Alert archive / Arizona / Wind Advisories in 2023
Wind Advisory 21, NWS Flagstaff, AZ
NWS Flagstaff, AZ issued this wind advisory at Oct 1, 2023, 12:45 PM MST for Apache County, Navajo County, Arizona. It took effect at Oct 1, 2023, 8:00 PM MST. It was in force for 24 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Oct 1, 2023, 12:45 PM MST (19:45 UTC)
- In effect from
- Oct 1, 2023, 8:00 PM MST
- Expired
- Oct 2, 2023, 8:00 PM MST
- In force
- 24 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Flagstaff, AZ
Counties Apache County, AZ, Navajo County, AZ
The radar
The Flagstaff radar (KFSX), 149 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:43 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
Flgstf/Belemont, AZ (KFGZ), launched 12:00Z, 7.8 hours before the alert went out and 173 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
- 31 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -12 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 972 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 84 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 210 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 408 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.1
The text
As transmitted.
573 WWUS75 KFGZ 011945 NPWFGZ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Flagstaff AZ 1245 PM MST Sun Oct 1 2023 AZZ017-020400- /O.NEW.KFGZ.WI.Y.0021.231002T0300Z-231003T0300Z/ /O.CON.KFGZ.HW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-231002T0300Z/ White Mountains- Including the cities of Show Low, Greer, and Pinetop 1245 PM MST Sun Oct 1 2023 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS EVENING... ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 PM MST MONDAY... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, south winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. For the Wind Advisory, south winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...The White Mountains. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 8 PM MST this evening. For the Wind Advisory, from 8 PM this evening to 8 PM MST Monday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. && $$ AZZ009>014-018-040-020300- /O.CON.KFGZ.WI.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-231002T0300Z/ Northeast Plateaus and Mesas Hwy 264 Northward-Chinle Valley- Chuska Mountains and Defiance Plateau- Little Colorado River Valley in Coconino County- Little Colorado River Valley in Navajo County- Little Colorado River Valley in Apache County- Northern Gila County- Northeast Plateaus and Mesas South of Hwy 264- Including the cities of Keams Canyon, Kaibito, Canyon De Chelly, Chinle, Kayenta, Window Rock, Ganado, Wupatki N.M., Tuba City, Winslow, Holbrook, Snowflake, St. Johns, Springerville, Payson, Strawberry, Young, Dilkon, and Kykotsmovi 1245 PM MST Sun Oct 1 2023 /145 PM MDT Sun Oct 1 2023/ ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST /9 PM MDT/ THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Northeast Plateaus and Mesas and the Little Colorado River Valley. * WHEN...From 10 AM MST /11 AM MDT/ to 8 PM MST /9 PM MDT/ Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. In addition, winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Patchy blowing dust will lead to reduced visibilities, resulting in hazardous driving conditions at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ AZZ015-016-039-020300- /O.CON.KFGZ.WI.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-231002T0300Z/ Western Mogollon Rim-Eastern Mogollon Rim-Black Mesa Area- Including the cities of Flagstaff, Williams, Munds Park, Heber, Happy Jack, Forest Lakes, and Navajo N.M. 1245 PM MST Sun Oct 1 2023 /145 PM MDT Sun Oct 1 2023/ ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST /9 PM MDT/ THIS EVENING... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. Localized stronger winds are expected primarily for areas downslope of the high terrain. * WHERE...Areas along the Mogollon Rim and the Black Mesa. * WHEN...Until 8 PM MST /9 PM MDT/ Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could snap resulting in a few power outages. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/flagstaff
4 follow-up statements
