Alert archive / Arizona / High Wind Watches in 2021

High Wind Watch 1, NWS Phoenix, AZ

December 12, 2021Imperial County, California; Gila County, Maricopa County, Pinal County, Arizona

NWS Phoenix, AZ issued this high wind watch at Dec 12, 2021, 1:15 PM PST for Imperial County, California; Gila County, Maricopa County, Pinal County, Arizona. It took effect at Dec 14, 2021, 12:00 PM PST. It was in force for .

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Dec 12, 2021, 1:15 PM PST (21:15 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 14, 2021, 12:00 PM PST
Expired
Dec 13, 2021, 1:15 PM PST
In force
Issued by
NWS Phoenix, AZ

Counties Gila County, AZ, Maricopa County, AZ, Pinal County, AZ, Imperial County, CA

The radar

The Phoenix radar (KIWA), 77 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:17 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

Tuscon, AZ (KTUS), launched 12:00Z, 9.3 hours before the alert went out and 194 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, Tuscon, AZ at 12:00Z on 2021-12-12Temperature 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 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Tuscon, AZ at 12:00Z on 2021-12-12The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 22 square meters per square second.1939Sfc1 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
2371 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
11 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
22 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
42 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

451 
WWUS75 KPSR 122115
NPWPSR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Phoenix AZ
215 PM MST Sun Dec 12 2021

CAZ563-565>567-131100-
/O.NEW.KPSR.WI.Y.0025.211214T2200Z-211215T0600Z/
Salton Sea-Imperial County Southeast-Imperial County West-
Imperial Valley-
Including the cities of Desert Shores, Coolidge Springs, 
Salton City, Winona, Coyote Wells, Plaster City, El Centro, 
Calexico, Alamorio, and Brawley
115 PM PST Sun Dec 12 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TO 10 PM PST TUESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Salton Sea, Southeastern Imperial County, Western 
  Imperial County and Imperial Valley.

* WHEN...From 2 PM to 10 PM PST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Difficult driving conditions, especially for larger 
  vehicles traveling along roads with crosswinds. Light, 
  unsecured objects may become airborne.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained wind speeds of between
30 and 40 mph are expected, or wind gusts of between 40 and
58 mph. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially
for high profile vehicles. In addition, strong winds over desert
areas could result in briefly lowered visibilities to well under
a mile at times in blowing dust or blowing sand. Use extra
caution.

&&

$$

CAZ560-561-564-568>570-131100-
/O.NEW.KPSR.WI.Y.0025.211214T2200Z-211215T0600Z/
Joshua Tree NP West-Joshua Tree NP East-Chuckwalla Mountains-
Chiriaco Summit-Palo Verde Valley-Chuckwalla Valley-
Including the cities of Cottonwood Visitor, 
Lost Horse-Keys Village, Imperial Hot Mineral Springs, 
Chiriaco Summit, Blythe, Palo Verde, Ripley, and Midland
115 PM PST Sun Dec 12 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TO 10 PM PST TUESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Western portion of Joshua Tree National Park, Eastern 
  portion of Joshua Tree National Park, Chuckwalla Mountains, 
  Chiriaco Summit, Palo Verde Valley and Chuckwalla Valley.

* WHEN...From 2 PM to 10 PM PST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Difficult driving conditions, especially for larger 
  vehicles traveling along roads with crosswinds. Light, 
  unsecured objects may become airborne.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained wind speeds of between
30 and 40 mph are expected, or wind gusts of between 40 and
58 mph. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially
for high profile vehicles. In addition, strong winds over desert
areas could result in briefly lowered visibilities to well under
a mile at times in blowing dust or blowing sand. Use extra
caution.

&&

$$

AZZ530-531-533-131100-
/O.NEW.KPSR.WI.Y.0025.211215T0000Z-211215T0800Z/
Parker Valley-Kofa-Central La Paz-
Including the cities of Parker, Ehrenberg, Palm Canyon, Brenda, 
Harcuvar, Quartzsite, Vicksburg, Vicksburg Junction, and Salome
215 PM MST Sun Dec 12 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM TUESDAY TO 1 AM MST
WEDNESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Parker Valley, Kofa and Central La Paz County.

* WHEN...From 5 PM Tuesday to 1 AM MST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Difficult driving conditions, especially for larger 
  vehicles traveling along roads with crosswinds. Light, 
  unsecured objects may become airborne.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained wind speeds of between
30 and 40 mph are expected, or wind gusts of between 40 and
58 mph. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially
for high profile vehicles. In addition, strong winds over desert
areas could result in briefly lowered visibilities to well under
a mile at times in blowing dust or blowing sand. Use extra
caution.

