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Wind Advisory 25, NWS Flagstaff, AZ

October 24, 2021Apache County, Coconino County, Navajo County, Arizona

NWS Flagstaff, AZ issued this wind advisory at Oct 24, 2021, 12:43 PM MST for Apache County, Coconino County, Navajo County, Arizona. It took effect at Oct 25, 2021, 10:00 AM MST. It was in force for 29 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Oct 24, 2021, 12:43 PM MST (19:43 UTC)
In effect from
Oct 25, 2021, 10:00 AM MST
Expired
Oct 26, 2021, 2:46 PM MST
In force
29 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 19:49 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, 7.7 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 2021-10-24Temperature 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 2021-10-24The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 208 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 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
1445 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
55 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
208 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
372 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

718 
WWUS75 KFGZ 241943
NPWFGZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Flagstaff AZ
1243 PM MST Sun Oct 24 2021

AZZ004-006-007-015-039-250345-
/O.NEW.KFGZ.WI.Y.0025.211025T1700Z-211026T0600Z/
Kaibab Plateau-Grand Canyon Country-Coconino Plateau-
Western Mogollon Rim-Black Mesa Area-
Including the cities of Jacob Lake, Fredonia, 
Grand Canyon Village, Supai, North Rim, Valle, Flagstaff, 
Williams, Munds Park, and Navajo N.M.
1243 PM MST Sun Oct 24 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 11 PM MST MONDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts from 40 to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Western Coconino County, and the Black Mesa
  area in northeast Arizona. This includes the city of Flagstaff,
  Grand Canyon Country and the Navajo National Monument.

* WHEN...From 10 AM to 11 PM MST Monday.

* 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
624 
WWUS75 KFGZ 250330
NPWFGZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Flagstaff AZ
830 PM MST Sun Oct 24 2021

AZZ004-006-007-015-039-260600-
/O.CON.KFGZ.WI.Y.0025.211025T1700Z-211026T0600Z/
Kaibab Plateau-Grand Canyon Country-Coconino Plateau-
Western Mogollon Rim-Black Mesa Area-
Including the cities of Jacob Lake, Fredonia, 
Grand Canyon Village, Supai, North Rim, Valle, Flagstaff, 
Williams, Munds Park, and Navajo N.M.
830 PM MST Sun Oct 24 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 11 PM MST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts from 40 to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Western Coconino County, and the Black 
  Mesa area in northeast Arizona. This includes the city of 
  Flagstaff, Grand Canyon Country and the Navajo National 
  Monument.

* WHEN...From 10 AM to 11 PM MST Monday.

* 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
116 
WWUS75 KFGZ 250952
NPWFGZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Flagstaff AZ
252 AM MST Mon Oct 25 2021

AZZ039-260600-
/O.EXT.KFGZ.WI.Y.0025.211025T1700Z-211026T1400Z/
Black Mesa Area-
Including the city of Navajo N.M.
252 AM MST Mon Oct 25 2021

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 AM
MST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...South through southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts
  from 40 to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Black Mesa, including Navajo National Monument and 
  Shonto.

* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 7 AM MST Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

AZZ004-006-007-015-260600-
/O.CON.KFGZ.WI.Y.0025.211025T1700Z-211026T0600Z/
Kaibab Plateau-Grand Canyon Country-Coconino Plateau-
Western Mogollon Rim-
Including the cities of Jacob Lake, Fredonia, 
Grand Canyon Village, Supai, North Rim, Valle, Flagstaff, 
Williams, and Munds Park
252 AM MST Mon Oct 25 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
11 PM MST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...South-southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts from 40 to
  50 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of Western and Southern Coconino County. This
  includes Flagstaff, Grand Canyon, Seligman and Williams.

* WHEN...From 10 AM to 11 PM MST Monday.

* 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
268 
WWUS75 KFGZ 252048
NPWFGZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Flagstaff AZ
148 PM MST Mon Oct 25 2021

AZZ011-014-017-261200-
/O.EXB.KFGZ.WI.Y.0025.211026T1200Z-211026T2300Z/
Chuska Mountains and Defiance Plateau-
Little Colorado River Valley in Apache County-White Mountains-
Including the cities of Window Rock, Ganado, St. Johns, 
Springerville, Show Low, Greer, and Pinetop
148 PM MST Mon Oct 25 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 4 PM MST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Winds West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts 40 to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...White Mountains including Show Low, Pinetop, Greer,
  Alpine. Little Colorado River Vally in Apache County including
  Springerville, Vernon, Saint Johns. Chuska Mountains and 
  Defiance Plateau including Window Rock and Ganado.
 
