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Wind Advisory 2, NWS Flagstaff, AZ
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.
- 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
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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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.