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Wind Advisory 20, NWS Flagstaff, AZ

May 18, 20214 counties in Arizona

NWS Flagstaff, AZ issued this wind advisory at May 18, 2021, 3:09 PM MST for 4 counties in Arizona. It took effect at May 20, 2021, 11:00 AM MST. It was in force for 33 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
May 18, 2021, 3:09 PM MST (22:09 UTC)
In effect from
May 20, 2021, 11:00 AM MST
Expired
May 21, 2021, 8:00 PM MST
In force
33 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 22:09 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, 10.2 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 12:00Z on 2021-05-18Temperature 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 2021-05-18The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 76 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 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
1709 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
19 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
76 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
139 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

382 
WWUS75 KFGZ 182209
NPWFGZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Flagstaff AZ
309 PM MST Tue May 18 2021

AZZ004-006>009-012-015-039-191215-
/O.NEW.KFGZ.WI.Y.0020.210520T1900Z-210521T0000Z/
Kaibab Plateau-Grand Canyon Country-Coconino Plateau-
Yavapai County Mountains-
Northeast Plateaus and Mesas Hwy 264 Northward-
Little Colorado River Valley in Coconino County-
Western Mogollon Rim-Black Mesa Area-
Including the cities of Jacob Lake, Fredonia, 
Grand Canyon Village, Supai, North Rim, Valle, Prescott, 
Seligman, Ash Fork, Keams Canyon, Kaibito, Wupatki N.M., 
Tuba City, Flagstaff, Williams, Munds Park, and Navajo N.M.
309 PM MST Tue May 18 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 5 PM MST THURSDAY...

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

* WHERE...Portions of northern Arizona including Coconino County,
  northern Navajo County, and the mountains of Yavapai County.
  

* WHEN...From noon to 5 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.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/flagstaff
7 follow-up statements
478 
WWUS75 KFGZ 190936
NPWFGZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Flagstaff AZ
236 AM MST Wed May 19 2021

AZZ005-010-011-013-014-016-017-037-038-040-192300-
/O.EXB.KFGZ.WI.Y.0020.210520T1800Z-210522T0300Z/
Marble and Glen Canyons-Chinle Valley-
Chuska Mountains and Defiance Plateau-
Little Colorado River Valley in Navajo County-
Little Colorado River Valley in Apache County-
Eastern Mogollon Rim-White Mountains-
Yavapai County Valleys and Basins-Oak Creek and Sycamore Canyons-
Northeast Plateaus and Mesas South of Hwy 264-
Including the cities of Page, Lees Ferry, Canyon De Chelly, 
Chinle, Kayenta, Window Rock, Ganado, Winslow, Holbrook, 
Snowflake, St. Johns, Springerville, Heber, Happy Jack, 
Forest Lakes, Show Low, Greer, Pinetop, Cottonwood, Camp Verde, 
Cordes Junction, Bagdad, Sedona, Dilkon, and Kykotsmovi
236 AM MST Wed May 19 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THURSDAY TO 8 PM MST
FRIDAY FOR MUCH OF NORTHERN ARIZONA...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph
  expected. Higher gusts exceeding 50 mph are likely for wind
  prone areas such as ridge locations and the eastern slopes of 
  the Mogollon Rim into the Little Colorado River Valley.
 
* WHERE...Much of northern Arizona including Yavapai, Navajo, and
  Apache counties.

* WHEN...From 11 AM Thursday to 8 PM MST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. In 
  addition, winds this strong can make driving difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds are expected to decrease in intensity
  for lower elevations and valley locations Thursday night into
  early Friday morning before increasing once again by early
  Friday afternoon. Winds will remain gusty overnight for wind 
  prone areas.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

AZZ004-006>009-012-015-039-192300-
/O.EXT.KFGZ.WI.Y.0020.210520T1800Z-210522T0300Z/
Kaibab Plateau-Grand Canyon Country-Coconino Plateau-
Yavapai County Mountains-
Northeast Plateaus and Mesas Hwy 264 Northward-
Little Colorado River Valley in Coconino County-
Western Mogollon Rim-Black Mesa Area-
Including the cities of Jacob Lake, Fredonia, 
Grand Canyon Village, Supai, North Rim, Valle, Prescott, 
Seligman, Ash Fork, Keams Canyon, Kaibito, Wupatki N.M., 
Tuba City, Flagstaff, Williams, Munds Park, and Navajo N.M.
236 AM MST Wed May 19 2021

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THURSDAY TO 8 PM MST
FRIDAY FOR MUCH OF NORTHERN ARIZONA...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph
  expected. Higher gusts exceeding 50 mph are likely for wind
  prone areas such as ridge locations, Black Mesa, Coconino 
  Plateau, and the Kaibab Plateau.

