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Wind Advisory 2, NWS Tucson, AZ
NWS Tucson, AZ issued this wind advisory at Jan 10, 2024, 2:30 AM MST for 6 counties in Arizona. It took effect at Jan 11, 2024, 10:00 AM MST. It was in force for 9 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Jan 10, 2024, 2:30 AM MST (09:30 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jan 11, 2024, 10:00 AM MST
- Expired
- Jan 11, 2024, 7:00 PM MST
- In force
- 9 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Tucson, AZ
Counties Cochise County, AZ, Graham County, AZ, Greenlee County, AZ, Pima County, AZ, Pinal County, AZ, Santa Cruz County, AZ
The radar
The Tucson radar (KEMX), 61 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 09:33 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
The nearest sounding before it
Tuscon, AZ (KTUS), launched 00:00Z, 9.5 hours before the alert went out and 49 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 2597 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 42 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 3 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- -31 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
178 WWUS75 KTWC 100930 NPWTWC URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Tucson AZ 230 AM MST Wed Jan 10 2024 AZZ503-504-506>514-110000- /O.NEW.KTWC.WI.Y.0002.240111T1800Z-240112T0200Z/ Upper Santa Cruz River Valley/Altar Valley-Tucson Metro Area- Southeast Pinal County-Upper San Pedro River Valley- Eastern Cochise County below 5000 feet-Upper Gila River Valley- White Mountains of Graham and Greenlee Counties- Galiuro and Pinaleno Mountains-Chiricahua Mountains- Dragoon and Mule and Huachuca and Santa Rita Mountains- Catalina and Rincon Mountains- Including the cities of Nogales, Tucson, Green Valley, Marana, Vail, Mammoth, Oracle, Sierra Vista, Benson, Willcox, Clifton, Safford, Hannagan Meadow, Mount Graham, Chiricahua NM, Bisbee, Canelo Hills, Madera Canyon, Mount Lemmon, and Summerhaven 230 AM MST Wed Jan 10 2024 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 7 PM MST THURSDAY... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...For most of southeast Arizona. * WHEN...From 11 AM to 7 PM MST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ Visit us on Facebook...Twitter...YouTube...and at weather.gov/Tucson
6 follow-up statements
869 WWUS75 KTWC 101913 NPWTWC URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Tucson AZ 1213 PM MST Wed Jan 10 2024 AZZ504-506-111100- /O.NEW.KTWC.HZ.A.0003.240112T0700Z-240112T1700Z/ /O.CON.KTWC.WI.Y.0002.240111T1800Z-240112T0200Z/ Tucson Metro Area-Southeast Pinal County- Including the cities of Tucson, Green Valley, Marana, Vail, Mammoth, and Oracle 1213 PM MST Wed Jan 10 2024 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 7 PM MST THURSDAY... ...HARD FREEZE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. For the Hard Freeze Watch, sub- freezing temperatures as low as 26 possible. * WHERE...Tucson Metro Area and Southeast Pinal County. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 11 AM to 7 PM MST Thursday. For the Hard Freeze Watch, from late Thursday night through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Frost and freeze conditions could kill sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above- ground pipes to protect them from freezing. && $$ AZZ503-507>514-111100- /O.CON.KTWC.WI.Y.0002.240111T1800Z-240112T0200Z/ Upper Santa Cruz River Valley/Altar Valley- Upper San Pedro River Valley- Eastern Cochise County below 5000 feet-Upper Gila River Valley- White Mountains of Graham and Greenlee Counties- Galiuro and Pinaleno Mountains-Chiricahua Mountains- Dragoon and Mule and Huachuca and Santa Rita Mountains- Catalina and Rincon Mountains- Including the cities of Nogales, Sierra Vista, Benson, Willcox, Clifton, Safford, Hannagan Meadow, Mount Graham, Chiricahua NM, Bisbee, Canelo Hills, Madera Canyon, Mount Lemmon, and Summerhaven 1213 PM MST Wed Jan 10 2024 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 7 PM MST THURSDAY... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. A few wind prone locations could see sustained winds near 40 mph with gusts above 55 mph. * WHERE...For much of southeast Arizona. * WHEN...From 11 AM to 7 PM MST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ AZZ502-505-111100- /O.NEW.KTWC.HZ.A.0003.240112T0700Z-240112T1700Z/ Tohono O'odham Nation-South Central Pinal County- Including the cities of Sells and Picacho Peak State Park 1213 PM MST Wed Jan 10 2024 ...HARD FREEZE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 26 possible. * WHERE...Tohono O'odham Nation and South Central Pinal County. * WHEN...From late Thursday night through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above- ground pipes to protect them from freezing. && $$ Visit us on Facebook...Twitter...YouTube...and at weather.gov/Tucson
