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Special Weather Statement, NWS Flagstaff, AZ

July 9, 2021Gila County, Arizona

NWS Flagstaff, AZ issued this special weather statement at Jul 9, 2021, 7:14 PM MST for Gila County, Arizona. It was in force for 46 min. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued
Jul 9, 2021, 7:14 PM MST (02:14 UTC)
Expired
Jul 9, 2021, 8:00 PM MST
In force
46 min
Issued by
NWS Flagstaff, AZ

County Gila County, AZ

The radar

The Flagstaff radar (KFSX), 52 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 02:18 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The nearest sounding before it

Flgstf/Belemont, AZ (KFGZ), launched 00:00Z, 2.2 hours before the alert went out and 142 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 2021-07-10Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 49 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Flgstf/Belemont, AZ at 00:00Z on 2021-07-10The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 49 square meters per square second.1939Sfc1 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
49 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-141 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
3400 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
18 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
49 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
85 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
-0.0

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What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this special weather statement went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Flagstaff, AZ wrote its last area forecast discussion before this special weather statement went out at Jul 9, 1:46 PM MST, 5 hours 28 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jul 9, 1:46 PM MST, 5 hours 28 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Flagstaff AZ
146 PM MST Fri Jul 9 2021

.SYNOPSIS...High pressure remains in control through the weekend,
delivering hot daytime temperatures through Sunday. A slight
increase in monsoonal moisture will take place over the weekend,
however showers and storms are expected to remain isolated to the
Mogollon Rim. More significant moisture looks to return next week,
with greater chances for showers and thunderstorms.

&&

.DISCUSSION...Scattered showers and thunderstorms have develop
across the the Mogollon Rim, Chuska Mountains and Black Mesa this
afternoon. Activity over the far northeast is expected to diminish
within the next few hours. Latest HRRR guidance has activity over
the Mogollon Rim increasing over the next couple of hours, with a
line of thunderstorms moving off the Rim into this evening. Much
of the activity should diminish around 8pm, with only a few light
showers and storms remaining through 10pm over southern Yavapai
and Gila counties. Primary threats will be strong gusty outflow
winds and brief heavy rainfall, a few of the stronger storms also
have the potential to produce some small hail.

The strong ridge over the southwest will remain in place through
the weekend, with heights maximize over northern Arizona on
Saturday. As a result, hot temperatures are expected to continue
over the area, with Saturday being the warmest day. Excessive Heat
Warnings remain in effect for the lower elevations of Yavapai
County as well as the Grand Canyon. Much of the showers and
thunderstorm activity this weekend will be suppressed with the
stable air mass in place, however slight chance for showers and
storms will exist along the Mogollon Rim and higher terrain during
the afternoon hours.

For the start of next week, the ridge begins to degrade and wobble
around the southwestern United States. Monsoonal moisture beings
to surge northward into Arizona, bringing the chance for more
widespread showers and thunderstorms for much of the upcoming
week. Much of the EPS members, and to a lesser extent the GEFS
members, are in agreement with an increase in moisture into
northern Arizona. Cooler, more seasonable temperatures and light
winds are also expected for next week.

&&

.AVIATION...For the 00Z package...VFR conditions are expected to
prevail for much of the period. Local MVFR conditions will be
possible in showers and thunderstorms mainly along and south of a
KGCN-KFLG-KSOW line. More isolated showers and storms will be
possible after 20Z Saturday. Gusty and erratic winds will be
possible in and around thunderstorms. Aviation discussion not
updated for TAF amendments.

&&

.FIRE WEATHER...Isolated showers and thunderstorms are expected
Saturday and Sunday, mainly along the Mogollon Rim and
south. Primary hazards will be strong gusty outflow winds, brief
heavy rainfall, and lightning. Temperatures are expected to remain
hot along with light northwest/north winds.

Monday through Wednesday...Shower and thunderstorms chances
increase each afternoon areawide for the start of next week.
Cooler more seasonable temperatures and light winds are also
expected.

&&

.FGZ WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
Excessive Heat Warning until 8 PM MST Saturday FOR AZZ037.

Excessive Heat Warning until 8 PM MST Sunday FOR AZZ005-006.

