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Wind Advisory 29, NWS Flagstaff, AZ
NWS Flagstaff, AZ issued this wind advisory at Dec 26, 2021, 9:31 PM MST for Apache County, Coconino County, Navajo County, Arizona. It took effect at Dec 27, 2021, 10:00 AM MST. It was in force for 9 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Dec 26, 2021, 9:31 PM MST (04:31 UTC)
- In effect from
- Dec 27, 2021, 10:00 AM MST
- Expired
- Dec 27, 2021, 7:27 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 04:30 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 00:00Z, 4.5 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
- 836 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 100 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 276 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 249 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
947 WWUS75 KFGZ 270431 NPWFGZ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Flagstaff AZ 931 PM MST Sun Dec 26 2021 AZZ011-015>017-039-271500- /O.NEW.KFGZ.WI.Y.0029.211227T1700Z-211228T1200Z/ Chuska Mountains and Defiance Plateau-Western Mogollon Rim- Eastern Mogollon Rim-White Mountains-Black Mesa Area- Including the cities of Window Rock, Ganado, Flagstaff, Williams, Munds Park, Heber, Happy Jack, Forest Lakes, Show Low, Greer, Pinetop, and Navajo N.M. 931 PM MST Sun Dec 26 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM MONDAY TO 5 AM MST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Black Mesa area, the Chuska Mountains, White Mountains, and locations along and downwind of the Mogollon Rim. * WHEN...From 10 AM Monday to 5 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. Power outages are also possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ AZZ012>014-271500- /O.NEW.KFGZ.WI.Y.0029.211227T1800Z-211228T0300Z/ Little Colorado River Valley in Coconino County- Little Colorado River Valley in Navajo County- Little Colorado River Valley in Apache County- Including the cities of Wupatki N.M., Tuba City, Winslow, Holbrook, Snowflake, St. Johns, and Springerville 931 PM MST Sun Dec 26 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM MST MONDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...The Little Colorado River Valley, including the cities of Tuba City, Cameron, Winslow, Holbrook, and St. Johns. * WHEN...From 11 AM to 8 PM MST Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. In addition, winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Power outages are also possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/flagstaff
3 follow-up statements
399 WWUS75 KFGZ 271036 NPWFGZ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Flagstaff AZ 336 AM MST Mon Dec 27 2021 AZZ007-280300- /O.EXB.KFGZ.WI.Y.0029.211227T1700Z-211228T0300Z/ Coconino Plateau- Including the city of Valle 336 AM MST Mon Dec 27 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM MST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected. * WHERE...Coconino Plateau, including Valle. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 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. && $$ AZZ015>017-280315- /O.EXT.KFGZ.WI.Y.0029.211227T1700Z-211229T0000Z/ Western Mogollon Rim-Eastern Mogollon Rim-White Mountains- Including the cities of Flagstaff, Williams, Munds Park, Heber, Happy Jack, Forest Lakes, Show Low, Greer, and Pinetop 336 AM MST Mon Dec 27 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 5 PM MST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. Blowing snow in any snow showers. * WHERE...White Mountains and locations along and downwind of the Mogollon Rim. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 5 PM MST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. In addition, winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Reduced visibility in areas of blowing snow Monday night into Tuesday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ AZZ011-039-280315- /O.CON.KFGZ.WI.Y.0029.211227T1700Z-211228T1200Z/ Chuska Mountains and Defiance Plateau-Black Mesa Area- Including the cities of Window Rock, Ganado, and Navajo N.M. 336 AM MST Mon Dec 27 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 5 AM MST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Black Mesa area and the Chuska Mountains and Defiance Plateau. * WHEN...From 10 AM today to 5 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. && $$ AZZ012>014-280300- /O.CON.KFGZ.WI.Y.0029.211227T1800Z-211228T0300Z/ Little Colorado River Valley in Coconino County- Little Colorado River Valley in Navajo County- Little Colorado River Valley in Apache County- Including the cities of Wupatki N.M., Tuba City, Winslow, Holbrook, Snowflake, St. Johns, and Springerville 336 AM MST Mon Dec 27 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM MST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...The Little Colorado River Valley, including the cities of Tuba City, Cameron, Winslow, Holbrook, and St. Johns. * WHEN...From 11 AM to 8 PM MST today. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. In addition, winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/flagstaff
