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Wind Advisory 2, NWS Phoenix, AZ

January 9, 2024Imperial County, Riverside County, San Bernardino County, California; La Paz County, Yuma County, Arizona

NWS Phoenix, AZ issued this wind advisory at Jan 9, 2024, 1:06 PM PST for Imperial County, Riverside County, San Bernardino County, California; La Paz County, Yuma County, Arizona. It took effect at Jan 10, 2024, 7:00 PM PST. It was in force for 18 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jan 9, 2024, 1:06 PM PST (21:06 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 10, 2024, 7:00 PM PST
Expired
Jan 11, 2024, 1:00 PM PST
In force
18 hr
Issued by
NWS Phoenix, AZ

Counties La Paz County, AZ, Yuma County, AZ, Imperial County, CA, Riverside County, CA, San Bernardino County, CA

The radar

The Yuma radar (KYUX), 132 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:07 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 12:00Z, 9.1 hours before the alert went out and 217 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 12:00Z on 2024-01-09Temperature 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°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, San Diego, CA at 12:00Z on 2024-01-09The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 65 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
3271 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
28 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
65 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
88 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

478 
WWUS75 KPSR 092106
NPWPSR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Phoenix AZ
206 PM MST Tue Jan 9 2024

AZZ551>553-555-556-560>562-101130-
/O.CON.KPSR.HZ.W.0003.240110T0800Z-240110T1600Z/
Southeast Valley/Queen Creek-Superior-Northwest Pinal County-
Apache Junction/Gold Canyon-Tonto Basin-San Carlos-
Dripping Springs-Globe/Miami-
Including the cities of Sun Lakes, Queen Creek, Superior, 
Casa Grande, Cactus Forest, Florence, Coolidge, Apache Junction, 
Punkin Center, San Carlos, Peridot, Hayden, Winkelman, Globe, 
and Miami
206 PM MST Tue Jan 9 2024

...HARD FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 9 AM MST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Temperatures in the mid to upper 20s.

* WHERE...Southeast Valley/Queen Creek, Superior, Northwest 
  Pinal County, Apache Junction/Gold Canyon, Tonto Basin, San 
  Carlos, Dripping Springs and Globe/Miami.

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 AM MST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other 
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor 
  plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$

AZZ530-531-533-534-536>544-546>550-554-559-CAZ567-569-101130-
/O.CON.KPSR.FZ.W.0004.240110T0800Z-240110T1600Z/
Parker Valley-Kofa-Central La Paz-Aguila Valley-Gila River Valley-
Northwest Valley-Tonopah Desert-Gila Bend-Buckeye/Avondale-
Cave Creek/New River-Deer Valley-Central Phoenix-
North Phoenix/Glendale-Scottsdale/Paradise Valley-
Rio Verde/Salt River-East Valley-Fountain Hills/East Mesa-
South Mountain/Ahwatukee-West Pinal County-
Sonoran Desert Natl Monument-Imperial Valley-Palo Verde Valley-
Including the cities of Parker, Ehrenberg, Palm Canyon, Brenda, 
Harcuvar, Quartzsite, Vicksburg, Vicksburg Junction, Salome, 
Aguila, Gladden, Wickenburg, Ligurta, 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, 
Kaka, El Centro, Calexico, Alamorio, Brawley, Martinez Lake, 
Blythe, Palo Verde, and Ripley
206 PM MST Tue Jan 9 2024 /106 PM PST Tue Jan 9 2024/

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM MST /MIDNIGHT PST/
TO 9 AM MST /8 AM PST/ WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Temperatures in the lower 30s.

* WHERE...Parker Valley, Central La Paz County, Aguila Valley, 
  Gila River Valley, Tonopah Desert, Cave Creek/New River, 
  Fountain Hills/East Mesa and West Pinal County.

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 AM MST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other 
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor 
  plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$

CAZ562-101130-
/O.NEW.KPSR.WI.Y.0002.240111T0300Z-240111T1800Z/
Imperial County Southwest-
Including the city of Mountain Spring
106 PM PST Tue Jan 9 2024

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM WEDNESDAY TO 10 AM PST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Southwest corner of Imperial County.