422 WWUS75 KTWC 111020 NPWTWC URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Tucson AZ 320 AM MST Thu Jan 11 2024 AZZ504-506-120000- /O.UPG.KTWC.HZ.A.0003.240112T0700Z-240112T1700Z/ /O.NEW.KTWC.HZ.W.0003.240112T0700Z-240112T1700Z/ /O.CON.KTWC.WI.Y.0002.240111T1800Z-240112T0200Z/ Tucson Metro Area-Southeast Pinal County- Including the cities of Tucson, Green Valley, Marana, Vail, Mammoth, and Oracle 320 AM MST Thu Jan 11 2024 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM MST THIS EVENING... ...HARD FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 10 AM MST FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. For the Hard Freeze Warning, sub- freezing temperatures as low as 24 expected. * WHERE...Tucson Metro Area and Southeast Pinal County. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 11 AM this morning to 7 PM MST this evening. For the Hard Freeze Warning, from midnight tonight to 10 AM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. 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. && $$ AZZ502-505-120000- /O.UPG.KTWC.HZ.A.0003.240112T0700Z-240112T1700Z/ /O.NEW.KTWC.HZ.W.0003.240112T0700Z-240112T1700Z/ Tohono O'odham Nation-South Central Pinal County- Including the cities of Sells and Picacho Peak State Park 320 AM MST Thu Jan 11 2024 ...HARD FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 10 AM MST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 25 expected. * WHERE...Tohono O'odham Nation and South Central Pinal County. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 10 AM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above- ground pipes to protect them from freezing. && $$ AZZ503-507>514-120000- /O.CON.KTWC.WI.Y.0002.240111T1800Z-240112T0200Z/ Upper Santa Cruz River Valley/Altar Valley- Upper San Pedro River Valley- Eastern Cochise County below 5000 feet-Upper Gila River Valley- White Mountains of Graham and Greenlee Counties- Galiuro and Pinaleno Mountains-Chiricahua Mountains- Dragoon and Mule and Huachuca and Santa Rita Mountains- Catalina and Rincon Mountains- Including the cities of Nogales, Sierra Vista, Benson, Willcox, Clifton, Safford, Hannagan Meadow, Mount Graham, Chiricahua NM, Bisbee, Canelo Hills, Madera Canyon, Mount Lemmon, and Summerhaven 320 AM MST Thu Jan 11 2024 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM MST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. A few wind prone locations could see sustained winds near 40 mph with gusts above 55 mph. * WHERE...For much of southeast Arizona. * WHEN...From 11 AM to 7 PM MST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ Visit us on Facebook...Twitter...YouTube...and at weather.gov/Tucson
251 WWUS75 KTWC 111510 NPWTWC URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Tucson AZ 810 AM MST Thu Jan 11 2024 AZZ507-508-513-112315- /O.NEW.KTWC.HW.W.0001.240111T1700Z-240112T0000Z/ /O.EXT.KTWC.WI.Y.0002.240111T1700Z-240112T0200Z/ Upper San Pedro River Valley- Eastern Cochise County below 5000 feet- Dragoon and Mule and Huachuca and Santa Rita Mountains- Including the cities of Sierra Vista, Benson, Willcox, Bisbee, Canelo Hills, and Madera Canyon 810 AM MST Thu Jan 11 2024 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM MST THIS MORNING UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON... ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. For the Wind Advisory, west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Most of Cochise County, including Upper San Pedro River Valley, Eastern Cochise County below 5000 feet and Dragoon and Mule and Huachuca and Santa Rita Mountains. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 10 AM MST this morning until 5 PM MST this afternoon. For the Wind Advisory, until 7 PM MST this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ AZZ512-112315- /O.NEW.KTWC.HW.W.0001.240111T1700Z-240112T0000Z/ /O.EXT.KTWC.WI.Y.0002.240112T0000Z-240112T0200Z/ Chiricahua Mountains- Including the city of Chiricahua NM 810 AM MST Thu Jan 11 2024 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM MST THIS MORNING UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON... ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 PM MST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. For the Wind Advisory, west winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Chiricahua Mountains. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 10 MST this morning until 5 PM MST this afternoon. For the Wind Advisory, from 5 PM this afternoon to 7 PM MST this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ AZZ504-506-112315- /O.EXT.KTWC.WI.Y.0002.240111T1700Z-240112T0200Z/ /O.CON.KTWC.HZ.W.0003.240112T0700Z-240112T1700Z/ Tucson Metro Area-Southeast Pinal County- Including the cities of Tucson, Green Valley, Marana, Vail, Mammoth, and Oracle 810 AM MST Thu Jan 11 2024 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MST THIS EVENING... ...HARD FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 10 AM MST FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. For the Hard Freeze Warning, sub- freezing temperatures as low as 24 expected. * WHERE...Tucson Metro Area and Southeast Pinal County. * WHEN...For the Hard Freeze Warning, from midnight tonight to 10 AM MST Friday. For the Wind Advisory, until 7 PM MST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above- ground pipes to protect them from freezing. && $$ AZZ502-505-112315- /O.CON.KTWC.HZ.W.0003.240112T0700Z-240112T1700Z/ Tohono O'odham Nation-South Central Pinal County- Including the cities of Sells and Picacho Peak State Park 810 AM MST Thu Jan 11 2024 ...HARD FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 10 AM MST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 25 expected. * WHERE...Tohono O'odham Nation and South Central Pinal County. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 10 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. && $$ AZZ503-509>511-514-112315- /O.EXT.KTWC.WI.Y.0002.240111T1700Z-240112T0200Z/ Upper Santa Cruz River Valley/Altar Valley- Upper Gila River Valley- White Mountains of Graham and Greenlee Counties- Galiuro and Pinaleno Mountains-Catalina and Rincon Mountains- Including the cities of Nogales, Clifton, Safford, Hannagan Meadow, Mount Graham, Mount Lemmon, and Summerhaven 810 AM MST Thu Jan 11 2024 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. A few wind prone locations could see sustained winds near 40 mph with gusts above 55 mph. * WHERE...For much of southeast Arizona, including Graham and Santa Cruz counties as well as portions of Pima and Pinal counties. * WHEN...Until 7 PM MST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ Visit us on Facebook...Twitter...YouTube...and at weather.gov/Tucson
892 WWUS75 KTWC 112038 NPWTWC URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Tucson AZ 138 PM MST Thu Jan 11 2024 AZZ504-506-120100- /O.CON.KTWC.HZ.W.0003.240112T0700Z-240112T1700Z/ /O.CON.KTWC.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-240112T0200Z/ Tucson Metro Area-Southeast Pinal County- Including the cities of Tucson, Green Valley, Marana, Vail, Mammoth, and Oracle 138 PM MST Thu Jan 11 2024 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MST THIS EVENING... ...HARD FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 10 AM MST FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. For the Hard Freeze Warning, sub- freezing temperatures as low as 25 expected. * WHERE...Tucson Metro Area and Southeast Pinal County. * WHEN...For the Hard Freeze Warning, from midnight tonight to 10 AM MST Friday. For the Wind Advisory, until 7 PM MST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. 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. && $$ AZZ507-508-513-120100- /O.CON.KTWC.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-240112T0000Z/ /O.CON.KTWC.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-240112T0200Z/ Upper San Pedro River Valley- Eastern Cochise County below 5000 feet- Dragoon and Mule and Huachuca and Santa Rita Mountains- Including the cities of Sierra Vista, Benson, Willcox, Bisbee, Canelo Hills, and Madera Canyon 138 PM MST Thu Jan 11 2024 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON... ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. For the Wind Advisory, west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Most of Cochise County, including Upper San Pedro River Valley, Eastern Cochise County below 5000 feet and Dragoon and Mule and Huachuca and Santa Rita Mountains. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 5 PM MST this afternoon. For the Wind Advisory, until 7 PM MST this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ AZZ512-120100- /O.CON.KTWC.