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Wind Advisory 12, NWS Phoenix, AZ
NWS Phoenix, AZ issued this wind advisory at Mar 23, 2021, 1:56 AM PDT for Imperial County, Riverside County, San Bernardino County, California; La Paz County, Arizona. It took effect at Mar 23, 2021, 11:00 AM PDT. It was in force for 24 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Mar 23, 2021, 1:56 AM PDT (08:56 UTC)
- In effect from
- Mar 23, 2021, 11:00 AM PDT
- Expired
- Mar 24, 2021, 11:00 AM PDT
- In force
- 24 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Phoenix, AZ
Counties La Paz County, AZ, Imperial County, CA, Riverside County, CA, San Bernardino County, CA
The radar
The Yuma radar (KYUX), 164 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 09:00 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
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The nearest sounding before it
San Diego, CA (KNKX), launched 00:00Z, 8.9 hours before the alert went out and 205 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
- 2062 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 31 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 15 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 88 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
739 WWUS75 KPSR 230856 NPWPSR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Phoenix AZ 156 AM MST Tue Mar 23 2021 CAZ560-561-568-232200- /O.NEW.KPSR.WI.Y.0012.210323T1800Z-210324T1800Z/ Joshua Tree NP West-Joshua Tree NP East-Chiriaco Summit- Including the cities of Cottonwood Visitor, Lost Horse-Keys Village, and Chiriaco Summit 156 AM PDT Tue Mar 23 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 11 AM PDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Joshua Tree National Park, Chiriaco Summit, and I-10 south of Joshua Tree National Park. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 11 AM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Difficult driving conditions, especially for larger vehicles traveling along roads with crosswinds. Those camping in Joshua Tree National Park should make preparations for very windy conditions. 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. && $$ AZZ530-CAZ569-232200- /O.NEW.KPSR.WI.Y.0012.210323T2200Z-210324T1800Z/ Parker Valley-Palo Verde Valley- Including the cities of Parker, Ehrenberg, Blythe, Palo Verde, and Ripley 156 AM MST Tue Mar 23 2021 /156 AM PDT Tue Mar 23 2021/ ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM MST /3 PM PDT/ THIS AFTERNOON TO 11 AM MST /11 AM PDT/ WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected. * WHERE...In Arizona, Parker Valley. In California, Palo Verde Valley. * WHEN...From 3 PM MST /3 PM PDT/ this afternoon to 11 AM MST /11 AM PDT/ Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Difficult driving conditions, especially for larger vehicles traveling along roads with crosswinds such as I-10. Light, unsecured objects may become airborne. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that sustained wind speeds of between 30 and 40 mph are expected, or wind gusts of between 40 and 58 mph. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. In addition, strong winds over desert areas could result in briefly lowered visibilities to well under a mile at times in blowing dust or blowing sand. Use extra caution. && $$ CAZ562-231200- /O.CON.KPSR.WI.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-210323T1200Z/ Imperial County Southwest- 156 AM PDT Tue Mar 23 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT EARLY THIS MORNING... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...Southwest corner of Imperial County. * WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT early this morning. * IMPACTS...Difficult driving conditions along Interstate 8 and Highway 98. Light, unsecured objects may become airborne. Minor tree damage possible. 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. && $$ AJ
4 follow-up statements
896 WWUS75 KPSR 231204 NPWPSR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Phoenix AZ 504 AM MST Tue Mar 23 2021 CAZ562-231500- /O.EXP.KPSR.WI.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-210323T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KPSR.WI.Y.0013.210323T1204Z-210323T1500Z/ Imperial County Southwest- 504 AM PDT Tue Mar 23 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM PDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...Southwest corner of Imperial County. * WHEN...Until 8 AM PDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Difficult driving conditions along I-8 and Highway 98, especially for larger vehicles. Light, unsecured objects may become airborne. Minor tree damage possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that sustained wind speeds of between 30 and 40 mph are expected, or wind gusts of between 40 and 58 mph. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. In addition, strong winds over desert areas could result in briefly lowered visibilities to well under a mile at times in blowing dust or blowing sand. Use extra caution. && $$ CAZ560-561-568-240015- /O.CON.KPSR.WI.Y.0012.210323T1800Z-210324T1800Z/ Joshua Tree NP West-Joshua Tree NP East-Chiriaco Summit- Including the cities of Cottonwood Visitor, Lost Horse-Keys Village, and Chiriaco Summit 504 AM PDT Tue Mar 23 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 11 AM PDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Chiriaco Summit, Eastern portion of Joshua Tree National Park and Western portion of Joshua Tree National Park. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 11 AM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Difficult driving conditions, especially for larger vehicles traveling along roads with crosswinds. Those camping in Joshua Tree National Park should make preparations for very windy conditions. 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. && $$ AZZ530-CAZ569-240015- /O.CON.KPSR.WI.Y.0012.210323T2200Z-210324T1800Z/ Parker Valley-Palo Verde Valley- Including the cities of Parker, Ehrenberg, Blythe, Palo Verde, and Ripley 504 AM MST Tue Mar 23 2021 /504 AM PDT Tue Mar 23 2021/ ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM MST /3 PM PDT/ THIS AFTERNOON TO 11 AM MST /11 AM PDT/ WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected. * WHERE...In Arizona, Parker Valley. In California, Palo Verde Valley. * WHEN...From 3 PM MST /3 PM PDT/ this afternoon to 11 AM MST /11 AM PDT/ Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Difficult driving conditions, especially for larger vehicles traveling along roads with crosswinds such as I-10. Light, unsecured objects may become airborne. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that sustained wind speeds of between 30 and 40 mph are expected, or wind gusts of between 40 and 58 mph. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. In addition, strong winds over desert areas could result in briefly lowered visibilities to well under a mile at times in blowing dust or blowing sand. Use extra caution. && $$ AJ
516 WWUS75 KPSR 232027 NPWPSR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Phoenix AZ 127 PM MST Tue Mar 23 2021 CAZ560-561-568-241230- /O.CON.KPSR.WI.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-210324T1800Z/ Joshua Tree NP West-Joshua Tree NP East-Chiriaco Summit- Including the cities of Cottonwood Visitor, Lost Horse-Keys Village, and Chiriaco Summit 127 PM PDT Tue Mar 23 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Occasional gusts up to 45 mph possible. * WHERE...Western portion of Joshua Tree National Park, Chiriaco Summit and Eastern portion of Joshua Tree National Park. * WHEN...Until 11 AM PDT 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. && $$ AZZ530-CAZ569-241230- /O.CON.KPSR.WI.Y.0012.210323T2200Z-210324T1800Z/ Parker Valley-Palo Verde Valley- Including the cities of Parker, Ehrenberg, Blythe, Palo Verde, and Ripley 127 PM MST Tue Mar 23 2021 /127 PM PDT Tue Mar 23 2021/ ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST /11 AM PDT/ WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected. * WHERE...In Arizona, Parker Valley. In California, Palo Verde Valley. * WHEN...Until 11 AM MST /11 AM PDT/ Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Difficult driving conditions, especially for larger vehicles traveling along roads with crosswinds. Light, unsecured objects may become airborne. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that sustained wind speeds of between 30 and 40 mph are expected, or wind gusts of between 40 and 58 mph. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. In addition, strong winds over desert areas could result in briefly lowered visibilities to well under a mile at times in blowing dust or blowing sand. Use extra caution. && $$
287 WWUS75 KPSR 240918 NPWPSR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Phoenix AZ 218 AM MST Wed Mar 24 2021 AZZ530-CAZ560-561-568-569-241800- /O.CON.KPSR.WI.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-210324T1800Z/ Parker Valley-Joshua Tree NP West-Joshua Tree NP East- Chiriaco Summit-Palo Verde Valley- Including the cities of Parker, Ehrenberg, Cottonwood Visitor, Lost Horse-Keys Village, Chiriaco Summit, Blythe, Palo Verde, and Ripley 218 AM MST Wed Mar 24 2021 /218 AM PDT Wed Mar 24 2021/ ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST /11 AM PDT/ THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE...In Arizona, Parker Valley. In California, Western portion of Joshua Tree National Park, Palo Verde Valley, Chiriaco Summit and Eastern portion of Joshua Tree National Park. * WHEN...Until 11 AM MST /11 AM PDT/ this morning. * 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. && $$
025 WWUS75 KPSR 241758 NPWPSR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Phoenix AZ 1058 AM MST Wed Mar 24 2021 AZZ530-CAZ560-561-568-569-241900- /O.EXP.KPSR.WI.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-210324T1800Z/ Parker Valley-Joshua Tree NP West-Joshua Tree NP East- Chiriaco Summit-Palo Verde Valley- Including the cities of Parker, Ehrenberg, Cottonwood Visitor, Lost Horse-Keys Village, Chiriaco Summit, Blythe, Palo Verde, and Ripley 1058 AM MST Wed Mar 24 2021 /1058 AM PDT Wed Mar 24 2021/ ...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 11 AM MST /11 AM PDT/ THIS MORNING... Isolated gusts may occur but overall, strong wind gusts will continue to subside through the day. $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Phoenix, AZ issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 23, 5:04 AM PDT | Wind Advisory | PSR | Imperial | 3 hr |
| Mar 23, 4:39 PM PDT | Special Weather Statement | PSR | Imperial | 36 min |
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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.