* WHEN...From 7 PM Wednesday to 10 AM PST Thursday.

* 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
752 
WWUS75 KPSR 100943
NPWPSR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Phoenix AZ
243 AM MST Wed Jan 10 2024

AZZ551>553-555-556-560>562-101600-
/O.CON.KPSR.HZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-240110T1600Z/
Southeast Valley/Queen Creek-Superior-Northwest Pinal County-
Apache Junction/Gold Canyon-Tonto Basin-San Carlos-
Dripping Springs-Globe/Miami-
Including the cities of Sun Lakes, Queen Creek, Superior, 
Casa Grande, Cactus Forest, Florence, Coolidge, Apache Junction, 
Punkin Center, San Carlos, Peridot, Hayden, Winkelman, Globe, 
and Miami
243 AM MST Wed Jan 10 2024

...HARD FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Temperatures in the mid to upper 20s.

* WHERE...Southeast Valley/Queen Creek, Superior, Northwest 
  Pinal County, Apache Junction/Gold Canyon, Tonto Basin, San 
  Carlos, Dripping Springs and Globe/Miami.

* WHEN...Through 9 AM MST this morning.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other 
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor 
  plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$

AZZ530-531-533-534-536>544-546>550-554-559-CAZ567-569-101600-
/O.CON.KPSR.FZ.W.0004.000000T0000Z-240110T1600Z/
Parker Valley-Kofa-Central La Paz-Aguila Valley-Gila River Valley-
Northwest Valley-Tonopah Desert-Gila Bend-Buckeye/Avondale-
Cave Creek/New River-Deer Valley-Central Phoenix-
North Phoenix/Glendale-Scottsdale/Paradise Valley-
Rio Verde/Salt River-East Valley-Fountain Hills/East Mesa-
South Mountain/Ahwatukee-West Pinal County-
Sonoran Desert Natl Monument-Imperial Valley-Palo Verde Valley-
Including the cities of Parker, Ehrenberg, Palm Canyon, Brenda, 
Harcuvar, Quartzsite, Vicksburg, Vicksburg Junction, Salome, 
Aguila, Gladden, Wickenburg, Ligurta, 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, 
Kaka, El Centro, Calexico, Alamorio, Brawley, Martinez Lake, 
Blythe, Palo Verde, and Ripley
243 AM MST Wed Jan 10 2024 /143 AM PST Wed Jan 10 2024/

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MST /8 AM PST/
THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Temperatures in the lower 30s.

* WHERE...Parker Valley, Central La Paz County, Aguila Valley, 
  Gila River Valley, Tonopah Desert, Cave Creek/New River, 
  Fountain Hills/East Mesa and West Pinal County.

* WHEN...Through 9 AM MST/ 8 AM PST this morning.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other 
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor 
  plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$

CAZ562-102145-
/O.CON.KPSR.WI.Y.0002.240111T0300Z-240111T1800Z/
Imperial County Southwest-
Including the city of Mountain Spring
143 AM PST Wed Jan 10 2024

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM PST THIS EVENING TO 
10 AM PST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Southwest corner of Imperial County.

* WHEN...From 7 PM PST this evening to 10 AM PST Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$
101 
WWUS75 KPSR 101559
NPWPSR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Phoenix AZ
859 AM MST Wed Jan 10 2024

AZZ551>553-555-556-560>562-101700-
/O.EXP.KPSR.HZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-240110T1600Z/
Southeast Valley/Queen Creek-Superior-Northwest Pinal County-
Apache Junction/Gold Canyon-Tonto Basin-San Carlos-
Dripping Springs-Globe/Miami-
Including the cities of Sun Lakes, Queen Creek, Superior, 
Casa Grande, Cactus Forest, Florence, Coolidge, Apache Junction, 
Punkin Center, San Carlos, Peridot, Hayden, Winkelman, Globe, 
and Miami
859 AM MST Wed Jan 10 2024

...HARD FREEZE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 9 AM MST THIS MORNING...


