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Wind Advisory 2, NWS Flagstaff, AZ

February 2, 2021Apache County, Coconino County, Navajo County, Arizona

NWS Flagstaff, AZ issued this wind advisory at Feb 2, 2021, 2:42 PM MST for Apache County, Coconino County, Navajo County, Arizona. It took effect at Feb 3, 2021, 11:00 AM MST. It was in force for 7 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Feb 2, 2021, 2:42 PM MST (21:42 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 3, 2021, 11:00 AM MST
Expired
Feb 3, 2021, 6:00 PM MST
In force
7 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 21:42 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, 9.7 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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Flgstf/Belemont, AZ at 12:00Z on 2021-02-02Temperature 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 12:00Z on 2021-02-02The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 98 square meters per square second.1939587897117136Sfc1 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
621 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
47 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
98 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
110 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

671 
WWUS75 KFGZ 022142
NPWFGZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Flagstaff AZ
242 PM MST Tue Feb 2 2021

AZZ004>007-011>016-039-030545-
/O.NEW.KFGZ.WI.Y.0002.210203T1800Z-210204T0100Z/
Kaibab Plateau-Marble and Glen Canyons-Grand Canyon Country-
Coconino Plateau-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-Black Mesa Area-
Including the cities of Jacob Lake, Fredonia, Page, Lees Ferry, 
Grand Canyon Village, Supai, North Rim, Valle, Window Rock, 
Ganado, Wupatki N.M., Tuba City, Winslow, Holbrook, Snowflake, 
St. Johns, Springerville, Flagstaff, Williams, Munds Park, Heber,
Happy Jack, Forest Lakes, and Navajo N.M.
242 PM MST Tue Feb 2 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT WEDNESDAY FROM 11 AM TO 6 PM MST...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...The Kaibab and Coconino Plateaus west to Mohave County,
  the Vermilion Cliffs, along and northeast of the Mogollon Rim,
  and over the higher terrain of Navajo and Apache Counties.
  Specifically, from Flagstaff east to the New Mexico border on
  I-40 and north to Cameron on Highway 89 will be difficult for 
  high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gusty winds along the North and South Rims
  of the Grand Canyon may pose risk to hikers. Use extra cautions
  hiking in these areas.

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
6 follow-up statements
350 
WWUS75 KFGZ 030121
NPWFGZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Flagstaff AZ
621 PM MST Tue Feb 2 2021

AZZ004>007-011>016-039-031200-
/O.CON.KFGZ.WI.Y.0002.210203T1800Z-210204T0100Z/
Kaibab Plateau-Marble and Glen Canyons-Grand Canyon Country-
Coconino Plateau-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-Black Mesa Area-
Including the cities of Jacob Lake, Fredonia, Page, Lees Ferry, 
Grand Canyon Village, Supai, North Rim, Valle, Window Rock, 
Ganado, Wupatki N.M., Tuba City, Winslow, Holbrook, Snowflake, 
St. Johns, Springerville, Flagstaff, Williams, Munds Park, Heber,
Happy Jack, Forest Lakes, and Navajo N.M.
621 PM MST Tue Feb 2 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 6 PM MST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...The Kaibab and Coconino Plateaus west to Mohave County,
  the Vermilion Cliffs, along and northeast of the Mogollon Rim,
  and over the higher terrain of Navajo and Apache Counties.
  Specifically, from Flagstaff east to the New Mexico border on I-40
  and north to Cameron on Highway 89 will be difficult for high 
  profile vehicles.

* WHEN...11 am to 6 pm Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/flagstaff
117 
WWUS75 KFGZ 030952
NPWFGZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Flagstaff AZ
252 AM MST Wed Feb 3 2021

AZZ004>007-011>016-039-031900-
/O.CON.KFGZ.WI.Y.0002.210203T1800Z-210204T0100Z/
Kaibab Plateau-Marble and Glen Canyons-Grand Canyon Country-
Coconino Plateau-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-Black Mesa Area-
Including the cities of Jacob Lake, Fredonia, Page, Lees Ferry, 
Grand Canyon Village, Supai, North Rim, Valle, Window Rock, 
Ganado, Wupatki N.M., Tuba City, Winslow, Holbrook, Snowflake, 
St. Johns, Springerville, Flagstaff, Williams, Munds Park, Heber,
Happy Jack, Forest Lakes, and Navajo N.M.
252 AM MST Wed Feb 3 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
6 PM MST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...The Kaibab and Coconino Plateaus west to Mohave County,
  the Vermilion Cliffs, along and northeast of the Mogollon Rim,
  and over the higher terrain of Navajo and Apache Counties.

* WHEN...From 11 am to 6 pm MST today.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Winds
  this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
  profile vehicles. Specifically, these winds will affect motorists
  from Flagstaff east to the New Mexico state line on I-40 and 
  north to Cameron on Highway 89.