888 WWUS75 KFGZ 020238 NPWFGZ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Flagstaff AZ 738 PM MST Sun Oct 1 2023 AZZ017-030300- /O.EXP.KFGZ.HW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-231002T0300Z/ /O.CON.KFGZ.WI.Y.0021.231002T0300Z-231003T0300Z/ White Mountains- Including the cities of Show Low, Greer, and Pinetop 738 PM MST Sun Oct 1 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST MONDAY... ...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM MST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...The White Mountains. * WHEN...Until 8 PM MST Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. In addition, winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ AZZ009>014-018-040-020345- /O.EXP.KFGZ.WI.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-231002T0300Z/ Northeast Plateaus and Mesas Hwy 264 Northward-Chinle Valley- Chuska Mountains and Defiance Plateau- Little Colorado River Valley in Coconino County- Little Colorado River Valley in Navajo County- Little Colorado River Valley in Apache County- Northern Gila County- Northeast Plateaus and Mesas South of Hwy 264- Including the cities of Keams Canyon, Kaibito, Canyon De Chelly, Chinle, Kayenta, Window Rock, Ganado, Wupatki N.M., Tuba City, Winslow, Holbrook, Snowflake, St. Johns, Springerville, Payson, Strawberry, Young, Dilkon, and Kykotsmovi 738 PM MST Sun Oct 1 2023 /838 PM MDT Sun Oct 1 2023/ ...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM MST /9 PM MDT/ THIS EVENING... Winds have decreased below advisory criteria, allowing this Wind Advisory to expire. However, brief breezy winds will be possible through the night. $$ AZZ015-016-039-020345- /O.EXP.KFGZ.WI.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-231002T0300Z/ Western Mogollon Rim-Eastern Mogollon Rim-Black Mesa Area- Including the cities of Flagstaff, Williams, Munds Park, Heber, Happy Jack, Forest Lakes, and Navajo N.M. 738 PM MST Sun Oct 1 2023 /838 PM MDT Sun Oct 1 2023/ ...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM MST /9 PM MDT/ THIS EVENING... Winds have decreased below advisory criteria, allowing this Wind Advisory to expire. However, brief breezy winds will be possible through the night. $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/flagstaff
870 WWUS75 KFGZ 020826 NPWFGZ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Flagstaff AZ 126 AM MST Mon Oct 2 2023 AZZ017-030300- /O.CON.KFGZ.WI.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-231003T0300Z/ White Mountains- Including the cities of Show Low, Greer, and Pinetop 126 AM MST Mon Oct 2 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...The White Mountains. * WHEN...Until 8 PM MST Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. In addition, winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/flagstaff
983 WWUS75 KFGZ 020924 NPWFGZ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Flagstaff AZ 224 AM MST Mon Oct 2 2023 AZZ014-030300- /O.EXB.KFGZ.WI.Y.0021.231002T1800Z-231003T0300Z/ Little Colorado River Valley in Apache County- Including the cities of St. Johns and Springerville 224 AM MST Mon Oct 2 2023 /324 AM MDT Mon Oct 2 2023/ ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM MST /NOON MDT/ THIS MORNING TO 8 PM MST /9 PM MDT/ THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...The general area that includes St. Johns, Springerville, Concho and Vernon. * WHEN...From 11 AM MST /noon MDT/ this morning to 8 PM MST /9 PM MDT/ this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. In addition, winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ AZZ017-030300- /O.CON.KFGZ.WI.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-231003T0300Z/ White Mountains- Including the cities of Show Low, Greer, and Pinetop 224 AM MST Mon Oct 2 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...The White Mountains. * WHEN...Until 8 PM MST Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. In addition, winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/flagstaff
761 WWUS75 KFGZ 030308 NPWFGZ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Flagstaff AZ 808 PM MST Mon Oct 2 2023 AZZ014-017-030415- /O.EXP.KFGZ.WI.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-231003T0300Z/ Little Colorado River Valley in Apache County-White Mountains- Including the cities of St. Johns, Springerville, Show Low, Greer, and Pinetop 808 PM MST Mon Oct 2 2023 /908 PM MDT Mon Oct 2 2023/ ...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... Winds have dropped below advisory levels. Therefore, the wind advisory has been allowed to expire. $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/flagstaff
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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.