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Wind Advisory 19, NWS Phoenix, AZ
NWS Phoenix, AZ issued this wind advisory at Apr 20, 2022, 1:00 PM PDT for Imperial County, Riverside County, California. It took effect at Apr 21, 2022, 5:00 PM PDT. It was in force for 26 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Apr 20, 2022, 1:00 PM PDT (20:00 UTC)
- In effect from
- Apr 21, 2022, 5:00 PM PDT
- Expired
- Apr 22, 2022, 7:00 PM PDT
- In force
- 26 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 19:58 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
Yuma Prvg Ground, AZ (K1Y7), launched 12:00Z, 8.0 hours before the alert went out and 155 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
- 2480 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 27 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 47 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 28 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
180 WWUS75 KPSR 202000 NPWPSR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Phoenix AZ 100 PM MST Wed Apr 20 2022 CAZ562-566-567-211200- /O.NEW.KPSR.WI.Y.0019.220422T0000Z-220422T1200Z/ Imperial County Southwest-Imperial County West-Imperial Valley- Including the cities of Coolidge Springs, Salton City, Winona, Coyote Wells, Ocotillo, Plaster City, El Centro, Calexico, Alamorio, and Brawley 100 PM PDT Wed Apr 20 2022 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THURSDAY TO 5 AM PDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Southwest corner of Imperial County, Western Imperial County and Imperial Valley. * WHEN...From 5 PM Thursday to 5 AM PDT Friday. * 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. && $$
5 follow-up statements
254 WWUS75 KPSR 210821 NPWPSR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Phoenix AZ 121 AM MST Thu Apr 21 2022 AZZ557-558-560-562-563-212130- /O.NEW.KPSR.WI.Y.0020.220422T1800Z-220423T0300Z/ Mazatzal Mountains-Pinal/Superstition Mountains-San Carlos- Globe/Miami-Southeast Gila County- Including the cities of Sunflower, San Carlos, Globe, and Miami 121 AM MST Thu Apr 21 2022 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM MST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Mazatzal Mountains, Pinal/Superstition Mountains, San Carlos, Globe/Miami and Southeast Gila County. * WHEN...From 11 AM to 8 PM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Difficult driving conditions, especially for larger vehicles traveling along roads with crosswinds. Light, unsecured objects may become airborne. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that sustained wind speeds of between 30 and 40 mph are expected, or wind gusts of between 40 and 58 mph. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. In addition, strong winds over desert areas could result in briefly lowered visibilities to well under a mile at times in blowing dust or blowing sand. Use extra caution. && $$ CAZ563-212130- /O.EXA.KPSR.WI.Y.0019.220422T0000Z-220422T1200Z/ Salton Sea- Including the city of Desert Shores 121 AM PDT Thu Apr 21 2022 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 5 AM PDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Salton Sea. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 5 AM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Hazardous boating conditions. Difficult handling conditions along near shore roadways. 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. && $$ CAZ562-212130- /O.EXT.KPSR.WI.Y.0019.220422T0000Z-220423T0200Z/ Imperial County Southwest- 121 AM PDT Thu Apr 21 2022 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 PM PDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Southwest corner of Imperial County. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 7 PM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Difficult driving conditions, especially for larger vehicles traveling along roads with crosswinds. This includes Interstate 8 near the San Diego County border. Light, unsecured objects may become airborne. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that sustained wind speeds of between 30 and 40 mph are expected, or wind gusts of between 40 and 58 mph. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. In addition, strong winds over desert areas could result in briefly lowered visibilities to well under a mile at times in blowing dust or blowing sand. Use extra caution. && $$ CAZ566-567-212130- /O.CON.KPSR.WI.Y.0019.220422T0000Z-220422T1200Z/ Imperial County West-Imperial Valley- Including the cities of Coolidge Springs, Salton City, Winona, Coyote Wells, Plaster City, El Centro, Calexico, Alamorio, and Brawley 121 AM PDT Thu Apr 21 2022 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 5 AM PDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts or 40 to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Imperial Valley and Western Imperial County. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 5 AM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Difficult driving conditions, especially for larger vehicles traveling along roads with crosswinds. Also, localized blowing dust will cause reduced visibilities. 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. && $$ AJ