* WHEN...From 5 AM to 4 PM MST Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

AZZ039-261200-
/O.EXT.KFGZ.WI.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-211026T2300Z/
Black Mesa Area-
Including the city of Navajo N.M.
148 PM MST Mon Oct 25 2021

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM MST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 to 50 
  mph.

* WHERE...Black Mesa, including Navajo National Monument and 
  Shonto.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM MST Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

AZZ015-261000-
/O.EXT.KFGZ.WI.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-211026T1000Z/
Western Mogollon Rim-
Including the cities of Flagstaff, Williams, and Munds Park
148 PM MST Mon Oct 25 2021

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM MST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts 40 to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of southern Coconino County, including
  Flagstaff, Williams, Doney Park.

* WHEN...Until 3 AM MST Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

AZZ004-006-007-260600-
/O.CON.KFGZ.WI.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-211026T0600Z/
Kaibab Plateau-Grand Canyon Country-Coconino Plateau-
Including the cities of Jacob Lake, Fredonia, 
Grand Canyon Village, Supai, North Rim, and Valle
148 PM MST Mon Oct 25 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts 40 to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of western and northern Coconino County. This
  includes Fredonia, Jacob Lake, Grand Canyon, Seligman.

* WHEN...Until 11 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
889 
WWUS75 KFGZ 252137
NPWFGZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Flagstaff AZ
237 PM MST Mon Oct 25 2021

AZZ004-006-007-260600-
/O.CON.KFGZ.WI.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-211026T0600Z/
Kaibab Plateau-Grand Canyon Country-Coconino Plateau-
Including the cities of Jacob Lake, Fredonia, 
Grand Canyon Village, Supai, North Rim, and Valle
237 PM MST Mon Oct 25 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts 40 to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of western and northern Coconino County. This 
  includes Fredonia, Jacob Lake, Grand Canyon, Seligman.

* WHEN...Until 11 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.

&&

$$

AZZ039-261200-
/O.CON.KFGZ.WI.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-211026T2300Z/
Black Mesa Area-
Including the city of Navajo N.M.
237 PM MST Mon Oct 25 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM MST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest to west winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts 40 to 50
  mph.

* WHERE...Black Mesa, including Navajo National Monument and 
  Shonto.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM MST Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

AZZ015-261000-
/O.CON.KFGZ.WI.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-211026T1000Z/
Western Mogollon Rim-
Including the cities of Flagstaff, Williams, and Munds Park
237 PM MST Mon Oct 25 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM MST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts 40 to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of southern Coconino County, including 
  Flagstaff, Williams, Doney Park.

* WHEN...Until 3 AM MST Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

AZZ011-014-017-261200-
/O.CON.KFGZ.WI.Y.0025.211026T1200Z-211026T2300Z/
Chuska Mountains and Defiance Plateau-
Little Colorado River Valley in Apache County-White Mountains-
Including the cities of Window Rock, Ganado, St. Johns, 
Springerville, Show Low, Greer, and Pinetop
237 PM MST Mon Oct 25 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 4 PM MST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...West to northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts 40 to 50
  mph expected.

* WHERE...White Mountains including Show Low, Pinetop, Greer, 
  Alpine. Little Colorado River Vally in Apache County including 
  Springerville, Vernon, Saint Johns. Chuska Mountains and 
  Defiance Plateau including Window Rock and Ganado.

* WHEN...From 5 AM to 4 PM MST Tuesday.

* 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
796 
WWUS75 KFGZ 260549
NPWFGZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Flagstaff AZ
1049 PM MST Mon Oct 25 2021

AZZ004-006-007-260700-
/O.EXP.KFGZ.WI.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-211026T0600Z/
Kaibab Plateau-Grand Canyon Country-Coconino Plateau-
Including the cities of Jacob Lake, Fredonia, 
Grand Canyon Village, Supai, North Rim, and Valle
1049 PM MST Mon Oct 25 2021

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 11 PM MST THIS EVENING...

