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Wind Advisory 29, NWS Flagstaff, AZ

December 26, 2021Apache County, Coconino County, Navajo County, Arizona

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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Flgstf/Belemont, AZ at 00:00Z on 2021-12-27Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 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 00:00Z on 2021-12-27The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 276 square meters per square second.1939587897117136156175Sfc1 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
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

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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.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 27, 3:48 AM MSTWinter Weather AdvisoryFGZApache, Coconino, Gila, Navajo, Yavapai49 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.