$$

AZZ530-531-533-534-536>544-546>550-554-559-CAZ567-569-101700-
/O.EXP.KPSR.FZ.W.0004.000000T0000Z-240110T1600Z/
Parker Valley-Kofa-Central La Paz-Aguila Valley-Gila River Valley-
Northwest Valley-Tonopah Desert-Gila Bend-Buckeye/Avondale-
Cave Creek/New River-Deer Valley-Central Phoenix-
North Phoenix/Glendale-Scottsdale/Paradise Valley-
Rio Verde/Salt River-East Valley-Fountain Hills/East Mesa-
South Mountain/Ahwatukee-West Pinal County-
Sonoran Desert Natl Monument-Imperial Valley-Palo Verde Valley-
Including the cities of Parker, Ehrenberg, Palm Canyon, Brenda, 
Harcuvar, Quartzsite, Vicksburg, Vicksburg Junction, Salome, 
Aguila, Gladden, Wickenburg, Ligurta, 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, 
Kaka, El Centro, Calexico, Alamorio, Brawley, Martinez Lake, 
Blythe, Palo Verde, and Ripley
859 AM MST Wed Jan 10 2024 /759 AM PST Wed Jan 10 2024/

...FREEZE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 9 AM MST /8 AM PST/ THIS
MORNING...


$$

CAZ562-110400-
/O.CON.KPSR.WI.Y.0002.240111T0300Z-240111T1800Z/
Imperial County Southwest-
Including the city of Mountain Spring
759 AM PST Wed Jan 10 2024

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO
10 AM PST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Southwest corner of Imperial County.

* WHEN...From 7 PM PST this evening to 10 AM PST Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$
239 
WWUS75 KPSR 102104
NPWPSR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Phoenix AZ
204 PM MST Wed Jan 10 2024

CAZ560-111200-
/O.EXB.KPSR.WI.Y.0002.240111T1500Z-240111T2100Z/
Joshua Tree NP West-
Including the cities of Cottonwood Visitor and Lost Horse-Keys
Village
104 PM PST Wed Jan 10 2024

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 1 PM PST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Western portion of Joshua Tree National Park.

* WHEN...From 7 AM to 1 PM PST Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

CAZ562-111200-
/O.CON.KPSR.WI.Y.0002.240111T0300Z-240111T1800Z/
Imperial County Southwest-
Including the city of Mountain Spring
104 PM PST Wed Jan 10 2024

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO
10 AM PST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Southwest corner of Imperial County.

* WHEN...From 7 PM PST this evening to 10 AM PST Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$
911 
WWUS75 KPSR 110840
NPWPSR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Phoenix AZ
140 AM MST Thu Jan 11 2024

AZZ530-533-112045-
/O.NEW.KPSR.HZ.W.0004.240112T0800Z-240112T1600Z/
/O.EXB.KPSR.WI.Y.0002.240111T1600Z-240111T2100Z/
Parker Valley-Central La Paz-
Including the cities of Parker, Ehrenberg, Brenda, Harcuvar, 
Quartzsite, Vicksburg, Vicksburg Junction, and Salome
140 AM MST Thu Jan 11 2024

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 2 PM MST
THIS AFTERNOON...
...HARD FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 9 AM MST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with
  gusts up to 45 mph expected. For the Hard Freeze Warning,
  temperatures as low as the mid to upper 20s expected.

* WHERE...Parker Valley and Central La Paz County.

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 9 AM this morning to 2 PM 
  MST this afternoon. For the Hard Freeze Warning, from 1 AM to 
  9 AM MST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Difficult driving conditions, especially for larger 
  vehicles traveling along roads with crosswinds. Light, 
  unsecured objects may become airborne. Frost and freeze 
  conditions will kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and 
  possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

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.

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$

AZZ534-552-553-556-560-562-112045-
/O.NEW.KPSR.HZ.W.0004.240112T0800Z-240112T1600Z/
Aguila Valley-Superior-Northwest Pinal County-Tonto Basin-
San Carlos-Globe/Miami-
Including the cities of Aguila, Gladden, Wickenburg, Superior, 
Casa Grande, Cactus Forest, Florence, Coolidge, Punkin Center, 
San Carlos, Peridot, Globe, and Miami
140 AM MST Thu Jan 11 2024

...HARD FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 9 AM MST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Temperatures in the mid 20s expected.

