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Wind Advisory 21, NWS Flagstaff, AZ

October 1, 2023Apache County, Navajo County, Arizona

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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Flgstf/Belemont, AZ at 12:00Z on 2023-10-01Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 31 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Flgstf/Belemont, AZ at 12:00Z on 2023-10-01The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 210 square meters per square second.1939587897117Sfc1 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
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

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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.