247 WWUS75 KFGZ 272216 NPWFGZ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Flagstaff AZ 316 PM MST Mon Dec 27 2021 AZZ011-039-281200- /O.CON.KFGZ.WI.Y.0029.000000T0000Z-211228T1200Z/ Chuska Mountains and Defiance Plateau-Black Mesa Area- Including the cities of Window Rock, Ganado, and Navajo N.M. 316 PM MST Mon Dec 27 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Black Mesa area and the Chuska Mountains and Defiance Plateau. * WHEN...From 10 AM today to 5 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. && $$ AZZ012>014-280300- /O.CON.KFGZ.WI.Y.0029.000000T0000Z-211228T0300Z/ Little Colorado River Valley in Coconino County- Little Colorado River Valley in Navajo County- Little Colorado River Valley in Apache County- Including the cities of Wupatki N.M., Tuba City, Winslow, Holbrook, Snowflake, St. Johns, and Springerville 316 PM MST Mon Dec 27 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...The Little Colorado River Valley, including the cities of Tuba City, Cameron, Winslow, Holbrook, and St. Johns. * WHEN...From 11 AM to 8 PM MST today. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. In addition, winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ AZZ015>017-290000- /O.CON.KFGZ.WI.Y.0029.000000T0000Z-211229T0000Z/ Western Mogollon Rim-Eastern Mogollon Rim-White Mountains- Including the cities of Flagstaff, Williams, Munds Park, Heber, Happy Jack, Forest Lakes, Show Low, Greer, and Pinetop 316 PM MST Mon Dec 27 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. Blowing snow in any snow showers. * WHERE...White Mountains and locations along and downwind of the Mogollon Rim. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 5 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. Reduced visibility in areas of blowing snow Monday night into Tuesday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ AZZ007-280300- /O.CON.KFGZ.WI.Y.0029.000000T0000Z-211228T0300Z/ Coconino Plateau- Including the city of Valle 316 PM MST Mon Dec 27 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected. * WHERE...Coconino Plateau, including Valle. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 8 PM MST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. In addition, winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/flagstaff
598 WWUS75 KFGZ 280227 NPWFGZ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Flagstaff AZ 727 PM MST Mon Dec 27 2021 AZZ007-012>014-280330- /O.CAN.KFGZ.WI.Y.0029.000000T0000Z-211228T0300Z/ Coconino Plateau-Little Colorado River Valley in Coconino County- Little Colorado River Valley in Navajo County- Little Colorado River Valley in Apache County- Including the cities of Valle, Wupatki N.M., Tuba City, Winslow, Holbrook, Snowflake, St. Johns, and Springerville 727 PM MST Mon Dec 27 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Southwest winds have decreased below advisory levels this evening and are expected to remain that way overnight. Gusty southwest winds will continue on Tuesday, but only localized gusts of over 40 mph are expected, the majority of the region will remain below advisory level gusts. $$ AZZ011-039-280330- /O.CAN.KFGZ.WI.Y.0029.000000T0000Z-211228T1200Z/ Chuska Mountains and Defiance Plateau-Black Mesa Area- Including the cities of Window Rock, Ganado, and Navajo N.M. 727 PM MST Mon Dec 27 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Southwest winds have decreased below advisory levels this evening and are expected to remain that way overnight. Gusty southwest winds will continue on Tuesday, but only localized gusts of over 40 mph are expected, the majority of the region will remain below advisory level gusts. $$ AZZ015>017-280330- /O.CAN.KFGZ.WI.Y.0029.000000T0000Z-211229T0000Z/ Western Mogollon Rim-Eastern Mogollon Rim-White Mountains- Including the cities of Flagstaff, Williams, Munds Park, Heber, Happy Jack, Forest Lakes, Show Low, Greer, and Pinetop 727 PM MST Mon Dec 27 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Southwest winds have decreased below advisory levels this evening and are expected to remain that way overnight. Gusty southwest winds will continue on Tuesday, but only localized gusts of over 40 mph are expected, the majority of the region will remain below advisory level gusts. $$ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 27, 3:48 AM MST | Winter Weather Advisory | FGZ | Apache, Coconino, Gila, Navajo, Yavapai | 49 hr |
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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.