* WHERE...Aguila Valley, Superior, Northwest Pinal County, Tonto 
  Basin, San Carlos and Globe/Miami.

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 AM MST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other 
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor 
  plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$

AZZ537-540-542>544-546-548-550-551-112045-
/O.NEW.KPSR.FZ.W.0005.240112T0800Z-240112T1600Z/
Northwest Valley-Buckeye/Avondale-Deer Valley-Central Phoenix-
North Phoenix/Glendale-Scottsdale/Paradise Valley-East Valley-
South Mountain/Ahwatukee-Southeast Valley/Queen Creek-
Including the cities of Circle City, Surprise, Wittmann, 
Beardsley, Sun City West, Avondale, Cashion, Goodyear, Liberty, 
Peoria, Phoenix, Paradise Valley, Mesa, Chandler, Tempe, Gilbert,
Sun Lakes, and Queen Creek
140 AM MST Thu Jan 11 2024

...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 9 AM MST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Temperatures around 30 expected.

* WHERE...The Northwest Valley of the Phoenix Metro Area, 
  Buckeye/Avondale, Deer Valley, Central Phoenix, North 
  Phoenix/Glendale, Scottsdale/Paradise Valley, The East Valley 
  of the Phoenix Metro Area, South Mountain/Ahwatukee and 
  Southeast Valley/Queen Creek.

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 AM MST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other 
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor 
  plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$

AZZ531-112045-
/O.EXB.KPSR.WI.Y.0002.240111T1600Z-240111T2100Z/
Kofa-
Including the city of Palm Canyon
140 AM MST Thu Jan 11 2024

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 2 PM MST
THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Kofa.

* WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 2 PM MST 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.

&&

$$

CAZ561-564-568>570-112045-
/O.EXA.KPSR.WI.Y.0002.240111T1500Z-240111T2100Z/
Joshua Tree NP East-Chuckwalla Mountains-Chiriaco Summit-
Palo Verde Valley-Chuckwalla Valley-
Including the cities of Imperial Hot Mineral Springs, 
Chiriaco Summit, Martinez Lake, Blythe, Palo Verde, Ripley, 
and Midland
1240 AM PST Thu Jan 11 2024

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 1 PM PST TODAY...

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

* WHERE...Eastern portion of Joshua Tree National Park, 
  Chuckwalla Mountains, Chiriaco Summit, Palo Verde Valley and 
  Chuckwalla Valley.

* WHEN...From 7 AM to 1 PM PST today.

* 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.

&&

$$

CAZ562-111800-
/O.CON.KPSR.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-240111T1800Z/
Imperial County Southwest-
Including the city of Mountain Spring
1240 AM PST Thu Jan 11 2024

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Southwest corner of Imperial County.

* WHEN...Through 10 AM PST this morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

CAZ560-112045-
/O.CON.KPSR.WI.Y.0002.240111T1500Z-240111T2100Z/
Joshua Tree NP West-
Including the cities of Cottonwood Visitor and Lost Horse-Keys
Village
1240 AM PST Thu Jan 11 2024

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 1 PM PST
TODAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Western portion of Joshua Tree National Park.

* WHEN...From 7 AM to 1 PM PST today.

* 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.

&&

$$
713 
WWUS75 KPSR 111757
NPWPSR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Phoenix AZ
1057 AM MST Thu Jan 11 2024

CAZ560-561-111900-
/O.CAN.KPSR.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-240111T2100Z/
Joshua Tree NP West-Joshua Tree NP East-
Including the cities of Cottonwood Visitor and Lost Horse-Keys
Village
957 AM PST Thu Jan 11 2024

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...


$$

CAZ562-111900-
/O.EXP.KPSR.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-240111T1800Z/
Imperial County Southwest-
Including the city of Mountain Spring
957 AM PST Thu Jan 11 2024

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 10 AM PST THIS MORNING...


$$

AZZ530-533-120600-
/O.CON.KPSR.HZ.W.0004.240112T0800Z-240112T1600Z/
/O.CON.KPSR.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-240111T2100Z/
Parker Valley-Central La Paz-
Including the cities of Parker, Ehrenberg, Brenda, Harcuvar, 
Quartzsite, Vicksburg, Vicksburg Junction, and Salome
1057 AM MST Thu Jan 11 2024

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...HARD FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 9 AM MST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with
  gusts up to 45 mph. For the Hard Freeze Warning, temperatures as
  low as the mid to upper 20s.