320 WWUS75 KPSR 211715 NPWPSR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Phoenix AZ 1015 AM MST Thu Apr 21 2022 AZZ534-537>556-559-561-221045- /O.EXB.KPSR.WI.Y.0020.220422T1800Z-220423T0200Z/ Aguila Valley-Northwest Valley-Tonopah Desert-Gila Bend- Buckeye/Avondale-Cave Creek/New River-Deer Valley-Central Phoenix- North Phoenix/Glendale-New River Mesa-Scottsdale/Paradise Valley- Rio Verde/Salt River-East Valley-Fountain Hills/East Mesa- South Mountain/Ahwatukee-Southeast Valley/Queen Creek-Superior- Northwest Pinal County-West Pinal County- Apache Junction/Gold Canyon-Tonto Basin- Sonoran Desert Natl Monument-Dripping Springs- Including the cities of Aguila, Gladden, Wickenburg, Circle City, Surprise, Wittmann, Beardsley, Sun City West, Arlington, Hassayampa, Tonopah, Wintersburg, Gila Bend, Sentinel, Avondale, Cashion, Goodyear, Liberty, Scottsdale, Peoria, Phoenix, Paradise Valley, Tortilla Flat, Mesa, Chandler, Tempe, Gilbert, Fountain Hills, Sun Lakes, Queen Creek, Superior, Casa Grande, Florence, Coolidge, Apache Junction, Punkin Center, Kaka, Hayden, and Winkelman 1015 AM MST Thu Apr 21 2022 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 7 PM MST FRIDAY... * WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of south central Arizona, including Phoenix. * WHEN...From 11 AM to 7 PM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Difficult driving conditions, especially for larger vehicles traveling along roads with crosswinds. Light, unsecured objects may become airborne. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that sustained wind speeds of between 30 and 40 mph are expected, or wind gusts of between 40 and 58 mph. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. In addition, strong winds over desert areas could result in briefly lowered visibilities to well under a mile at times in blowing dust or blowing sand. Use extra caution. && $$ CAZ563-566-567-221045- /O.CON.KPSR.WI.Y.0019.220422T0000Z-220422T1200Z/ 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 1015 AM PDT Thu Apr 21 2022 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 5 AM PDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Salton Sea, Imperial Valley and Western Imperial County. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 5 AM PDT Friday. * 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. && $$ CAZ562-221045- /O.CON.KPSR.WI.Y.0019.220422T0000Z-220423T0200Z/ Imperial County Southwest- 1015 AM PDT Thu Apr 21 2022 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 PM PDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Southwest corner of Imperial County. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 7 PM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Difficult driving conditions, especially for larger vehicles traveling along roads with crosswinds. Light, unsecured objects may become airborne. Minor tree damage possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that sustained wind speeds of between 30 and 40 mph are expected, or wind gusts of between 40 and 58 mph. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. In addition, strong winds over desert areas could result in briefly lowered visibilities to well under a mile at times in blowing dust or blowing sand. Use extra caution. && $$ AZZ557-558-560-562-563-221045- /O.CON.KPSR.WI.Y.0020.220422T1800Z-220423T0300Z/ Mazatzal Mountains-Pinal/Superstition Mountains-San Carlos- Globe/Miami-Southeast Gila County- Including the cities of Sunflower, San Carlos, Globe, and Miami 1015 AM MST Thu Apr 21 2022 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM MST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Globe/Miami, Southeast Gila County, San Carlos, Mazatzal Mountains and Pinal/Superstition Mountains. * WHEN...From 11 AM to 8 PM MST Friday. * 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. && $$