&&

$$

CAZ562-131100-
/O.NEW.KPSR.HW.A.0001.211214T2200Z-211215T0700Z/
Imperial County Southwest-
115 PM PST Sun Dec 12 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
TUESDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 to 60 
  mph possible.

* WHERE...Southwest corner of Imperial County.

* WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon through Tuesday evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power 
  lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe
location prior to the onset of winds.

&&

$$
2 follow-up statements
300 
WWUS75 KPSR 130941
NPWPSR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Phoenix AZ
241 AM MST Mon Dec 13 2021

AZZ532-534>536-538-539-559-132145-
/O.EXB.KPSR.WI.Y.0025.211215T0000Z-211215T1000Z/
Yuma-Aguila Valley-Southeast Yuma County-Gila River Valley-
Tonopah Desert-Gila Bend-Sonoran Desert Natl Monument-
Including the cities of Yuma, Fortuna Foothills, Aguila, Gladden,
Wickenburg, Ligurta, Arlington, Hassayampa, Tonopah, Wintersburg,
Gila Bend, Sentinel, and Kaka
241 AM MST Mon Dec 13 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM TUESDAY TO 3 AM MST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Yuma, Aguila Valley, Southeast Yuma County, Gila River 
  Valley, Tonopah Desert, Gila Bend and Sonoran Desert National 
  Monument.

* WHEN...From 5 PM Tuesday to 3 AM MST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Difficult driving conditions, especially for larger 
  vehicles traveling along roads with crosswinds. Light, 
  unsecured objects may become airborne.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained wind speeds of between
30 and 40 mph are expected, or wind gusts of between 40 and
58 mph. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially
for high profile vehicles. In addition, strong winds over desert
areas could result in briefly lowered visibilities to well under
a mile at times in blowing dust or blowing sand. Use extra
caution.

&&

$$

AZZ537-540>544-546-548>555-132145-
/O.EXB.KPSR.WI.Y.0025.211215T0100Z-211215T1200Z/
Northwest Valley-Buckeye/Avondale-Cave Creek/New River-
Deer Valley-Central Phoenix-North Phoenix/Glendale-
Scottsdale/Paradise Valley-East Valley-Fountain Hills/East Mesa-
South Mountain/Ahwatukee-Southeast Valley/Queen Creek-Superior-
Northwest Pinal County-West Pinal County-
Apache Junction/Gold Canyon-
Including the cities of Circle City, Surprise, Wittmann, 
Beardsley, Sun City West, Avondale, Cashion, Goodyear, Liberty, 
Scottsdale, Peoria, Phoenix, Paradise Valley, Mesa, Chandler, 
Tempe, Gilbert, Fountain Hills, Sun Lakes, Queen Creek, Superior,
Casa Grande, Florence, Coolidge, and Apache Junction
241 AM MST Mon Dec 13 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM TUESDAY TO 5 AM MST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 5 to 15 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of south central Arizona.

* WHEN...From 6 PM Tuesday to 5 AM MST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Difficult driving conditions, especially for larger 
  vehicles traveling along roads with crosswinds. Light, 
  unsecured objects may become airborne.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained wind speeds of between
30 and 40 mph are expected, or wind gusts of between 40 and
58 mph. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially
for high profile vehicles. In addition, strong winds over desert
areas could result in briefly lowered visibilities to well under
a mile at times in blowing dust or blowing sand. Use extra
caution.

&&

$$

AZZ547-556-560>562-132145-
/O.EXB.KPSR.WI.Y.0025.211215T0200Z-211215T1500Z/
Rio Verde/Salt River-Tonto Basin-San Carlos-Dripping Springs-
Globe/Miami-
Including the cities of Tortilla Flat, Punkin Center, San Carlos,
Hayden, Winkelman, Globe, and Miami
241 AM MST Mon Dec 13 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM TUESDAY TO 8 AM MST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Rio Verde/Salt River, Tonto Basin, San Carlos, 
  Dripping Springs and Globe/Miami.

* WHEN...From 7 PM Tuesday to 8 AM MST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Difficult driving conditions, especially for larger 
  vehicles traveling along roads with crosswinds. Light, 
  unsecured objects may become airborne.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained wind speeds of between
30 and 40 mph are expected, or wind gusts of between 40 and
58 mph. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially
for high profile vehicles. In addition, strong winds over desert
areas could result in briefly lowered visibilities to well under
a mile at times in blowing dust or blowing sand. Use extra
caution.