* WHERE...Parker Valley and Central La Paz County.

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 9 AM this morning to 2 PM 
  MST this afternoon. For the Hard Freeze Warning, from 1 AM to 
  9 AM MST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Difficult driving conditions, especially for larger 
  vehicles traveling along roads with crosswinds. Light, 
  unsecured objects may become airborne. Frost and freeze 
  conditions will kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and 
  possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

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.

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$

AZZ534-552-553-556-560-562-120600-
/O.CON.KPSR.HZ.W.0004.240112T0800Z-240112T1600Z/
Aguila Valley-Superior-Northwest Pinal County-Tonto Basin-
San Carlos-Globe/Miami-
Including the cities of Aguila, Gladden, Wickenburg, Superior, 
Casa Grande, Cactus Forest, Florence, Coolidge, Punkin Center, 
San Carlos, Peridot, Globe, and Miami
1057 AM MST Thu Jan 11 2024

...HARD FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 9 AM MST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Temperatures in the mid 20s.

* WHERE...Aguila Valley, Superior, Northwest Pinal County, Tonto 
  Basin, San Carlos and Globe/Miami.

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 AM MST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other 
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor 
  plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$

AZZ537-540-542>544-546-548-550-551-120600-
/O.CON.KPSR.FZ.W.0005.240112T0800Z-240112T1600Z/
Northwest Valley-Buckeye/Avondale-Deer Valley-Central Phoenix-
North Phoenix/Glendale-Scottsdale/Paradise Valley-East Valley-
South Mountain/Ahwatukee-Southeast Valley/Queen Creek-
Including the cities of Circle City, Surprise, Wittmann, 
Beardsley, Sun City West, Avondale, Cashion, Goodyear, Liberty, 
Peoria, Phoenix, Paradise Valley, Mesa, Chandler, Tempe, Gilbert,
Sun Lakes, and Queen Creek
1057 AM MST Thu Jan 11 2024

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 9 AM MST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Temperatures in the upper 20 to lower 30s.

* WHERE...Phoenix metropolitan area.

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 AM MST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other 
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor 
  plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$

CAZ564-568>570-112100-
/O.CON.KPSR.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-240111T2100Z/
Chuckwalla Mountains-Chiriaco Summit-Palo Verde Valley-
Chuckwalla Valley-
Including the cities of Imperial Hot Mineral Springs, 
Chiriaco Summit, Martinez Lake, Blythe, Palo Verde, Ripley, 
and Midland
957 AM PST Thu Jan 11 2024

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...Eastern portion of Joshua Tree National Park, 
  Chuckwalla Mountains, Chiriaco Summit, Palo Verde Valley and 
  Chuckwalla Valley.

* WHEN...From 7 AM to 1 PM PST today.

* 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.

&&

$$

AZZ531-112100-
/O.CON.KPSR.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-240111T2100Z/
Kofa-
Including the city of Palm Canyon
1057 AM MST Thu Jan 11 2024

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Kofa.

* WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 2 PM MST 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.

&&

$$
314 
WWUS75 KPSR 112057
NPWPSR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Phoenix AZ
157 PM MST Thu Jan 11 2024

AZZ530-533-121145-
/O.EXP.KPSR.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-240111T2100Z/
/O.CON.KPSR.HZ.W.0004.240112T0800Z-240112T1600Z/
Parker Valley-Central La Paz-
Including the cities of Parker, Ehrenberg, Brenda, Harcuvar, 
Quartzsite, Vicksburg, Vicksburg Junction, and Salome
157 PM MST Thu Jan 11 2024

...HARD FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 9 AM MST
FRIDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 2 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Temperatures in the mid to upper 20s.

* WHERE...Parker Valley and Central La Paz County.