693 WWUS75 KPSR 220746 NPWPSR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Phoenix AZ 1246 AM MST Fri Apr 22 2022 AZZ530>532-536-CAZ564-565-569-222100- /O.EXB.KPSR.WI.Y.0020.220422T0900Z-220422T2100Z/ Parker Valley-Kofa-Yuma-Gila River Valley-Chuckwalla Mountains- Imperial County Southeast-Palo Verde Valley- Including the cities of Palm Canyon, Yuma, Fortuna Foothills, Ligurta, Imperial Hot Mineral Springs, Winterhaven, Martinez Lake, and Palo Verde 1246 AM MST Fri Apr 22 2022 /1246 AM PDT Fri Apr 22 2022/ ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM MST /2 PM PDT/ THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...In Arizona, Parker Valley, Kofa, Yuma and Gila River Valley. In California, Chuckwalla Mountains, Southeastern Imperial County and Palo Verde Valley. * WHEN...Until 2 PM MST /2 PM PDT/ this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Difficult driving conditions, especially for larger vehicles traveling along roads with crosswinds. Light, unsecured objects may become airborne. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that sustained wind speeds of between 30 and 40 mph are expected, or wind gusts of between 40 and 58 mph. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. In addition, strong winds over desert areas could result in briefly lowered visibilities to well under a mile at times in blowing dust or blowing sand. Use extra caution. && $$ CAZ563-566-567-222215- /O.EXT.KPSR.WI.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-220423T0200Z/ Salton Sea-Imperial County West-Imperial Valley- Including the cities of Desert Shores, Coolidge Springs, Salton City, Winona, Coyote Wells, Ocotillo, Plaster City, El Centro, Calexico, Alamorio, and Brawley 1246 AM PDT Fri Apr 22 2022 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...Salton Sea, Imperial Valley and Western Imperial County. * WHEN...Until 7 PM PDT this evening. * 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. && $$ CAZ562-222215- /O.CON.KPSR.WI.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-220423T0200Z/ Imperial County Southwest- 1246 AM PDT Fri Apr 22 2022 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...Southwest corner of Imperial County. * WHEN...Until 7 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Difficult driving conditions, especially for larger vehicles traveling along roads with crosswinds. Light, unsecured objects may become airborne. Minor tree damage possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that sustained wind speeds of between 30 and 40 mph are expected, or wind gusts of between 40 and 58 mph. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. In addition, strong winds over desert areas could result in briefly lowered visibilities to well under a mile at times in blowing dust or blowing sand. Use extra caution. && $$ AZZ534-537>556-559-561-222215- /O.CON.KPSR.WI.Y.0020.220422T1800Z-220423T0200Z/ Aguila Valley-Northwest Valley-Tonopah Desert-Gila Bend- Buckeye/Avondale-Cave Creek/New River-Deer Valley-Central Phoenix- North Phoenix/Glendale-New River Mesa-Scottsdale/Paradise Valley- Rio Verde/Salt River-East Valley-Fountain Hills/East Mesa- South Mountain/Ahwatukee-Southeast Valley/Queen Creek-Superior- Northwest Pinal County-West Pinal County- Apache Junction/Gold Canyon-Tonto Basin- Sonoran Desert Natl Monument-Dripping Springs- Including the cities of Aguila, Gladden, Wickenburg, Circle City, Surprise, Wittmann, Beardsley, Sun City West, Arlington, Hassayampa, Tonopah, Wintersburg, Gila Bend, Sentinel, Avondale, Cashion, Goodyear, Liberty, Scottsdale, Peoria, Phoenix, Paradise Valley, Tortilla Flat, Mesa, Chandler, Tempe, Gilbert, Fountain Hills, Sun Lakes, Queen Creek, Superior, Casa Grande, Florence, Coolidge, Apache Junction, Punkin Center, Kaka, Hayden, and Winkelman 1246 AM MST Fri Apr 22 2022 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM MST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of south central Arizona. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 7 PM MST this evening. * 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. && $$ AZZ557-558-560-562-563-222215- /O.CON.KPSR.WI.Y.0020.220422T1800Z-220423T0300Z/ Mazatzal Mountains-Pinal/Superstition Mountains-San Carlos- Globe/Miami-Southeast Gila County- Including the cities of Sunflower, San Carlos, Globe, and Miami 1246 AM MST Fri Apr 22 2022 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM MST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Globe/Miami, Southeast Gila County, San Carlos, Mazatzal Mountains and Pinal/Superstition Mountains. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 8 PM MST this evening. * IMPACTS...Difficult driving conditions, especially for larger vehicles traveling along roads with crosswinds. Light, unsecured objects may become airborne. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that sustained wind speeds of between 30 and 40 mph are expected, or wind gusts of between 40 and 58 mph. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. In addition, strong winds over desert areas could result in briefly lowered visibilities to well under a mile at times in blowing dust or blowing sand. Use extra caution. && $$
