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Wind Advisory 14, NWS Flagstaff, AZ
NWS Flagstaff, AZ issued this wind advisory at Apr 14, 2021, 2:58 PM MST for Apache County, Coconino County, Navajo County, Arizona. It took effect at Apr 15, 2021, 10:00 AM MST. It was in force for 9 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Apr 14, 2021, 2:58 PM MST (21:58 UTC)
- In effect from
- Apr 15, 2021, 10:00 AM MST
- Expired
- Apr 15, 2021, 7:13 PM MST
- In force
- 9 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Flagstaff, AZ
Counties Apache County, AZ, Coconino County, AZ, Navajo County, AZ
The radar
The Flagstaff radar (KFSX), 124 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 22:03 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 12:00Z, 10.0 hours before the alert went out and 121 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
- 1913 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 45 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 338 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 367 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
757 WWUS75 KFGZ 142158 NPWFGZ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Flagstaff AZ 258 PM MST Wed Apr 14 2021 AZZ011-013-014-016-017-040-150600- /O.NEW.KFGZ.WI.Y.0014.210415T1700Z-210416T0300Z/ /O.CON.KFGZ.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-210415T0300Z/ Chuska Mountains and Defiance Plateau- Little Colorado River Valley in Navajo County- Little Colorado River Valley in Apache County- Eastern Mogollon Rim-White Mountains- Northeast Plateaus and Mesas South of Hwy 264- Including the cities of Window Rock, Ganado, Winslow, Holbrook, Snowflake, St. Johns, Springerville, Heber, Happy Jack, Forest Lakes, Show Low, Greer, Pinetop, Dilkon, and Kykotsmovi 258 PM MST Wed Apr 14 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS EVENING... ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 8 PM MST THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the first Wind Advisory, southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. For the second Wind Advisory, west winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...East-central and northeast Arizona. * WHEN...For the first Wind Advisory, until 8 PM MST this evening. For the second Wind Advisory, from 10 AM to 8 PM MST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. In addition, 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. && $$ AZZ004>010-012-015-039-150300- /O.CON.KFGZ.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-210415T0300Z/ Kaibab Plateau-Marble and Glen Canyons-Grand Canyon Country- Coconino Plateau-Yavapai County Mountains- Northeast Plateaus and Mesas Hwy 264 Northward-Chinle Valley- Little Colorado River Valley in Coconino County- Western Mogollon Rim-Black Mesa Area- Including the cities of Jacob Lake, Fredonia, Page, Lees Ferry, Grand Canyon Village, Supai, North Rim, Valle, Prescott, Seligman, Ash Fork, Keams Canyon, Kaibito, Canyon De Chelly, Chinle, Kayenta, Wupatki N.M., Tuba City, Flagstaff, Williams, Munds Park, and Navajo N.M. 258 PM MST Wed Apr 14 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...The higher elevations of Yavapai County and along and north of a line extending through Seligman, Flagstaff and Show Low. The very strongest winds will be along and north of Interstate-40. * WHEN...Until 8 PM MST this evening. * IMPACTS...Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. In addition, areas of low visibility in blowing dust are possible along and north of Interstate-40 east of Flagstaff, and across much of the Navajo and Hopi reservations. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/flagstaff
4 follow-up statements
897 WWUS75 KFGZ 150303 NPWFGZ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Flagstaff AZ 803 PM MST Wed Apr 14 2021 AZZ011-013-014-016-017-040-151830- /O.EXP.KFGZ.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-210415T0300Z/ /O.CON.KFGZ.WI.Y.0014.210415T1700Z-210416T0300Z/ Chuska Mountains and Defiance Plateau- Little Colorado River Valley in Navajo County- Little Colorado River Valley in Apache County- Eastern Mogollon Rim-White Mountains- Northeast Plateaus and Mesas South of Hwy 264- Including the cities of Window Rock, Ganado, Winslow, Holbrook, Snowflake, St. Johns, Springerville, Heber, Happy Jack, Forest Lakes, Show Low, Greer, Pinetop, Dilkon, and Kykotsmovi 803 PM MST Wed Apr 14 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY FOR WEDNESDAY EXPIRED AT 8 PM MST THIS EVENING... ...ANOTHER WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT ON THURSDAY FROM 10 AM TO 8 PM MST (11 AM TO 9 PM NAVAJO NATION)... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE...East-central and northeast Arizona. * WHEN...From 10 AM to 8 PM MST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. In addition, 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. && $$ AZZ004>010-012-015-039-150415- /O.EXP.KFGZ.