* WHEN...from 1 AM to 9 AM MST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other 
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor 
  plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$

CAZ564-568>570-112200-
/O.EXP.KPSR.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-240111T2100Z/
Chuckwalla Mountains-Chiriaco Summit-Palo Verde Valley-
Chuckwalla Valley-
Including the cities of Imperial Hot Mineral Springs, 
Chiriaco Summit, Martinez Lake, Blythe, Palo Verde, Ripley, 
and Midland
1257 PM PST Thu Jan 11 2024

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 1 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...


$$

AZZ531-112200-
/O.EXP.KPSR.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-240111T2100Z/
Kofa-
Including the city of Palm Canyon
157 PM MST Thu Jan 11 2024

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 2 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON...

$$

AZZ534-552-553-556-560-562-121145-
/O.CON.KPSR.HZ.W.0004.240112T0800Z-240112T1600Z/
Aguila Valley-Superior-Northwest Pinal County-Tonto Basin-
San Carlos-Globe/Miami-
Including the cities of Aguila, Gladden, Wickenburg, Superior, 
Casa Grande, Cactus Forest, Florence, Coolidge, Punkin Center, 
San Carlos, Peridot, Globe, and Miami
157 PM MST Thu Jan 11 2024

...HARD FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 9 AM MST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Temperatures in the mid 20s.

* WHERE...Aguila Valley, Superior, Northwest Pinal County, Tonto 
  Basin, San Carlos and Globe/Miami.

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 AM MST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other 
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor 
  plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$

AZZ537-540-542>544-546-548-550-551-121145-
/O.CON.KPSR.FZ.W.0005.240112T0800Z-240112T1600Z/
Northwest Valley-Buckeye/Avondale-Deer Valley-Central Phoenix-
North Phoenix/Glendale-Scottsdale/Paradise Valley-East Valley-
South Mountain/Ahwatukee-Southeast Valley/Queen Creek-
Including the cities of Circle City, Surprise, Wittmann, 
Beardsley, Sun City West, Avondale, Cashion, Goodyear, Liberty, 
Peoria, Phoenix, Paradise Valley, Mesa, Chandler, Tempe, Gilbert,
Sun Lakes, and Queen Creek
157 PM MST Thu Jan 11 2024

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 9 AM MST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Temperatures in the upper 20 to lower 30s.

* WHERE...Phoenix metropolitan area.

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 AM MST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other 
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor 
  plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$

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 Jan 9, 9:33 AM PST, 3 hours 33 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jan 9, 9:33 AM PST, 3 hours 33 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Phoenix AZ
1033 AM MST Tue Jan 9 2024

.UPDATE...Updated 18Z Aviation Discussion.

&&

.SYNOPSIS...
Well-below normal high temperatures with freezing and subfreezing
low temperatures will persist across the Desert Southwest through
the remainder of this week. Another quick moving storm system will
dive south across the Great Basin late Wednesday into Thursday,
bringing windy conditions to western portions of the region and
rain/snow chances to southcentral AZ. Cold air will follow in the
wake of this system on Friday morning, resulting in more widespread
freezing temperatures.

&&

.DISCUSSION...
Latest mid-lvl wv analysis reveals high amplitude ridging over
the eastern Pacific with longwave troughing extending across much
of the Lower 48. Northwesterly flow aloft prevails over the Desert
Southwest and this pattern is expected to remain in place for the
next several days, keeping temperatures well below seasonal norms.

This morning will begin with clear skies and light winds resulting
in low temperatures falling into the upper 20s to lower 30s
across much of the forecast area. A Freeze/Hard Freeze Warning
remains in effect until 9 AM MST this morning for the Imperial
Valley, southwest AZ, and southcentral AZ. Skies will remain clear
through this afternoon, however anomalously low hghts aloft will
not offer much potential for warming today with highs again
topping out well below normal in the mid 50s across the lower
deserts. Another night of mostly clear skies, light winds, and a
dry boundary layer will result in freezing to sub-freezing
temperatures across much of the region. Therefore, we have opted
to re-issue Freeze Warning/Hard Freeze warnings from late tonight
into Wednesday morning. On Wednesday, upper level winds will
transition from northwesterly to quasi-zonal ahead of a deepening
trough over the Pacific NW. Increasing westerly flow aloft over
the Desert Southwest as well as more pronounced southwesterly sfc
winds, should allow temperatures to rise by a few degrees into the
upper 50s to lower 60s across the area Wednesday afternoon.