322 WWUS75 KPSR 221649 NPWPSR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Phoenix AZ 949 AM MST Fri Apr 22 2022 CAZ563-566-567-230200- /O.NEW.KPSR.DU.Y.0013.220422T1649Z-220423T0200Z/ /O.CON.KPSR.WI.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-220423T0200Z/ Salton Sea-Imperial County West-Imperial Valley- Including the cities of Desert Shores, Coolidge Springs, Salton City, Winona, Coyote Wells, Ocotillo, Plaster City, El Centro, Calexico, Alamorio, and Brawley 949 AM PDT Fri Apr 22 2022 ...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PDT THIS EVENING... ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 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 50 mph. * WHERE...Salton Sea, Western Imperial County and Imperial Valley. * WHEN...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. && $$ CAZ564-565-230200- /O.NEW.KPSR.DU.Y.0013.220422T1649Z-220423T0200Z/ /O.EXT.KPSR.WI.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-220423T0200Z/ Chuckwalla Mountains-Imperial County Southeast- Including the city of Imperial Hot Mineral Springs 949 AM PDT Fri Apr 22 2022 ...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PDT THIS EVENING... ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one quarter mile and one mile in blowing dust. For the Wind Advisory, west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE...Chuckwalla Mountains and Southeastern Imperial County. * WHEN...Until 7 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. Difficult driving conditions, especially for larger vehicles traveling along roads with crosswinds. Light, unsecured objects may become airborne. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Be ready for a sudden drop in visibility. If you encounter blowing dust or blowing sand on the roadway or see it approaching, pull off the road as far as possible and put your vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the way off and keep your foot off the brake pedal. Remember, pull aside, stay alive. A Wind Advisory means that sustained wind speeds of between 30 and 40 mph are expected, or wind gusts of between 40 and 58 mph. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. In addition, strong winds over desert areas could result in briefly lowered visibilities to well under a mile at times in blowing dust or blowing sand. Use extra caution. && $$ CAZ562-230200- /O.CON.KPSR.WI.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-220423T0200Z/ Imperial County Southwest- 949 AM PDT Fri Apr 22 2022 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...Southwest corner of Imperial County. * WHEN...Until 7 PM PDT this evening. * 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. && $$ AZZ534-537>556-559-561-230200- /O.CON.KPSR.WI.Y.0020.220422T1800Z-220423T0200Z/ Aguila Valley-Northwest Valley-Tonopah Desert-Gila Bend- Buckeye/Avondale-Cave Creek/New River-Deer Valley-Central Phoenix- North Phoenix/Glendale-New River Mesa-Scottsdale/Paradise Valley- Rio Verde/Salt River-East Valley-Fountain Hills/East Mesa- South Mountain/Ahwatukee-Southeast Valley/Queen Creek-Superior- Northwest Pinal County-West Pinal County- Apache Junction/Gold Canyon-Tonto Basin- Sonoran Desert Natl Monument-Dripping Springs- Including the cities of Aguila, Gladden, Wickenburg, Circle City, Surprise, Wittmann, Beardsley, Sun City West, Arlington, Hassayampa, Tonopah, Wintersburg, Gila Bend, Sentinel, Avondale, Cashion, Goodyear, Liberty, Scottsdale, Peoria, Phoenix, Paradise Valley, Tortilla Flat, Mesa, Chandler, Tempe, Gilbert, Fountain Hills, Sun Lakes, Queen Creek, Superior, Casa Grande, Florence, Coolidge, Apache Junction, Punkin Center, Kaka, Hayden, and Winkelman 949 AM MST Fri Apr 22 2022 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected with pockets of blowing dust. * WHERE...Portions of south central Arizona. * WHEN...Until 7 PM MST this evening. * IMPACTS...Difficult driving conditions, especially for larger vehicles traveling along roads with crosswinds. Light, unsecured objects may become airborne. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that sustained wind speeds of between 30 and 40 mph are expected, or wind gusts of between 40 and 58 mph. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. In addition, strong winds over desert areas could result in briefly lowered visibilities to well under a mile at times in blowing dust or blowing sand. Use extra caution. && $$ AZZ557-558-560-562-563-230300- /O.CON.KPSR.WI.Y.0020.220422T1800Z-220423T0300Z/ Mazatzal Mountains-Pinal/Superstition Mountains-San Carlos- Globe/Miami-Southeast Gila County- Including the cities of Sunflower, San Carlos, Globe, and Miami 949 AM MST Fri Apr 22 2022 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Globe/Miami, Southeast Gila County, San Carlos, Mazatzal Mountains and Pinal/Superstition Mountains. * WHEN...Until 8 PM MST this evening. * 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. && $$ AZZ530>532-536-CAZ569-222100- /O.CON.KPSR.WI.