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-210415T0300Z/ Kaibab Plateau-Marble and Glen Canyons-Grand Canyon Country- Coconino Plateau-Yavapai County Mountains- Northeast Plateaus and Mesas Hwy 264 Northward-Chinle Valley- Little Colorado River Valley in Coconino County- Western Mogollon Rim-Black Mesa Area- Including the cities of Jacob Lake, Fredonia, Page, Lees Ferry, Grand Canyon Village, Supai, North Rim, Valle, Prescott, Seligman, Ash Fork, Keams Canyon, Kaibito, Canyon De Chelly, Chinle, Kayenta, Wupatki N.M., Tuba City, Flagstaff, Williams, Munds Park, and Navajo N.M. 803 PM MST Wed Apr 14 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY EXPIRED AT 8 PM MST THIS EVENING... Windy conditions will continue to decrease in speed across northern Arizona, while remaining breezy overnight. Expect daytime winds to increase again on Thursday. $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/flagstaff
042 WWUS75 KFGZ 151006 NPWFGZ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Flagstaff AZ 306 AM MST Thu Apr 15 2021 AZZ011-013-014-016-017-040-160300- /O.CON.KFGZ.WI.Y.0014.210415T1700Z-210416T0300Z/ Chuska Mountains and Defiance Plateau- Little Colorado River Valley in Navajo County- Little Colorado River Valley in Apache County- Eastern Mogollon Rim-White Mountains- Northeast Plateaus and Mesas South of Hwy 264- Including the cities of Window Rock, Ganado, Winslow, Holbrook, Snowflake, St. Johns, Springerville, Heber, Happy Jack, Forest Lakes, Show Low, Greer, Pinetop, Dilkon, and Kykotsmovi 306 AM MST Thu Apr 15 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM MST THIS EVENING (11 AM TO 9 PM NAVAJO NATION)... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE...East-central and northeast Arizona. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 8 PM MST this evening. * IMPACTS...Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Local areas of blowing dust are possible along I-40 from Winslow east to the New Mexico state line. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/flagstaff
672 WWUS75 KFGZ 151912 NPWFGZ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Flagstaff AZ 1212 PM MST Thu Apr 15 2021 AZZ011-013-014-016-017-040-160300- /O.CON.KFGZ.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-210416T0300Z/ Chuska Mountains and Defiance Plateau- Little Colorado River Valley in Navajo County- Little Colorado River Valley in Apache County- Eastern Mogollon Rim-White Mountains- Northeast Plateaus and Mesas South of Hwy 264- Including the cities of Window Rock, Ganado, Winslow, Holbrook, Snowflake, St. Johns, Springerville, Heber, Happy Jack, Forest Lakes, Show Low, Greer, Pinetop, Dilkon, and Kykotsmovi 1212 PM MST Thu Apr 15 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST (9 PM NAVAJO NATION) THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Areas near Window Rock, Ganado, Winslow, Holbrook, Snowflake, St. Johns, Springerville, Heber, Happy Jack, Forest Lakes, Show Low, Greer, Pinetop, Dilkon, and Kykotsmovi. * WHEN...Until 8 PM MST (9 PM Navajo Nation) this evening. * IMPACTS...Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Local areas of blowing dust are possible along I-40 from Winslow east to the New Mexico state line. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/flagstaff
707 WWUS75 KFGZ 160213 NPWFGZ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Flagstaff AZ 713 PM MST Thu Apr 15 2021 AZZ011-013-014-016-017-040-160315- /O.CAN.KFGZ.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-210416T0300Z/ Chuska Mountains and Defiance Plateau- Little Colorado River Valley in Navajo County- Little Colorado River Valley in Apache County- Eastern Mogollon Rim-White Mountains- Northeast Plateaus and Mesas South of Hwy 264- Including the cities of Window Rock, Ganado, Winslow, Holbrook, Snowflake, St. Johns, Springerville, Heber, Happy Jack, Forest Lakes, Show Low, Greer, Pinetop, Dilkon, and Kykotsmovi 713 PM MST Thu Apr 15 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY FOR MUCH OF EASTERN ARIZONA IS CANCELLED... Windy conditions earlier today have largely begun to decrease this evening. Most gusts over the last hour have ranged from 25 to 35 mph on the upper-end and will only continue to decrease. A few places in Apache County tonight are likely to remain locally gusty until around midnight. Winds will continue to shift to westerly and northwesterly through the remainder of tonight. $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/flagstaff
The office that day
Everything else NWS Flagstaff, AZ issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 14, 2:24 PM MST | Red Flag Warning | FGZ | Apache, Coconino, Navajo | 29 hr |
Nearby
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.