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Wind Advisory 13, NWS Flagstaff, AZ

October 24, 20204 counties in Arizona

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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Flgstf/Belemont, AZ at 00:00Z on 2020-10-24Temperature 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 00:00Z on 2020-10-24The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 52 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 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
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

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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

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