&&

$$

CAZ563>567-569-570-132145-
/O.EXT.KPSR.WI.Y.0025.211214T2100Z-211215T0900Z/
Salton Sea-Chuckwalla Mountains-Imperial County Southeast-
Imperial County West-Imperial Valley-Palo Verde Valley-
Chuckwalla Valley-
Including the cities of Desert Shores, 
Imperial Hot Mineral Springs, Coolidge Springs, Salton City, 
Winona, Coyote Wells, Plaster City, El Centro, Calexico, 
Alamorio, Brawley, Blythe, Palo Verde, Ripley, and Midland
141 AM PST Mon Dec 13 2021

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TUESDAY TO 1 AM PST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Palo Verde Valley, Salton Sea, Imperial Valley, 
  Western Imperial County, Southeastern Imperial County, 
  Chuckwalla Mountains and Chuckwalla Valley.

* WHEN...From 1 PM Tuesday to 1 AM PST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Difficult driving conditions, especially for larger 
  vehicles traveling along roads with crosswinds. Light, 
  unsecured objects may become airborne.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained wind speeds of between
30 and 40 mph are expected, or wind gusts of between 40 and
58 mph. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially
for high profile vehicles. In addition, strong winds over desert
areas could result in briefly lowered visibilities to well under
a mile at times in blowing dust or blowing sand. Use extra
caution.

&&

$$

AZZ530-531-533-132145-
/O.EXT.KPSR.WI.Y.0025.211215T0000Z-211215T1000Z/
Parker Valley-Kofa-Central La Paz-
Including the cities of Parker, Ehrenberg, Palm Canyon, Brenda, 
Harcuvar, Quartzsite, Vicksburg, Vicksburg Junction, and Salome
241 AM MST Mon Dec 13 2021

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM TUESDAY TO 3 AM MST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Kofa, Parker Valley and Central La Paz County.

* WHEN...From 5 PM Tuesday to 3 AM MST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Difficult driving conditions, especially for larger 
  vehicles traveling along roads with crosswinds. Light, 
  unsecured objects may become airborne.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained wind speeds of between
30 and 40 mph are expected, or wind gusts of between 40 and
58 mph. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially
for high profile vehicles. In addition, strong winds over desert
areas could result in briefly lowered visibilities to well under
a mile at times in blowing dust or blowing sand. Use extra
caution.

&&

$$

CAZ560-561-568-132145-
/O.EXT.KPSR.WI.Y.0025.211214T1500Z-211215T0900Z/
Joshua Tree NP West-Joshua Tree NP East-Chiriaco Summit-
Including the cities of Cottonwood Visitor, 
Lost Horse-Keys Village, and Chiriaco Summit
141 AM PST Mon Dec 13 2021

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TUESDAY TO 1 AM PST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Chiriaco Summit, Eastern portion of Joshua Tree 
  National Park and Western portion of Joshua Tree National Park.

* WHEN...From 7 AM Tuesday to 1 AM PST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Difficult driving conditions, especially for larger 
  vehicles traveling along roads with crosswinds. Light, 
  unsecured objects may become airborne.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained wind speeds of between
30 and 40 mph are expected, or wind gusts of between 40 and
58 mph. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially
for high profile vehicles. In addition, strong winds over desert
areas could result in briefly lowered visibilities to well under
a mile at times in blowing dust or blowing sand. Use extra
caution.

&&

$$

AZZ545-557-558-563-132145-
/O.EXB.KPSR.HW.A.0001.211215T0200Z-211215T1500Z/
New River Mesa-Mazatzal Mountains-Pinal/Superstition Mountains-
Southeast Gila County-
Including the city of Sunflower
241 AM MST Mon Dec 13 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH
WEDNESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...New River Mesa, Mazatzal Mountains, Pinal/Superstition 
  Mountains and Southeast Gila County.

* WHEN...From Tuesday evening through Wednesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power 
  lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe
location prior to the onset of winds.

&&

$$

CAZ562-132145-
/O.EXT.KPSR.HW.A.0001.211214T2000Z-211215T0900Z/
Imperial County Southwest-
141 AM PST Mon Dec 13 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
LATE TUESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...Southwest corner of Imperial County.

* WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon through late Tuesday night.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power 
  lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe
location prior to the onset of winds.

&&

$$
692 
WWUS75 KPSR 132115
NPWPSR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Phoenix AZ
215 PM MST Mon Dec 13 2021

CAZ560-141200-
/O.NEW.KPSR.HW.W.0004.211214T1500Z-211215T0400Z/
/O.EXT.KPSR.WI.Y.0025.211215T0400Z-211215T0900Z/
Joshua Tree NP West-
Including the cities of Cottonwood Visitor and Lost Horse-Keys
Village
115 PM PST Mon Dec 13 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 8 PM PST TUESDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM TUESDAY TO 1 AM PST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, southwest winds 25 to 35 mph 
  with gusts up to 60 mph expected. For the Wind Advisory, west 
  winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected.