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-220422T2100Z/ Parker Valley-Kofa-Yuma-Gila River Valley-Palo Verde Valley- Including the cities of Parker, Ehrenberg, Palm Canyon, Yuma, Fortuna Foothills, Ligurta, Martinez Lake, Blythe, Palo Verde, and Ripley 949 AM MST Fri Apr 22 2022 /949 AM PDT Fri Apr 22 2022/ ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM MST /2 PM PDT/ THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...In Arizona, Gila River Valley, Kofa, Parker Valley and Yuma. In California, Palo Verde Valley. * WHEN...Until 2 PM MST /2 PM PDT/ this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Difficult driving conditions, especially for larger vehicles traveling along roads with crosswinds. Light, unsecured objects may become airborne. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that sustained wind speeds of between 30 and 40 mph are expected, or wind gusts of between 40 and 58 mph. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. In addition, strong winds over desert areas could result in briefly lowered visibilities to well under a mile at times in blowing dust or blowing sand. Use extra caution. && $$
544 WWUS75 KPSR 222053 NPWPSR URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Phoenix AZ 153 PM MST Fri Apr 22 2022 AZZ539-230200- /O.EXA.KPSR.DU.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-220423T0200Z/ /O.CON.KPSR.WI.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-220423T0200Z/ Gila Bend- Including the cities of Gila Bend and Sentinel 153 PM MST Fri Apr 22 2022 ...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MST THIS EVENING... ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MST 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 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * WHERE...Gila Bend. * WHEN...Until 7 PM MST 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. && $$ AZZ532-536-230200- /O.EXA.KPSR.DU.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-220423T0200Z/ /O.EXT.KPSR.WI.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-220423T0200Z/ Yuma-Gila River Valley- Including the cities of Yuma, Fortuna Foothills, and Ligurta 153 PM MST Fri Apr 22 2022 ...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MST THIS EVENING... ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one quarter mile and one mile in blowing dust. For the Wind Advisory, west winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * WHERE...Yuma and Gila River Valley. * WHEN...Until 7 PM MST this evening. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. Difficult driving conditions, especially for larger vehicles traveling along roads with crosswinds. Light, unsecured objects may become airborne. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Be ready for a sudden drop in visibility. If you encounter blowing dust or blowing sand on the roadway or see it approaching, pull off the road as far as possible and put your vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the way off and keep your foot off the brake pedal. Remember, pull aside, stay alive. A Wind Advisory means that sustained wind speeds of between 30 and 40 mph are expected, or wind gusts of between 40 and 58 mph. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. In addition, strong winds over desert areas could result in briefly lowered visibilities to well under a mile at times in blowing dust or blowing sand. Use extra caution. && $$ AZZ535-230200- /O.EXA.KPSR.DU.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-220423T0200Z/ Southeast Yuma County- 153 PM MST Fri Apr 22 2022 ...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Visibility between one quarter mile and one mile in blowing dust. * WHERE...Southeast Yuma County. * WHEN...Until 7 PM MST 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. && $$ AZZ530-531-CAZ569-230200- /O.EXT.KPSR.WI.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-220423T0200Z/ Parker Valley-Kofa-Palo Verde Valley- Including the cities of Parker, Ehrenberg, Palm Canyon, Martinez Lake, Blythe, Palo Verde, and Ripley 153 PM MST Fri Apr 22 2022 /153 PM PDT Fri Apr 22 2022/ ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MST /7 PM PDT/ THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...In Arizona, Kofa and Parker Valley. In California, Palo Verde Valley. * WHEN...Until 7 PM MST /7 PM PDT/ this evening. * IMPACTS...Difficult driving conditions, especially for larger vehicles traveling along roads with crosswinds. Light, unsecured objects may become airborne. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that sustained wind speeds of between 30 and 40 mph are expected, or wind gusts of between 40 and 58 mph. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. In addition, strong winds over desert areas could result in briefly lowered visibilities to well under a mile at times in blowing dust or blowing sand. Use extra caution. && $$ CAZ563-566-567-230200- /O.CON.KPSR.DU.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-220423T0200Z/ /O.CON.KPSR.WI.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-220423T0200Z/ Salton Sea-Imperial County West-Imperial Valley- Including the cities of Desert Shores, Coolidge Springs, Salton City, Winona, Coyote Wells, Ocotillo, Plaster City, El Centro, Calexico, Alamorio, and Brawley 153 PM PDT Fri Apr 22 2022 ...