&&

PUBLIC...Humphreys
AVIATION...Humphreys
FIRE WEATHER...Humphreys

For Northern Arizona weather information visit
weather.gov/flagstaff

In the hours before

Local storm report, Jul 9, 3:46 PM MST, 3 hours 28 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FLAGSTAFF AZ
346 PM MST FRI JUL 9 2021

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0340 PM     HAIL             1 NE PRESCOTT COURTHOUS 34.55N 112.46W
07/09/2021  E0.70 INCH       YAVAPAI            AZ   PUBLIC

&&
Special weather statement, Jul 9, 5:11 PM MST, 2 hours 3 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Flagstaff AZ
511 PM MST Fri Jul 9 2021

AZZ013-016-017-100045-
Little Colorado River Valley in Navajo County-White Mountains-Eastern
Mogollon Rim-
511 PM MST Fri Jul 9 2021

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR NAVAJO COUNTY FROM
SNOWFLAKE TO SHOW LOW TO PINETOP UNTIL 545 PM MST...

At 510 PM MST, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Taylor to near Hondah. Movement was west
at 20 mph.

Penny size hail and winds in excess of 40 mph will be possible with
these storms.

Locations impacted include...
Show Low, Pinetop-lakeside, Taylor, Clay Springs, Shumway, Hondah,
Wagon Wheel, Aripine, Lake Of The Woods, Linden, Pinedale, Fort
Apache Reservation, Snowflake, Pinetop Country Club, Lakeside
Campground, Scott Reservoir Campground, Fool Hollow Lake Campground,
White Mountain Lake and Lewis Canyon Group Campground.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms, and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

&&

LAT...LON 3448 11055 3403 11009 3410 10988 3459 10989
TIME...MOT...LOC 0010Z 069DEG 16KT 3448 11014 3413 10985

JJ
Special weather statement, Jul 9, 5:21 PM MST, 1 hour 53 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Flagstaff AZ
521 PM MST Fri Jul 9 2021

AZZ008-037-100100-
Yavapai County Valleys and Basins-Yavapai County  Mountains-
521 PM MST Fri Jul 9 2021

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR YAVAPAI COUNTY IN THE
BAGDAD AREA UNTIL 600 PM MST...

At 520 PM MST, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 6 miles northeast of Bagdad to near Yava.
Movement was southwest at 20 mph.

Pea size hail and wind gusts up to 50 mph will be possible with these
storms.

Locations impacted include...
Bagdad and Yava.

LAT...LON 3452 11333 3474 11310 3457 11277 3422 11308
      3441 11334
TIME...MOT...LOC 0020Z 037DEG 19KT 3465 11311 3450 11293

JJ
Local storm report, Jul 9, 5:58 PM MST, 1 hour 16 minutes before
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The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jul 9, 5:00 PM MSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningFGZYavapai45 min
Jul 9, 5:11 PM MSTSpecial Weather StatementFGZ34 min
Jul 9, 5:21 PM MSTSpecial Weather StatementFGZYavapai39 min
Jul 9, 5:32 PM MSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningFGZNavajo43 min
Jul 9, 5:40 PM MSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningFGZYavapai35 min
Jul 9, 6:14 PM MSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningFGZNavajo46 min
Jul 10, 12:36 PM MSTSpecial Weather StatementFGZApache24 min
Jul 10, 1:29 PM MSTAreal Flood AdvisoryFGZApache2 hr
Jul 10, 1:38 PM MSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningFGZCoconino, Yavapai31 min
Jul 10, 1:57 PM MSTSpecial Weather StatementFGZ33 min
Jul 10, 2:21 PM MSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningFGZYavapai39 min
Jul 10, 2:40 PM MSTAreal Flood AdvisoryFGZGila4 hr
Jul 10, 2:55 PM MSTSpecial Weather StatementFGZYavapai50 min
Jul 10, 3:40 PM MSTAreal Flood AdvisoryFGZYavapai3 hr
Jul 10, 4:18 PM MSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningFGZGila27 min
Jul 10, 4:27 PM MSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningFGZApache, Navajo48 min
Jul 10, 4:40 PM MSTFlash Flood Warning Considerable damage threatFGZGila3 hr
Jul 10, 4:40 PM MSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningFGZGila, Navajo50 min
Jul 10, 4:51 PM MSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningFGZCoconino, Yavapai24 min

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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.