* WHERE...Western portion of Joshua Tree National Park.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 7 AM to 8 PM PST 
  Tuesday. For the Wind Advisory, from 8 PM Tuesday to 1 AM PST 
  Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Very difficult driving conditions, especially for 
  larger vehicles traveling along roads with crosswinds. Light, 
  unsecured objects will become airborne. Moderate tree and 
  minor structural damage possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts
of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage. In addition,
strong winds over desert areas could result in briefly lowered
visibilities to well under a mile at times in blowing dust or
blowing sand. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

CAZ562-141200-
/O.UPG.KPSR.HW.A.0001.211214T2000Z-211215T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KPSR.HW.W.0004.211214T2000Z-211215T0900Z/
Imperial County Southwest-
115 PM PST Mon Dec 13 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TUESDAY TO 1 AM PST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Southwest corner of Imperial County.

* WHEN...From noon Tuesday to 1 AM PST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Very difficult driving conditions, especially for 
  larger vehicles traveling along roads with crosswinds. Light, 
  unsecured objects will become airborne. Moderate tree and 
  minor structural damage possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts
of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage. In addition,
strong winds over desert areas could result in briefly lowered
visibilities to well under a mile at times in blowing dust or
blowing sand. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

AZZ545-557-558-563-141200-
/O.UPG.KPSR.HW.A.0001.211215T0200Z-211215T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KPSR.HW.W.0004.211215T0200Z-211215T1500Z/
New River Mesa-Mazatzal Mountains-Pinal/Superstition Mountains-
Southeast Gila County-
Including the city of Sunflower
215 PM MST Mon Dec 13 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM TUESDAY TO 8 AM MST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 to 60 
  mph expected.

* WHERE...New River Mesa, Mazatzal Mountains, Pinal/Superstition 
  Mountains and Southeast Gila County.

* WHEN...From 7 PM Tuesday to 8 AM MST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Very difficult driving conditions, especially for 
  larger vehicles traveling along roads with crosswinds. Light, 
  unsecured objects will become airborne. Moderate tree and 
  minor structural damage possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts
of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage. In addition,
strong winds over desert areas could result in briefly lowered
visibilities to well under a mile at times in blowing dust or
blowing sand. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

CAZ563>567-569-570-141200-
/O.CON.KPSR.WI.Y.0025.211214T2100Z-211215T0900Z/
Salton Sea-Chuckwalla Mountains-Imperial County Southeast-
Imperial County West-Imperial Valley-Palo Verde Valley-
Chuckwalla Valley-
Including the cities of Desert Shores, 
Imperial Hot Mineral Springs, Coolidge Springs, Salton City, 
Winona, Coyote Wells, Plaster City, El Centro, Calexico, 
Alamorio, Brawley, Blythe, Palo Verde, Ripley, and Midland
115 PM PST Mon Dec 13 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TUESDAY TO 1 AM PST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 to 50 
  mph expected.

* WHERE...Palo Verde Valley, Salton Sea, Imperial Valley, 
  Western Imperial County, Southeastern Imperial County, 
  Chuckwalla Mountains and Chuckwalla Valley.

* WHEN...From 1 PM Tuesday to 1 AM PST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Difficult driving conditions, especially for larger 
  vehicles traveling along roads with crosswinds. Light, 
  unsecured objects may become airborne.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained wind speeds of between
30 and 40 mph are expected, or wind gusts of between 40 and
58 mph. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially
for high profile vehicles. In addition, strong winds over desert
areas could result in briefly lowered visibilities to well under
a mile at times in blowing dust or blowing sand. Use extra
caution.

&&

$$

AZZ530>536-538-539-559-141200-
/O.CON.KPSR.WI.Y.0025.211215T0000Z-211215T1000Z/
Parker Valley-Kofa-Yuma-Central La Paz-Aguila Valley-
Southeast Yuma County-Gila River Valley-Tonopah Desert-Gila Bend-
Sonoran Desert Natl Monument-
Including the cities of Parker, Ehrenberg, Palm Canyon, Yuma, 
Fortuna Foothills, Brenda, Harcuvar, Quartzsite, Vicksburg, 
Vicksburg Junction, Salome, Aguila, Gladden, Wickenburg, Ligurta,
Arlington, Hassayampa, Tonopah, Wintersburg, Gila Bend, Sentinel,
and Kaka
215 PM MST Mon Dec 13 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM TUESDAY TO 3 AM MST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Sonoran Desert National Monument, Southeast Yuma 
  County, Aguila Valley, Gila River Valley, Kofa, Parker Valley, 
  Central La Paz County, Yuma, Gila Bend and Tonopah Desert.