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PDT THIS EVENING... ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 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 50 mph. * WHERE...Salton Sea, Imperial Valley and Western Imperial County. * WHEN...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. && $$ CAZ564-565-230200- /O.CON.KPSR.DU.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-220423T0200Z/ /O.CON.KPSR.WI.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-220423T0200Z/ Chuckwalla Mountains-Imperial County Southeast- Including the cities of Imperial Hot Mineral Springs and Winterhaven 153 PM PDT Fri Apr 22 2022 ...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PDT THIS EVENING... ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one quarter mile and one mile in blowing dust. For the Wind Advisory, west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE...Southeastern Imperial County and Chuckwalla Mountains. * WHEN...Until 7 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. Difficult driving conditions, especially for larger vehicles traveling along roads with crosswinds. Light, unsecured objects may become airborne. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Be ready for a sudden drop in visibility. If you encounter blowing dust or blowing sand on the roadway or see it approaching, pull off the road as far as possible and put your vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the way off and keep your foot off the brake pedal. Remember, pull aside, stay alive. A Wind Advisory means that sustained wind speeds of between 30 and 40 mph are expected, or wind gusts of between 40 and 58 mph. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. In addition, strong winds over desert areas could result in briefly lowered visibilities to well under a mile at times in blowing dust or blowing sand. Use extra caution. && $$ CAZ562-230200- /O.CON.KPSR.WI.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-220423T0200Z/ Imperial County Southwest- 153 PM PDT Fri Apr 22 2022 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...Southwest corner of Imperial County. * WHEN...Until 7 PM PDT this evening. * 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. && $$ AZZ534-537-538-540>556-559-561-230200- /O.CON.KPSR.WI.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-220423T0200Z/ Aguila Valley-Northwest Valley-Tonopah Desert-Buckeye/Avondale- Cave Creek/New River-Deer Valley-Central Phoenix- North Phoenix/Glendale-New River Mesa-Scottsdale/Paradise Valley- Rio Verde/Salt River-East Valley-Fountain Hills/East Mesa- South Mountain/Ahwatukee-Southeast Valley/Queen Creek-Superior- Northwest Pinal County-West Pinal County- Apache Junction/Gold Canyon-Tonto Basin- Sonoran Desert Natl Monument-Dripping Springs- Including the cities of Aguila, Gladden, Wickenburg, Circle City, Surprise, Wittmann, Beardsley, Sun City West, Arlington, Hassayampa, Tonopah, Wintersburg, Avondale, Cashion, Goodyear, Liberty, Scottsdale, Peoria, Phoenix, Paradise Valley, Tortilla Flat, Mesa, Chandler, Tempe, Gilbert, Fountain Hills, Sun Lakes, Queen Creek, Superior, Casa Grande, Florence, Coolidge, Apache Junction, Punkin Center, Kaka, Hayden, and Winkelman 153 PM MST Fri Apr 22 2022 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected with pockets of blowing dust. * WHERE...Portions of south central Arizona. * WHEN...Until 7 PM MST this evening. * IMPACTS...Difficult driving conditions, especially for larger vehicles traveling along roads with crosswinds. Light, unsecured objects may become airborne. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that sustained wind speeds of between 30 and 40 mph are expected, or wind gusts of between 40 and 58 mph. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. In addition, strong winds over desert areas could result in briefly lowered visibilities to well under a mile at times in blowing dust or blowing sand. Use extra caution. && $$ AZZ557-558-560-562-563-230300- /O.CON.KPSR.WI.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-220423T0300Z/ Mazatzal Mountains-Pinal/Superstition Mountains-San Carlos- Globe/Miami-Southeast Gila County- Including the cities of Sunflower, San Carlos, Globe, and Miami 153 PM MST Fri Apr 22 2022 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Globe/Miami, Southeast Gila County, San Carlos, Mazatzal Mountains and Pinal/Superstition Mountains. * WHEN...Until 8 PM MST this evening. * 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. && $$