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
683 
WWUS75 KFGZ 031601
NPWFGZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Flagstaff AZ
901 AM MST Wed Feb 3 2021

AZZ004>007-011>016-039-040100-
/O.CON.KFGZ.WI.Y.0002.210203T1800Z-210204T0100Z/
Kaibab Plateau-Marble and Glen Canyons-Grand Canyon Country-
Coconino Plateau-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-Black Mesa Area-
Including the cities of Jacob Lake, Fredonia, Page, Lees Ferry, 
Grand Canyon Village, Supai, North Rim, Valle, Window Rock, 
Ganado, Wupatki N.M., Tuba City, Winslow, Holbrook, Snowflake, 
St. Johns, Springerville, Flagstaff, Williams, Munds Park, Heber,
Happy Jack, Forest Lakes, and Navajo N.M.
901 AM MST Wed Feb 3 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...The Kaibab and Coconino Plateaus west to Mohave 
  County, the Vermilion Cliffs, along and northeast of the 
  Mogollon Rim, and over the higher terrain of Navajo and Apache 
  Counties.

* WHEN...From 11 am to 6 pm MST today.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for 
  high profile vehicles. Specifically, these winds will affect 
  motorists from Flagstaff east to the New Mexico state line on 
  I-40 and north to Cameron on Highway 89.


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
747 
WWUS75 KFGZ 031930
NPWFGZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Flagstaff AZ
1230 PM MST Wed Feb 3 2021

AZZ004>007-011>016-039-040100-
/O.CON.KFGZ.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210204T0100Z/
Kaibab Plateau-Marble and Glen Canyons-Grand Canyon Country-
Coconino Plateau-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-Black Mesa Area-
Including the cities of Jacob Lake, Fredonia, Page, Lees Ferry, 
Grand Canyon Village, Supai, North Rim, Valle, Window Rock, 
Ganado, Wupatki N.M., Tuba City, Winslow, Holbrook, Snowflake, 
St. Johns, Springerville, Flagstaff, Williams, Munds Park, Heber,
Happy Jack, Forest Lakes, and Navajo N.M.
1230 PM MST Wed Feb 3 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* WHERE...The Kaibab and Coconino Plateaus west to Mohave 
  County, the Vermilion Cliffs, along and northeast of the 
  Mogollon Rim, and over the higher terrain of Navajo and Apache 
  Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM MST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for 
  high profile vehicles. Specifically, these winds will affect 
  motorists from Flagstaff east to the New Mexico state line on 
  I-40 and north to Cameron on Highway 89.

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
928 
WWUS75 KFGZ 032155
NPWFGZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Flagstaff AZ
255 PM MST Wed Feb 3 2021

AZZ004>007-011>016-039-040100-
/O.CON.KFGZ.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210204T0100Z/
Kaibab Plateau-Marble and Glen Canyons-Grand Canyon Country-
Coconino Plateau-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-Black Mesa Area-
Including the cities of Jacob Lake, Fredonia, Page, Lees Ferry, 
Grand Canyon Village, Supai, North Rim, Valle, Window Rock, 
Ganado, Wupatki N.M., Tuba City, Winslow, Holbrook, Snowflake, 
St. Johns, Springerville, Flagstaff, Williams, Munds Park, Heber,
Happy Jack, Forest Lakes, and Navajo N.M.
255 PM MST Wed Feb 3 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* WHERE...The Kaibab and Coconino Plateaus west to Mohave 
  County, the Vermilion Cliffs, along and northeast of the 
  Mogollon Rim, and over the higher terrain of Navajo and Apache 
  Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM MST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for 
  high profile vehicles. Specifically, these winds will affect 
  motorists from Flagstaff east to the New Mexico state line on 
  I-40 and north to Cameron on Highway 89.

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
767 
WWUS75 KFGZ 040053
NPWFGZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Flagstaff AZ
553 PM MST Wed Feb 3 2021

AZZ004>007-011>016-039-040200-
/O.EXP.KFGZ.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210204T0100Z/
Kaibab Plateau-Marble and Glen Canyons-Grand Canyon Country-
Coconino Plateau-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-Black Mesa Area-
Including the cities of Jacob Lake, Fredonia, Page, Lees Ferry, 
Grand Canyon Village, Supai, North Rim, Valle, Window Rock, 
Ganado, Wupatki N.M., Tuba City, Winslow, Holbrook, Snowflake, 
St. Johns, Springerville, Flagstaff, Williams, Munds Park, Heber,
Happy Jack, Forest Lakes, and Navajo N.M.
553 PM MST Wed Feb 3 2021

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM MST THIS EVENING...

Winds will remain gusty northeast of the higher terrain this
evening, but have fallen below advisory criteria.

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/flagstaff

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