Alert archive / Arizona / Wind Advisories in 2021
Wind Advisory 9, NWS Tucson, AZ
NWS Tucson, AZ issued this wind advisory at Dec 13, 2021, 6:22 PM MST for 6 counties in Arizona. It took effect at Dec 14, 2021, 2:00 PM MST. It was in force for 18 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Dec 13, 2021, 6:22 PM MST (01:22 UTC)
- In effect from
- Dec 14, 2021, 2:00 PM MST
- Expired
- Dec 15, 2021, 8:00 AM MST
- In force
- 18 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Tucson, AZ
Counties Cochise County, AZ, Graham County, AZ, Greenlee County, AZ, Pima County, AZ, Pinal County, AZ, Santa Cruz County, AZ
The radar
The Tucson radar (KEMX), 61 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 01:27 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 00:00Z, 1.4 hours before the alert went out and 49 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
- 3194 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 34 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 42 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 217 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
066 WWUS75 KTWC 140122 NPWTWC URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Tucson AZ 622 PM MST Mon Dec 13 2021 AZZ507-513-141815- /O.NEW.KTWC.HW.W.0002.211214T2100Z-211215T1200Z/ Upper San Pedro River Valley- Dragoon and Mule and Huachuca and Santa Rita Mountains- Including the cities of Sierra Vista and Canelo Hills 622 PM MST Mon Dec 13 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TUESDAY TO 5 AM MST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. Strongest winds will be just east of the Huachuca Mountains and mainly along and west of Highways 90 and 92. * WHERE...Eastern slopes of the Huachuca Mountains and along and west of Highway 90 and 92. * WHEN...From 2 PM Tuesday to 5 AM MST Wednesday. Strongest winds expected 8 PM Tuesday until 5 AM MST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are likely. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ AZZ501>506-508>512-514-515-141815- /O.NEW.KTWC.WI.Y.0009.211214T2100Z-211215T1200Z/ Western Pima County-Tohono O'odham Nation- Upper Santa Cruz River Valley/Altar Valley-Tucson Metro Area- South Central Pinal County-Southeast Pinal County- Eastern Cochise County below 5000 feet-Upper Gila River Valley- White Mountains of Graham and Greenlee Counties- Galiuro and Pinaleno Mountains-Chiricahua Mountains- Catalina and Rincon Mountains-Baboquivari Mountains- Including the cities of Ajo, Organ Pipe Cactus N.M., Sells, Nogales, Tucson, Green Valley, Marana, Vail, Picacho Peak State Park, Mammoth, Oracle, Willcox, Clifton, Safford, Hannagan Meadow, Mount Graham, Chiricahua NM, Mount Lemmon, and Summerhaven 622 PM MST Mon Dec 13 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TUESDAY TO 5 AM MST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...South to southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. Isolated stronger wind gusts are likely in the mountains and for some valley locations in heavier rain showers along the cold front. * WHERE...Most of southeast Arizona. * WHEN...From 2 PM Tuesday to 5 AM MST Wednesday. Western and central Pima Counties will see the strongest winds late Tuesday afternoon and early evening. Central Pima, Pinal, and Santa Cruz Counties from early Tuesday evening through very early Wednesday morning. Greenlee, Graham, and Cochise Counties generally after midnight through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ Visit us on Facebook...Twitter...YouTube...and at weather.gov/Tucson
5 follow-up statements
049 WWUS75 KTWC 140916 NPWTWC URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Tucson AZ 216 AM MST Tue Dec 14 2021 AZZ507-513-142100- /O.CON.KTWC.HW.W.0002.211214T2100Z-211215T1200Z/ Upper San Pedro River Valley- Dragoon and Mule and Huachuca and Santa Rita Mountains- Including the cities of Sierra Vista and Canelo Hills 216 AM MST Tue Dec 14 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 5 AM MST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. Strongest winds will be just east of the Huachuca Mountains and mainly along and west of Highways 90 and 92. * WHERE...Eastern slopes of the Huachuca Mountains and along and west of Highway 90 and 92 including Sierra Vista. * WHEN...From 2 PM Tuesday to 5 AM MST Wednesday. Strongest winds expected 8 PM Tuesday until 5 AM MST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are likely. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ AZZ501>506-508>512-514-515-142100- /O.CON.KTWC.WI.Y.0009.211214T2100Z-211215T1200Z/ Western Pima County-Tohono O'odham Nation- Upper Santa Cruz River Valley/Altar Valley-Tucson Metro Area- South Central Pinal County-Southeast Pinal County- Eastern Cochise County below 5000 feet-Upper Gila River Valley- White Mountains of Graham and Greenlee Counties- Galiuro and Pinaleno Mountains-Chiricahua Mountains- Catalina and Rincon Mountains-Baboquivari Mountains- Including the cities of Ajo, Organ Pipe Cactus N.M., Sells, Nogales, Tucson, Green Valley, Marana, Vail, Picacho Peak State Park, Mammoth, Oracle, Willcox, Clifton, Safford, Hannagan Meadow, Mount Graham, Chiricahua NM, Mount Lemmon, and Summerhaven 216 AM MST Tue Dec 14 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 5 AM MST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...South to southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. Isolated stronger wind gusts are likely in the mountains and for some valley locations in heavier rain showers along the cold front. * WHERE...Most of southeast Arizona. * WHEN...From 2 PM Tuesday to 5 AM MST Wednesday. Western and central Pima Counties will see the strongest winds late Tuesday afternoon and early evening. Central Pima, Pinal, and Santa Cruz Counties from early Tuesday evening through very early Wednesday morning. Greenlee, Graham, and Cochise Counties generally around midnight through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Blowing dust may reduce visibilities suddenly. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ Visit us on Facebook...Twitter...YouTube...and at weather.gov/Tucson