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this wind advisory went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Phoenix, AZ wrote its last area forecast discussion before this wind advisory went out at Apr 20, 10:09 AM PDT, 2 hours 51 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Apr 20, 10:09 AM PDT, 2 hours 51 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Phoenix AZ 1009 AM MST Wed Apr 20 2022 .UPDATE...Updated Aviation Discussion. && .SYNOPSIS... Temperatures will be cooler today and there will be less wind. Another weather system brings windy conditions beginning Thursday evening in southeast California and expanding across the Arizona deserts Friday. Temperatures will also turn much cooler Friday with highs on the lower deserts in the mid 70s to near 80. The system will have very limited moisture and light rain chances will be limited to southeast California and northern Arizona. A warming trend begins over the weekend and by Tuesday desert highs will be in the mid to upper 90s. && .DISCUSSION... Yesterday's dry weather system will leave behind cooler temperatures and lighter winds - though there will still be afternoon breeziness. The next system to affect the region is centered off the Pacific Northwest coast. The system will move across the forecast area Thursday night and Friday. There is good model agreement that as the system moves through the western CONUS it will be a lot deeper over the Desert Southwest than the previous one. Thus, we will see a big drop in high temperatures from Thursday to Friday. In fact, the lower deserts will only reach the mid 70s to near 80 (about a 20 degree difference from Tuesday's highs). The passage of a weather system, especially at this time of year, means windy conditions as well. The ECMWF EFI depicts the strongest winds will be on Friday but values exceeding 0.7 over our forecast area are limited. NBM and EPS data indicate that speeds will be a little higher than they were on Tuesday but not a major wind event. For our forecast area, windy conditions develop Thursday evening over portions of southeast California (mainly Imperial County). In the lower levels above the surface, that is where the strongest winds will be. But, it occurs overnight. So the full potential may not be realized - though cool advection could offset that. Moisture with the end-of-week system will be quite limited with a lot of rain shadowing happening caused by the southwest California mountains. But, this time, the PoPs for our forecast area are limited to southeast California and northern La Paz County. Otherwise, PoPs remain north of our forecast area. In fact, the NBM 90th percentile 12hr QPF shows only a couple of small areas with anything at all. Over weekend, anticipate less wind but still some breeziness with a transition to northerly directions. Temperatures begin to warm as well. The warming trend continues through Tuesday as a ridge of high pressure tracks across the west. That means the lower deserts reaching the mid 90s to near 100 by Tuesday (20-40% chance of PHX reaching 100). && .AVIATION...Updated at 1705Z. South-Central Arizona including KPHX, KIWA, KSDL, and KDVT: Diurnal winds will predominate through Thursday. Seasonably breezy conditions are also anticipated with afternoon gusts likely reaching 20 kt this afternoon and again Thursday afternoon. Otherwise, skies will remain mostly clear. Southeast California/Southwest Arizona including KIPL and KBLH: Windy conditions are expected at KIPL with gusts peaking this evening around 30 kt. Winds will subside somewhat Thursday morning before strengthening again in the afternoon. Meanwhile at KBLH, breezy, southwesterly winds will continue through this evening before tapering off overnight. Peak gusts around 20 kt are anticipated. && .FIRE WEATHER... Friday through Tuesday: A cold front sweeps across the forecast area on Friday bringing windy conditions and much cooler temperatures (high temps on the lower deserts in the mid to upper 70s). Moisture with the system will be limited with modest precipitation chances being limited to southeast CA and northern La Paz County Thursday night into Friday. Because of the cooler temperatures, humidities will be higher (Max RH of 15-25%). Thus, at this time, it is anticipated that critical thresholds will not quite be met. But, elevated fire weather conditions will be present. Over the weekend, winds won't be as strong, but there will still be some breeziness with a change to northerly directions. MinRH values drop to 10-15% Saturday due to drier air and slightly warmer temperatures. MaxRH values drop substantially for Sunday morning with values of 20-40% (down about 20% from the previous morning). Single digit MinRH values arrive Sunday with additional warming. The warming trend continues through Tuesday with lower desert highs in the mid 90s to near 100. An uptick in breeziness begins Tuesday as well. && .PSR WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... AZ...None. CA...None. && Visit us on Facebook, Twitter, and at weather.gov/phoenix DISCUSSION...AJ AVIATION...Hirsch FIRE WEATHER...AJ
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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.