A few strong wind gusts are possible as a cold front moves through
the area tonight, but wind speeds are largely expected to fall
below advisory thresholds as showers develop and spread eastward.

$$

AZZ039-262300-
/O.CON.KFGZ.WI.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-211026T2300Z/
Black Mesa Area-
Including the city of Navajo N.M.
1049 PM MST Mon Oct 25 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM MST TUESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Black Mesa, including Navajo National Monument and 
  Shonto.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM MST Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

AZZ015-261000-
/O.CON.KFGZ.WI.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-211026T1000Z/
Western Mogollon Rim-
Including the cities of Flagstaff, Williams, and Munds Park
1049 PM MST Mon Oct 25 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM MST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of southern Coconino County, including 
  Flagstaff, Williams, Doney Park.

* WHEN...Until 3 AM MST Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

AZZ011-014-017-262300-
/O.CON.KFGZ.WI.Y.0025.211026T1200Z-211026T2300Z/
Chuska Mountains and Defiance Plateau-
Little Colorado River Valley in Apache County-White Mountains-
Including the cities of Window Rock, Ganado, St. Johns, 
Springerville, Show Low, Greer, and Pinetop
1049 PM MST Mon Oct 25 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 4 PM MST
TUESDAY...

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

* WHERE...White Mountains including Show Low, Pinetop, Greer, 
  Alpine. Little Colorado River Vally in Apache County including 
  Springerville, Vernon, Saint Johns. Chuska Mountains and 
  Defiance Plateau including Window Rock and Ganado.

* WHEN...From 5 AM to 4 PM MST Tuesday.

* 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
872 
WWUS75 KFGZ 260946
NPWFGZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Flagstaff AZ
246 AM MST Tue Oct 26 2021

AZZ015-261100-
/O.EXP.KFGZ.WI.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-211026T1000Z/
Western Mogollon Rim-
Including the cities of Flagstaff, Williams, and Munds Park
246 AM MST Tue Oct 26 2021

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 3 AM MST THIS MORNING...

A cold front that moved through the area early this morning will 
continue to move east today. Gusty southwest winds observed ahead
of the front will continue to slowly subside, becoming westerly 
at 15 to 25 mph later this morning and through the afternoon.

$$

AZZ039-261800-
/O.EXT.KFGZ.WI.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-211026T1800Z/
Black Mesa Area-
Including the city of Navajo N.M.
246 AM MST Tue Oct 26 2021

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Southwest through west winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts 
  from 40 to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Black Mesa, including Navajo National Monument and 
  Shonto.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM MST this morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

AZZ011-014-017-261800-
/O.CON.KFGZ.WI.Y.0025.211026T1200Z-211026T2300Z/
Chuska Mountains and Defiance Plateau-
Little Colorado River Valley in Apache County-White Mountains-
Including the cities of Window Rock, Ganado, St. Johns, 
Springerville, Show Low, Greer, and Pinetop
246 AM MST Tue Oct 26 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM MST THIS MORNING 
UNTIL 4 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southwest winds early this morning, becoming westerly
  later this morning and northwesterly this afternoon. Speeds 
  from 20 to 30 mph, with gusts from 40 to 50 mph, through the 
  period.

* WHERE...White Mountains including Show Low, Pinetop, Greer, 
  Alpine. Little Colorado River Vally in Apache County including 
  Springerville, Vernon, Saint Johns. Chuska Mountains and 
  Defiance Plateau including Window Rock and Ganado.

* WHEN...From 5 AM to 4 PM MST Tuesday.

* 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
007 
WWUS75 KFGZ 262146
NPWFGZ

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Flagstaff AZ
246 PM MST Tue Oct 26 2021

AZZ011-014-017-262300-
/O.CAN.KFGZ.WI.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-211026T2300Z/
Chuska Mountains and Defiance Plateau-
Little Colorado River Valley in Apache County-White Mountains-
Including the cities of Window Rock, Ganado, St. Johns, 
Springerville, Show Low, Greer, and Pinetop
246 PM MST Tue Oct 26 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Wind speeds over eastern Arizona have fallen below advisory
thresholds, and the Wind Advisory has been cancelled. Gusts to 20
to 30 mph will persist into early evening before decreasing.

$$

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

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Sources

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