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Wind Advisory 24, NWS Phoenix, AZ

October 25, 2021Imperial County, Riverside County, California

NWS Phoenix, AZ issued this wind advisory at Oct 25, 2021, 1:47 AM PDT for Imperial County, Riverside County, California. It took effect at Oct 25, 2021, 4:16 PM PDT. It was in force for 10 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Oct 25, 2021, 1:47 AM PDT (08:47 UTC)
In effect from
Oct 25, 2021, 4:16 PM PDT
Expired
Oct 26, 2021, 2:00 AM PDT
In force
10 hr
Issued by
NWS Phoenix, AZ

Counties Imperial County, CA, Riverside County, CA

The radar

The San Diego radar (KNKX), 137 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:51 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

San Diego, CA (KNKX), launched 00:00Z, 8.8 hours before the alert went out and 156 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, San Diego, CA at 00:00Z on 2021-10-25Temperature 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, San Diego, CA at 00:00Z on 2021-10-25The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -29 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 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
1145 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
32 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-29 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
57 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

635 
WWUS75 KPSR 250847
NPWPSR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Phoenix AZ
147 AM MST Mon Oct 25 2021

CAZ562-252100-
/O.NEW.KPSR.WI.Y.0024.211026T0000Z-211026T0900Z/
Imperial County Southwest-
147 AM PDT Mon Oct 25 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 2 AM PDT
TUESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Southwest corner of Imperial County.

* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 2 AM PDT 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.

&&

$$
6 follow-up statements
359 
WWUS75 KPSR 251222
NPWPSR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Phoenix AZ
522 AM MST Mon Oct 25 2021

CAZ567-251500-
/O.NEW.KPSR.FG.Y.0004.211025T1222Z-211025T1500Z/
Imperial Valley-
Including the cities of El Centro, Calexico, Alamorio, 
and Brawley
522 AM PDT Mon Oct 25 2021

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM PDT THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Visibility a quarter mile or less in dense fog.

* WHERE...Imperial Valley.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM PDT this morning.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to low visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of
distance ahead of you.

&&

$$

CAZ562-260030-
/O.CON.KPSR.WI.Y.0024.211026T0000Z-211026T0900Z/
Imperial County Southwest-
522 AM PDT Mon Oct 25 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
2 AM PDT TUESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Southwest corner of Imperial County.

* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 2 AM PDT 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.

&&

$$
803 
WWUS75 KPSR 251459
NPWPSR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Phoenix AZ
759 AM MST Mon Oct 25 2021

CAZ567-251600-
/O.EXP.KPSR.FG.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-211025T1500Z/
Imperial Valley-
Including the cities of El Centro, Calexico, Alamorio, 
and Brawley
759 AM PDT Mon Oct 25 2021

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 8 AM PDT THIS MORNING...

Visibility limitations continue to improve. Therefore, the Desnse
Fog Advisory will expire. 

$$

CAZ562-260300-
/O.CON.KPSR.WI.Y.0024.211026T0000Z-211026T0900Z/
Imperial County Southwest-
759 AM PDT Mon Oct 25 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
2 AM PDT TUESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Southwest corner of Imperial County.

* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 2 AM PDT 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.

&&

$$
389 
WWUS75 KPSR 252103
NPWPSR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Phoenix AZ
203 PM MST Mon Oct 25 2021

CAZ562-260900-
/O.CON.KPSR.WI.Y.0024.211026T0000Z-211026T0900Z/
Imperial County Southwest-
203 PM PDT Mon Oct 25 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
2 AM PDT TUESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Southwest corner of Imperial County.

* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 2 AM PDT 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.

&&

$$
872 
WWUS75 KPSR 252153
NPWPSR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Phoenix AZ
253 PM MST Mon Oct 25 2021

CAZ563>567-260400-
/O.NEW.KPSR.DU.Y.0014.211025T2153Z-211026T0400Z/
Salton Sea-Chuckwalla Mountains-Imperial County Southeast-
Imperial County West-Imperial Valley-
Including the cities of Desert Shores, 
Imperial Hot Mineral Springs, Coolidge Springs, Salton City, 
Winona, Coyote Wells, Plaster City, El Centro, Calexico, 
Alamorio, and Brawley
253 PM PDT Mon Oct 25 2021

...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Areas with visibility between one quarter mile and one 
  mile in blowing dust.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 PM PDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced 
  visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Be ready for a sudden drop in visibility. If you encounter
blowing dust or blowing sand on the roadway or see it
approaching, pull off the road as far as possible and put your
vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the way off and keep your
foot off the brake pedal.

Remember, pull aside, stay alive.

&&

$$

CAZ562-260900-
/O.CON.KPSR.WI.Y.0024.211026T0000Z-211026T0900Z/
Imperial County Southwest-
253 PM PDT Mon Oct 25 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PDT TUESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Southwest corner of Imperial County.

* WHEN...Until 2 AM PDT 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.

&&

$$
422 
WWUS75 KPSR 252316
NPWPSR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Phoenix AZ
416 PM MST Mon Oct 25 2021

CAZ563-566-567-260400-
/O.EXB.KPSR.WI.Y.0024.211025T2316Z-211026T0200Z/
/O.CON.KPSR.DU.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-211026T0400Z/
Salton Sea-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
416 PM PDT Mon Oct 25 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PDT THIS EVENING...
...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one 
  quarter mile and one mile in blowing dust. For the Wind 
  Advisory, west winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

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

* WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, until 9 PM PDT this 
  evening. For the Wind Advisory, until 7 PM PDT this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Be ready for a sudden drop in visibility. If you encounter
blowing dust or blowing sand on the roadway or see it
approaching, pull off the road as far as possible and put your
vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the way off and keep your
foot off the brake pedal.

Remember, pull aside, stay alive.

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.

&&

$$

CAZ562-260900-
/O.EXT.KPSR.WI.Y.0024.211025T2316Z-211026T0900Z/
Imperial County Southwest-
416 PM PDT Mon Oct 25 2021

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* WHERE...Southwest corner of Imperial County.

* WHEN...Until 2 AM PDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Difficult driving conditions, especially for larger 
  vehicles traveling along roads with crosswinds. 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.

&&

$$

CAZ564-565-260400-
/O.CON.KPSR.DU.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-211026T0400Z/
Chuckwalla Mountains-Imperial County Southeast-
Including the city of Imperial Hot Mineral Springs
416 PM PDT Mon Oct 25 2021

...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Visibility between one quarter mile and one mile in 
  blowing dust.

* WHERE...Southeastern Imperial County and Chuckwalla Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM PDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced 
  visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Be ready for a sudden drop in visibility. If you encounter
blowing dust or blowing sand on the roadway or see it
approaching, pull off the road as far as possible and put your
vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the way off and keep your
foot off the brake pedal.

Remember, pull aside, stay alive.

&&

$$
297 
WWUS75 KPSR 260923
NPWPSR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Phoenix AZ
223 AM MST Tue Oct 26 2021

CAZ562-261030-
/O.EXP.KPSR.WI.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-211026T0900Z/
Imperial County Southwest-
223 AM PDT Tue Oct 26 2021

...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

The Wind Advisory has been allowed to expire. However, gusty winds
will remain possible this morning.

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Oct 25, 5:22 AM PDTDense Fog AdvisoryPSRImperial3 hr
Oct 25, 2:53 PM PDTBlowing Dust AdvisoryPSRImperial, Riverside6 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.