* WHEN...From 5 PM Tuesday to 3 AM MST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Difficult driving conditions, especially for larger 
  vehicles traveling along roads with crosswinds. Light, 
  unsecured objects may become airborne.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained wind speeds of between
30 and 40 mph are expected, or wind gusts of between 40 and
58 mph. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially
for high profile vehicles. In addition, strong winds over desert
areas could result in briefly lowered visibilities to well under
a mile at times in blowing dust or blowing sand. Use extra
caution.

&&

$$

CAZ561-568-141200-
/O.CON.KPSR.WI.Y.0025.211214T1500Z-211215T0900Z/
Joshua Tree NP East-Chiriaco Summit-
Including the city of Chiriaco Summit
115 PM PST Mon Dec 13 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TUESDAY TO 1 AM PST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Chiriaco Summit and Eastern portion of Joshua Tree 
  National Park.

* WHEN...From 7 AM Tuesday to 1 AM PST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Difficult driving conditions, especially for larger 
  vehicles traveling along roads with crosswinds. Light, 
  unsecured objects may become airborne.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained wind speeds of between
30 and 40 mph are expected, or wind gusts of between 40 and
58 mph. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially
for high profile vehicles. In addition, strong winds over desert
areas could result in briefly lowered visibilities to well under
a mile at times in blowing dust or blowing sand. Use extra
caution.

&&

$$

AZZ537-540>544-546-548>555-141200-
/O.CON.KPSR.WI.Y.0025.211215T0100Z-211215T1200Z/
Northwest Valley-Buckeye/Avondale-Cave Creek/New River-
Deer Valley-Central Phoenix-North Phoenix/Glendale-
Scottsdale/Paradise Valley-East Valley-Fountain Hills/East Mesa-
South Mountain/Ahwatukee-Southeast Valley/Queen Creek-Superior-
Northwest Pinal County-West Pinal County-
Apache Junction/Gold Canyon-
Including the cities of Circle City, Surprise, Wittmann, 
Beardsley, Sun City West, Avondale, Cashion, Goodyear, Liberty, 
Scottsdale, Peoria, Phoenix, Paradise Valley, Mesa, Chandler, 
Tempe, Gilbert, Fountain Hills, Sun Lakes, Queen Creek, Superior,
Casa Grande, Florence, Coolidge, and Apache Junction
215 PM MST Mon Dec 13 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM TUESDAY TO 5 AM MST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of south central Arizona.

* WHEN...From 6 PM Tuesday to 5 AM MST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Difficult driving conditions, especially for larger 
  vehicles traveling along roads with crosswinds. Light, 
  unsecured objects may become airborne.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained wind speeds of between
30 and 40 mph are expected, or wind gusts of between 40 and
58 mph. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially
for high profile vehicles. In addition, strong winds over desert
areas could result in briefly lowered visibilities to well under
a mile at times in blowing dust or blowing sand. Use extra
caution.

&&

$$

AZZ547-556-560>562-141200-
/O.CON.KPSR.WI.Y.0025.211215T0200Z-211215T1500Z/
Rio Verde/Salt River-Tonto Basin-San Carlos-Dripping Springs-
Globe/Miami-
Including the cities of Tortilla Flat, Punkin Center, San Carlos,
Hayden, Winkelman, Globe, and Miami
215 PM MST Mon Dec 13 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM TUESDAY TO 8 AM MST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 to 50 
  mph expected.

* WHERE...Rio Verde/Salt River, Globe/Miami, San Carlos, 
  Dripping Springs and Tonto Basin.

* WHEN...From 7 PM Tuesday to 8 AM MST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Difficult driving conditions, especially for larger 
  vehicles traveling along roads with crosswinds. Light, 
  unsecured objects may become airborne.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained wind speeds of between
30 and 40 mph are expected, or wind gusts of between 40 and
58 mph. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially
for high profile vehicles. In addition, strong winds over desert
areas could result in briefly lowered visibilities to well under
a mile at times in blowing dust or blowing sand. Use extra
caution.

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The office that day

Everything else NWS Phoenix, AZ issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 12, 1:15 PM PSTWind AdvisoryPSRImperial, Riverside, San Bernardino64 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.