* WHERE...Portions of northern Arizona including Coconino 
  County, northern Navajo County, and the mountains of Yavapai 
  County.

* WHEN...From 11 AM Thursday to 8 PM MST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. In 
  addition, winds this strong can make driving difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds are expected to decrease in intensity
  for lower elevations and valley locations Thursday night into
  early Friday morning before increasing once again by early
  Friday afternoon. Winds will remain gusty overnight for wind
  prone 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
575 
WWUS75 KFGZ 192050
NPWFGZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Flagstaff AZ
150 PM MST Wed May 19 2021

AZZ004>017-037>040-201400-
/O.CON.KFGZ.WI.Y.0020.210520T1800Z-210522T0300Z/
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-
Yavapai County Valleys and Basins-Oak Creek and Sycamore Canyons-
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, Cottonwood, Camp Verde, 
Cordes Junction, Bagdad, Sedona, Navajo N.M., Dilkon, 
and Kykotsmovi
150 PM MST Wed May 19 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THURSDAY TO 8 PM
MST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Much of northern Arizona including Yavapai, Navajo, 
  and Apache counties.

* WHEN...From 11 AM Thursday to 8 PM MST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. In 
  addition, winds this strong can make driving difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds are expected to decrease in 
  intensity for lower elevations and valley locations Thursday 
  night into early Friday morning before increasing once again 
  by early Friday afternoon. Winds will remain gusty overnight 
  for wind prone 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
636 
WWUS75 KFGZ 200852
NPWFGZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Flagstaff AZ
152 AM MST Thu May 20 2021

AZZ004>017-037>040-202300-
/O.CON.KFGZ.WI.Y.0020.210520T1800Z-210522T0300Z/
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-
Yavapai County Valleys and Basins-Oak Creek and Sycamore Canyons-
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, Cottonwood, Camp Verde, 
Cordes Junction, Bagdad, Sedona, Navajo N.M., Dilkon, 
and Kykotsmovi
152 AM MST Thu May 20 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
8 PM MST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected. Higher gusts are likely for wind prone areas such as 
  ridge locations and the eastern slopes of the Mogollon Rim into 
  the Little Colorado River Valley especially tonight and Friday.

* WHERE...Much of northern Arizona including Coconino, Yavapai, 
  Navajo, and Apache counties.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 8 PM MST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. In
  addition, winds this strong can make driving difficult,
  especially for high profile vehicles. Localized areas of blowing
  dust may reduce visibility at times in northeast Arizona.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds are expected to decrease in intensity
  for lower elevations and valley locations tonight into early
  Friday morning before increasing once again by midday Friday. 
  Winds will remain gusty overnight for wind prone 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
666 
WWUS75 KFGZ 202006
NPWFGZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Flagstaff AZ
106 PM MST Thu May 20 2021

AZZ004>017-037>040-211500-
/O.CON.KFGZ.WI.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-210522T0300Z/
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-
Yavapai County Valleys and Basins-Oak Creek and Sycamore Canyons-
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, Cottonwood, Camp Verde, 
Cordes Junction, Bagdad, Sedona, Navajo N.M., Dilkon, 
and Kykotsmovi
106 PM MST Thu May 20 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected. Higher gusts are likely for wind prone areas such as 
  ridge locations and the eastern slopes of the Mogollon Rim into 
  the Little Colorado River Valley especially tonight and Friday.

* WHERE...Much of northern Arizona including Coconino, Yavapai, 
  Navajo, and Apache counties.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM MST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. In 
  addition, winds this strong can make driving difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles. Localized areas of 
  blowing dust may reduce visibility at times in northeast 
  Arizona.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds are expected to decrease in 
  intensity for lower elevations and valley locations tonight 
  into early Friday morning before increasing once again by 
  midday Friday. Winds will remain gusty overnight for wind 
  prone 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
383 
WWUS75 KFGZ 211036
NPWFGZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Flagstaff AZ
336 AM MST Fri May 21 2021

AZZ009>017-039-040-220300-
/O.NEW.KFGZ.WI.Y.0021.210522T1800Z-210523T0300Z/
/O.CON.KFGZ.WI.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-210522T0300Z/
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 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
336 AM MST Fri May 21 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS EVENING...