Deterministic models and ensemble blends are now in better
agreement regarding the track of the afomentioned shortwave
trough on Thursday. This system will continue to dig southward
across the Great Basin region on Thursday morning accompanied by a
robust 80-100 kt 500 mb jet which will overspread the western
half of the forecast area between 12Z-18Z. At the sfc, a Pacific
cold front will sweep across the region, resulting in the arrival
of much cooler air. A strengthening thermal gradient and rapid
pressure rises in the wake of the cold front will result in strong
northerly winds across the western half of the region with gusts
as high as 40-45 mph possible across much of southwestern AZ and
southeast CA on Thursday afternoon.

In addition to the strong winds, ample lift and adequate moisture
associated with the positively tilted trough will bring increasing
rain chances to the deserts of south-central AZ and potential
accumulating snowfall to the higher terrain areas above 4000 ft.
This system will be fast moving similar to the one on Saturday, so
any precipitation will be short-lived and accumulations should
remain light. Latest NBM QPF values are general less than 0.10"
over the central deserts around Phoenix and up to 0.40” of liquid
equivalent over the highest terrain in Gila County. Snowfall
amounts are currently forecast to range from 2-5" above 4000 ft in
the mountains of E Maricopa and S Gila Counties including the
Mazatzals and Pinal/Superstitions. Stay tuned for updates on
precipitation chances and QPF amounts as these are subject to
change.

After the storm system exits the region late Thursday, very cold air
will filter into the Desert Southwest on Friday. There looks to be
another widespread freeze/hard freeze event Friday morning and
additional freeze products will likely be needed. Below normal
temperatures will continue through this weekend, although there is
expected to be a slow warming trend as high temperatures rebound
back to the low to mid 60s by Sunday and into early next week.

&&

.AVIATION...Updated at 1735Z.

South-Central Arizona including KPHX, KIWA, KSDL, and KDVT:
No aviation weather concerns are expected through the TAF period
under passing high cirrus. Winds will follow their typical diurnal
tendencies, with sustained speeds generally aob 6 kts. Periods of
very light and variable winds are possible, particularly preceding
direction switches. High clouds will remain aoa 20 kft, becoming
SCT at times this evening before clearing the region very early
tomorrow morning.

Southeast California/Southwest Arizona including KIPL and KBLH:
No aviation weather concerns are expected through the TAF period.
Light and variable winds with speeds aob 5 kts will be common
through the period. FEW-SCT high clouds will pass over the area
this afternoon and evening, remaining aoa 20 kft.

&&

.FIRE WEATHER...
Well below normal temperatures will persist through this weekend
with near freezing to sub freezing temperatures possible each
morning across the lower desert elevations and sheltered valleys.
Minimum humidity will range from 15-20% across southeast CA and
around 25-40% across most of southcentral AZ over the next several
days. Another quick moving weather system will arrive on Thursday,
bringing gusty winds to the western deserts, especially in southeast
California and southwest Arizona where gusts could reach 40-45
mph. Precipitation chances will increase Thursday morning with
light rain possible over the lower deserts and potential accumulating
snowfall in the higher terrain, mainly above 4000 ft.

&&

.PSR WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
AZ...Freeze Warning from 1 AM to 9 AM MST Wednesday for AZZ530-531-
     533-534-536>544-546>550-554-559.

     Hard Freeze Warning from 1 AM to 9 AM MST Wednesday for
     AZZ551>553-555-556-560>562.

CA...Freeze Warning from midnight tonight to 8 AM PST Wednesday for
     CAZ567-569.

&&

DISCUSSION...Salerno
AVIATION...Whittock
FIRE WEATHER...Salerno

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 9, 12:08 AM PSTFreeze WarningPSRImperial, Riverside32 hr
Jan 9, 12:08 AM PSTHard Freeze WarningPSRGila, Maricopa, Pinal32 hr
Jan 9, 1:14 PM PSTWinter Weather AdvisoryPSRGila, Maricopa, Pinal51 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.