549 WWUS75 KTWC 141041 NPWTWC URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Tucson AZ 341 AM MST Tue Dec 14 2021 AZZ507-513-142100- /O.CON.KTWC.HW.W.0002.211214T2100Z-211215T1200Z/ Upper San Pedro River Valley- Dragoon and Mule and Huachuca and Santa Rita Mountains- Including the cities of Sierra Vista and Canelo Hills 341 AM MST Tue Dec 14 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 5 AM MST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. Strongest winds will be just east of the Huachuca Mountains and mainly along and west of Highways 90 and 92. * WHERE...Eastern slopes of the Huachuca Mountains and along and west of Highway 90 and 92, including Sierra Vista. * WHEN...From 2 PM Tuesday to 5 AM MST Wednesday. Strongest winds expected 8 PM Tuesday until 5 AM MST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are likely. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ AZZ505-142100- /O.NEW.KTWC.DU.Y.0012.211214T2100Z-211215T1200Z/ /O.CON.KTWC.WI.Y.0009.211214T2100Z-211215T1200Z/ South Central Pinal County- Including the city of Picacho Peak State Park 341 AM MST Tue Dec 14 2021 ...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 5 AM MST WEDNESDAY... ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 5 AM MST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one quarter mile and one mile in blowing dust expected. For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...South Central Pinal County including Interstate 10 between mile marker 208 and mile marker 232. * WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 5 AM MST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Motorists should not drive into an area of blowing dust. Remember, Pull Aside, Stay Alive. Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ AZZ501>504-506-508>512-514-515-142100- /O.CON.KTWC.WI.Y.0009.211214T2100Z-211215T1200Z/ Western Pima County-Tohono O'odham Nation- Upper Santa Cruz River Valley/Altar Valley-Tucson Metro Area- Southeast Pinal County-Eastern Cochise County below 5000 feet- Upper Gila River Valley- White Mountains of Graham and Greenlee Counties- Galiuro and Pinaleno Mountains-Chiricahua Mountains- Catalina and Rincon Mountains-Baboquivari Mountains- Including the cities of Ajo, Organ Pipe Cactus N.M., Sells, Nogales, Tucson, Green Valley, Marana, Vail, Mammoth, Oracle, Willcox, Clifton, Safford, Hannagan Meadow, Mount Graham, Chiricahua NM, Mount Lemmon, and Summerhaven 341 AM MST Tue Dec 14 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 5 AM MST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...South to southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. Isolated stronger wind gusts are likely in the mountains and for some valley locations in heavier rain showers along the cold front. * WHERE...Most of southeast Arizona. * WHEN...From 2 PM Tuesday to 5 AM MST Wednesday. Western and central Pima Counties will see the strongest winds late Tuesday afternoon and early evening. Central Pima, Pinal, and Santa Cruz Counties from early Tuesday evening through very early Wednesday morning. Greenlee, Graham, and Cochise Counties generally around midnight through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Blowing dust may reduce visibilities suddenly. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ Visit us on Facebook...Twitter...YouTube...and at weather.gov/Tucson
212 WWUS75 KTWC 142012 NPWTWC URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Tucson AZ 112 PM MST Tue Dec 14 2021 AZZ507-513-151200- /O.CON.KTWC.HW.W.0002.211214T2100Z-211215T1200Z/ Upper San Pedro River Valley- Dragoon and Mule and Huachuca and Santa Rita Mountains- Including the cities of Sierra Vista and Canelo Hills 112 PM MST Tue Dec 14 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. Strongest winds will be just east of the Huachuca Mountains and mainly along and west of Highways 90 and 92. * WHERE...Eastern slopes of the Huachuca Mountains and along and west of Highway 90 and 92, including Sierra Vista. * WHEN...Through 5 AM MST Wednesday. Strongest winds expected 8 PM Tuesday until 5 AM MST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are likely. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ AZZ505-151200- /O.CON.KTWC.DU.Y.0012.211214T2100Z-211215T1200Z/ /O.CON.KTWC.WI.Y.0009.211214T2100Z-211215T1200Z/ South Central Pinal County- Including the city of Picacho Peak State Park 112 PM MST Tue Dec 14 2021 ...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST WEDNESDAY... ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one quarter mile and one mile in blowing dust expected. For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...South Central Pinal County including Interstate 10 between mile marker 208 and mile marker 232. * WHEN...Through 5 AM MST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Motorists should not drive into an area of blowing dust. Remember, Pull Aside, Stay Alive. Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ AZZ501>504-506-508>512-514-515-151200- /O.CON.KTWC.WI.Y.0009.211214T2100Z-211215T1200Z/ Western Pima County-Tohono O'odham Nation- Upper Santa Cruz River Valley/Altar Valley-Tucson Metro Area- Southeast Pinal County-Eastern Cochise County below 5000 feet- Upper Gila River Valley- White Mountains of Graham and Greenlee Counties- Galiuro and Pinaleno Mountains-Chiricahua Mountains- Catalina and Rincon Mountains-Baboquivari Mountains- Including the cities of Ajo, Organ Pipe Cactus N.M., Sells, Nogales, Tucson, Green Valley, Marana, Vail, Mammoth, Oracle, Willcox, Clifton, Safford, Hannagan Meadow, Mount Graham, Chiricahua NM, Mount Lemmon, and Summerhaven 112 PM MST Tue Dec 14 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...South to southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. Isolated stronger wind gusts are likely in the mountains and for some valley locations in heavier rain showers along the cold front. * WHERE...Most of southeast Arizona. * WHEN...Through 5 AM MST Wednesday. Western and central Pima Counties will see the strongest winds late Tuesday afternoon and early evening. Central Pima, Pinal, and Santa Cruz Counties from early Tuesday evening through very early Wednesday morning. Greenlee, Graham, and Cochise Counties generally around midnight through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Blowing dust may reduce visibilities suddenly. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ Visit us on Facebook...Twitter...YouTube...and at weather.gov/Tucson
809 WWUS75 KTWC 151155 NPWTWC URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Tucson AZ 455 AM MST Wed Dec 15 2021 AZZ507-513-151300- /O.EXP.KTWC.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-211215T1200Z/ Upper San Pedro River Valley- Dragoon and Mule and Huachuca and Santa Rita Mountains- Including the cities of Sierra Vista and Canelo Hills 455 AM MST Wed Dec 15 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 5 AM MST EARLY THIS MORNING... Winds have subsided below warning levels and therefore the High Wind Warning has been allowed to expire. Gusts up to near 40 mph will still be possible early this morning. $$ AZZ505-151300- /O.EXP.KTWC.DU.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-211215T1200Z/ /O.EXP.KTWC.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-211215T1200Z/ South Central Pinal County- Including the city of Picacho Peak State Park 455 AM MST Wed Dec 15 2021 ...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 5 AM MST EARLY THIS MORNING... ...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 5 AM MST EARLY THIS MORNING... Winds have subsided below advisory levels and therefore the Wind Advisory has been allowed to expire. $$ AZZ501>504-506-514-515-151300- /O.EXP.KTWC.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-211215T1200Z/ Western Pima County-Tohono O'odham Nation- Upper Santa Cruz River Valley/Altar Valley-Tucson Metro Area- Southeast Pinal County-Catalina and Rincon Mountains- Baboquivari Mountains- Including the cities of Ajo, Organ Pipe Cactus N.M., Sells, Nogales, Tucson, Green Valley, Marana, Vail, Mammoth, Oracle, Mount Lemmon, and Summerhaven 455 AM MST Wed Dec 15 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 5 AM MST EARLY THIS MORNING... Winds have subsided below advisory levels and therefore the Wind Advisory has been allowed to expire. Wind gusts of 20 to 30 mph will still be possible early this morning. $$ AZZ508>512-151500- /O.EXT.KTWC.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-211215T1500Z/ Eastern Cochise County below 5000 feet-Upper Gila River Valley- White Mountains of Graham and Greenlee Counties- Galiuro and Pinaleno Mountains-Chiricahua Mountains- Including the cities of Willcox, Clifton, Safford, Hannagan Meadow, Mount Graham, and Chiricahua NM 455 AM MST Wed Dec 15 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM MST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...South to southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts over 40 mph expected. Isolated stronger wind gusts are likely in the mountains and for some valley locations. * WHERE...Graham County, Greenlee County, and eastern Cochise County. * WHEN...Until 8 AM MST this morning. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ Visit us on Facebook...Twitter...YouTube...and at weather.gov/Tucson
458 WWUS75 KTWC 151448 NPWTWC URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Tucson AZ 748 AM MST Wed Dec 15 2021 AZZ508>512-151600- /O.EXP.KTWC.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-211215T1500Z/ Eastern Cochise County below 5000 feet-Upper Gila River Valley- White Mountains of Graham and Greenlee Counties- Galiuro and Pinaleno Mountains-Chiricahua Mountains- Including the cities of Willcox, Clifton, Safford, Hannagan Meadow, Mount Graham, and Chiricahua NM 748 AM MST Wed Dec 15 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 8 AM MST THIS MORNING... Winds have subsided below advisory levels. Therefore, the Wind Advisory has been allowed to expire. $$ Visit us on Facebook...Twitter...YouTube...and at weather.gov/Tucson
The office that day
Everything else NWS Tucson, AZ issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 13, 6:22 PM MST | High Wind Warning | TWC | Cochise, Graham, Pima, Santa Cruz | 35 hr |
| Dec 14, 3:41 AM MST | Blowing Dust Advisory | TWC | Pinal | 25 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.