Hwy 264 Northward- Chinle Valley-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- Western Mogollon Rim-Eastern Mogollon Rim-White Mountains- Black Mesa Area-Northeast Plateaus and Mesas South of Hwy 264- Including the cities of Jacob Lake, Fredonia, Page, Lees Ferry, Grand Canyon Village, Supai, North Rim, Valle, Keams Canyon, Kaibito, Canyon De Chelly, Chinle, Kayenta, Window Rock, Ganado, Wupatki N.M., Tuba City, Winslow, Holbrook, Snowflake, St. Johns, Springerville, Flagstaff, Williams, Munds Park, Heber, Happy Jack, Forest Lakes, Show Low, Greer, Pinetop, Navajo N.M., Dilkon, and Kykotsmovi 137 PM MST Sat Oct 24 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 6 PM MST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts to 50 mph. * WHERE...Most of northern Arizona along and north of the Mogollon Rim. * WHEN...From 9 AM to 6 PM MST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust with reduced visibilities are possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
171 WWUS75 KFGZ 250408 NPWFGZ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Flagstaff AZ 908 PM MST Sat Oct 24 2020 AZZ004>007-009>017-039-040-251215- /O.CON.KFGZ.WI.Y.0013.201025T1600Z-201026T0100Z/ Kaibab Plateau-Marble and Glen Canyons-Grand Canyon Country- Coconino Plateau-Northeast Plateaus and Mesas Hwy 264 Northward- Chinle Valley-Chuska Mountains and Defiance Plateau- Little Colorado River Valley in Coconino County- Little Colorado River Valley in Navajo County- Little Colorado River Valley in Apache County- Western Mogollon Rim-Eastern Mogollon Rim-White Mountains- Black Mesa Area-Northeast Plateaus and Mesas South of Hwy 264- Including the cities of Jacob Lake, Fredonia, Page, Lees Ferry, Grand Canyon Village, Supai, North Rim, Valle, Keams Canyon, Kaibito, Canyon De Chelly, Chinle, Kayenta, Window Rock, Ganado, Wupatki N.M., Tuba City, Winslow, Holbrook, Snowflake, St. Johns, Springerville, Flagstaff, Williams, Munds Park, Heber, Happy Jack, Forest Lakes, Show Low, Greer, Pinetop, Navajo N.M., Dilkon, and Kykotsmovi 908 PM MST Sat Oct 24 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 6 PM MST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Most of northern Arizona along and north of the Mogollon Rim. * WHEN...From 9 AM to 6 PM MST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust with reduced visibilities are possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/flagstaff
894 WWUS75 KFGZ 251051 NPWFGZ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Flagstaff AZ 351 AM MST Sun Oct 25 2020 AZZ008-260100- /O.EXA.KFGZ.WI.Y.0013.201025T1600Z-201026T0100Z/ Yavapai County Mountains- Including the cities of Prescott, Seligman, and Ash Fork 351 AM MST Sun Oct 25 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM MST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph, with gusts from 40 to 45 mph. * WHERE...Higher elevations of Yavapai county. * WHEN...From 9 AM to 6 PM MST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ AZZ004>007-009>017-039-040-260100- /O.CON.KFGZ.WI.Y.0013.201025T1600Z-201026T0100Z/ Kaibab Plateau-Marble and Glen Canyons-Grand Canyon Country- Coconino Plateau-Northeast Plateaus and Mesas Hwy 264 Northward- Chinle Valley-Chuska Mountains and Defiance Plateau- Little Colorado River Valley in Coconino County- Little Colorado River Valley in Navajo County- Little Colorado River Valley in Apache County- Western Mogollon Rim-Eastern Mogollon Rim-White Mountains- Black Mesa Area-Northeast Plateaus and Mesas South of Hwy 264- Including the cities of Jacob Lake, Fredonia, Page, Lees Ferry, Grand Canyon Village, Supai, North Rim, Valle, Keams Canyon, Kaibito, Canyon De Chelly, Chinle, Kayenta, Window Rock, Ganado, Wupatki N.M., Tuba City, Winslow, Holbrook, Snowflake, St. Johns, Springerville, Flagstaff, Williams, Munds Park, Heber, Happy Jack, Forest Lakes, Show Low, Greer, Pinetop, Navajo N.M., Dilkon, and Kykotsmovi 351 AM MST Sun Oct 25 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM MST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph, with gusts from 45 to 55 mph. * WHERE...Most of northern Arizona along and north of the Mogollon Rim. * WHEN...From 9 AM to 6 PM MST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust with reduced visibilities are possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/flagstaff
701 WWUS75 KFGZ 252013 NPWFGZ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Flagstaff AZ 113 PM MST Sun Oct 25 2020 AZZ004>017-039-040-260100- /O.CON.KFGZ.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-201026T0100Z/ Kaibab Plateau-Marble and Glen Canyons-Grand Canyon Country- Coconino Plateau-Yavapai County Mountains- Northeast Plateaus and Mesas Hwy 264 Northward-Chinle Valley- 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- Western Mogollon Rim-Eastern Mogollon Rim-White Mountains- Black Mesa Area-Northeast Plateaus and Mesas South of Hwy 264- Including the cities of Jacob Lake, Fredonia, Page, Lees Ferry, Grand Canyon Village, Supai, North Rim, Valle, Prescott, Seligman, Ash Fork, Keams Canyon, Kaibito, Canyon De Chelly, Chinle, Kayenta, Window Rock, Ganado, Wupatki N.M., Tuba City, Winslow, Holbrook, Snowflake, St. Johns, Springerville, Flagstaff, Williams, Munds Park, Heber, Happy Jack, Forest Lakes, Show Low, Greer, Pinetop, Navajo N.M., Dilkon, and Kykotsmovi 113 PM MST Sun Oct 25 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph, with gusts from 45 to 55 mph are being observed this afternoon. * WHERE...Most of northern Arizona along and north of the Mogollon Rim. * WHEN...From 9 AM to 6 PM MST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust with reduced visibilities are being observed. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
668 WWUS75 KFGZ 260057 NPWFGZ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Flagstaff AZ 557 PM MST Sun Oct 25 2020 AZZ004>017-039-040-260200- /O.EXP.KFGZ.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-201026T0100Z/ Kaibab Plateau-Marble and Glen Canyons-Grand Canyon Country- Coconino Plateau-Yavapai County Mountains- Northeast Plateaus and Mesas Hwy 264 Northward-Chinle Valley- Chuska Mountains and Defiance Plateau- Little Colorado River Valley in Coconino County- Little Colorado River Valley in Navajo County- Little Colorado River Valley in Apache County- Western Mogollon Rim-Eastern Mogollon Rim-White Mountains- Black Mesa Area-Northeast Plateaus and Mesas South of Hwy 264- Including the cities of Jacob Lake, Fredonia, Page, Lees Ferry, Grand Canyon Village, Supai, North Rim, Valle, Prescott, Seligman, Ash Fork, Keams Canyon, Kaibito, Canyon De Chelly, Chinle, Kayenta, Window Rock, Ganado, Wupatki N.M., Tuba City, Winslow, Holbrook, Snowflake, St. Johns, Springerville, Flagstaff, Williams, Munds Park, Heber, Happy Jack, Forest Lakes, Show Low, Greer, Pinetop, Navajo N.M., Dilkon, and Kykotsmovi 557 PM MST Sun Oct 25 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM MST THIS EVENING... Winds will continue to decrease through the evening, with most areas experiencing gusts under 30 mph by 8 PM. $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/flagstaff
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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.