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM MST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Today, south winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.
  Saturday, southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Much of northern Arizona including Navajo, Apache, and
  eastern Coconino counties.

* WHEN...For the first Wind Advisory, until 8 PM MST this 
  evening. For the second Wind Advisory, from 11 AM to 8 PM MST 
  Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. In
  addition, winds this strong can make driving difficult,
  especially for high profile vehicles. Expect strong cross winds
  along the Interstate 40 corridor. Localized areas of blowing 
  dust may reduce visibility at times in northeast Arizona.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

AZZ004>008-037-038-220300-
/O.CON.KFGZ.WI.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-210522T0300Z/
Kaibab Plateau-Marble and Glen Canyons-Grand Canyon Country-
Coconino Plateau-Yavapai County Mountains-
Yavapai County Valleys and Basins-Oak Creek and Sycamore Canyons-
Including the cities of Jacob Lake, Fredonia, Page, Lees Ferry, 
Grand Canyon Village, Supai, North Rim, Valle, Prescott, 
Seligman, Ash Fork, Cottonwood, Camp Verde, Cordes Junction, 
Bagdad, and Sedona
336 AM MST Fri May 21 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Yavapai and western Coconino county.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM MST this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/flagstaff
516 
WWUS75 KFGZ 211955
NPWFGZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Flagstaff AZ
1255 PM MST Fri May 21 2021

AZZ009>017-039-040-221500-
/O.CON.KFGZ.WI.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-210522T0300Z/
/O.CON.KFGZ.WI.Y.0021.210522T1800Z-210523T0300Z/
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 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
1255 PM MST Fri May 21 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS EVENING...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM MST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Today, south winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.
  Saturday, southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Much of northern Arizona including Navajo, Apache, and 
  eastern Coconino counties.

* WHEN...For the first Wind Advisory, until 8 PM MST this 
  evening. For the second Wind Advisory, from 11 AM to 8 PM MST 
  Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. In 
  addition, winds this strong can make driving difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles. Expect strong cross 
  winds along the Interstate 40 corridor. Localized areas of 
  blowing dust may reduce visibility at times in northeast 
  Arizona.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

AZZ004>008-037-038-220300-
/O.CON.KFGZ.WI.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-210522T0300Z/
Kaibab Plateau-Marble and Glen Canyons-Grand Canyon Country-
Coconino Plateau-Yavapai County Mountains-
Yavapai County Valleys and Basins-Oak Creek and Sycamore Canyons-
Including the cities of Jacob Lake, Fredonia, Page, Lees Ferry, 
Grand Canyon Village, Supai, North Rim, Valle, Prescott, 
Seligman, Ash Fork, Cottonwood, Camp Verde, Cordes Junction, 
Bagdad, and Sedona
1255 PM MST Fri May 21 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...Yavapai and western Coconino county.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM MST this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/flagstaff
477 
WWUS75 KFGZ 220302
NPWFGZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Flagstaff AZ
802 PM MST Fri May 21 2021

AZZ009>017-039-040-221900-
/O.EXP.KFGZ.WI.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-210522T0300Z/
/O.CON.KFGZ.WI.Y.0021.210522T1800Z-210523T0300Z/
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 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
802 PM MST Fri May 21 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM MST
SATURDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM MST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Much of northern Arizona including Navajo, Apache, and 
  eastern Coconino counties.

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 8 PM MST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. In
  addition, winds this strong can make driving difficult,
  especially for high profile vehicles. Expect strong cross winds
  along the Interstate 40 corridor. Areas of blowing dust may 
  reduce visibility at times in northeast Arizona.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

AZZ004>008-037-038-220415-
/O.EXP.KFGZ.WI.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-210522T0300Z/
Kaibab Plateau-Marble and Glen Canyons-Grand Canyon Country-
Coconino Plateau-Yavapai County Mountains-
Yavapai County Valleys and Basins-Oak Creek and Sycamore Canyons-
Including the cities of Jacob Lake, Fredonia, Page, Lees Ferry, 
Grand Canyon Village, Supai, North Rim, Valle, Prescott, 
Seligman, Ash Fork, Cottonwood, Camp Verde, Cordes Junction, 
Bagdad, and Sedona
802 PM MST Fri May 21 2021

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM MST THIS EVENING...

Winds have decreased below advisory criteria this evening and the
Wind Advisory will be allowed to expire at 8 PM MST.


$$

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.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
May 18, 3:05 AM MSTFire Weather WatchFGZApache, Coconino, Navajo, Yavapai23 hr

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Sources

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