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-240112T0000Z/ /O.CON.KTWC.WI.Y.0002.240112T0000Z-240112T0200Z/ Chiricahua Mountains- Including the city of Chiricahua NM 138 PM MST Thu Jan 11 2024 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON... ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 PM MST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. For the Wind Advisory, west winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Chiricahua Mountains. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 5 PM MST this afternoon. For the Wind Advisory, from 5 PM this afternoon to 7 PM MST this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ AZZ502-505-120100- /O.CON.KTWC.HZ.W.0003.240112T0700Z-240112T1700Z/ Tohono O'odham Nation-South Central Pinal County- Including the cities of Sells and Picacho Peak State Park 138 PM MST Thu Jan 11 2024 ...HARD FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 10 AM MST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 26 expected. * WHERE...Tohono O'odham Nation and South Central Pinal County. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 10 AM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above- ground pipes to protect them from freezing. && $$ AZZ503-509>511-514-120100- /O.CON.KTWC.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-240112T0200Z/ Upper Santa Cruz River Valley/Altar Valley- Upper Gila River Valley- White Mountains of Graham and Greenlee Counties- Galiuro and Pinaleno Mountains-Catalina and Rincon Mountains- Including the cities of Nogales, Clifton, Safford, Hannagan Meadow, Mount Graham, Mount Lemmon, and Summerhaven 138 PM MST Thu Jan 11 2024 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. A few wind prone locations could see sustained winds near 40 mph with gusts above 55 mph. * WHERE...For much of southeast Arizona, including Graham and Santa Cruz counties as well as portions of Pima and Pinal counties. * WHEN...Until 7 PM MST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ Visit us on Facebook...Twitter...YouTube...and at weather.gov/Tucson
400 WWUS75 KTWC 112205 NPWTWC URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Tucson AZ 305 PM MST Thu Jan 11 2024 AZZ507-508-513-120200- /O.CAN.KTWC.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-240112T0000Z/ /O.CON.KTWC.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-240112T0200Z/ Upper San Pedro River Valley- Eastern Cochise County below 5000 feet- Dragoon and Mule and Huachuca and Santa Rita Mountains- Including the cities of Sierra Vista, Benson, Willcox, Bisbee, and Canelo Hills 305 PM MST Thu Jan 11 2024 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MST THIS EVENING... ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. A few wind prone locations could see sustained winds near 40 mph with gusts above 55 mph. * WHERE...Upper San Pedro River Valley, Eastern Cochise County below 5000 feet and Dragoon and Mule and Huachuca and Santa Rita Mountains. * WHEN...Until 7 PM MST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ AZZ512-120200- /O.CAN.KTWC.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-240112T0000Z/ /O.EXT.KTWC.WI.Y.0002.240111T2205Z-240112T0200Z/ Chiricahua Mountains- Including the city of Chiricahua NM 305 PM MST Thu Jan 11 2024 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MST THIS EVENING... ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. A few wind prone locations could see sustained winds near 40 mph with gusts above 55 mph. * WHERE...Chiricahua Mountains. * WHEN...Until 7 PM MST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ AZZ504-506-120200- /O.CAN.KTWC.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-240112T0200Z/ /O.CON.KTWC.HZ.W.0003.240112T0700Z-240112T1700Z/ Tucson Metro Area-Southeast Pinal County- Including the cities of Tucson, Green Valley, Marana, Vail, Mammoth, and Oracle 305 PM MST Thu Jan 11 2024 ...HARD FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 10 AM MST FRIDAY... ...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 26 expected. * WHERE...Tucson Metro Area and Southeast Pinal County. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 10 AM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above- ground pipes to protect them from freezing. && $$ AZZ503-112315- /O.CAN.KTWC.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-240112T0200Z/ Upper Santa Cruz River Valley/Altar Valley- 305 PM MST Thu Jan 11 2024 ...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Winds will continue to diminish into the evening hours. $$ AZZ502-505-120200- /O.CON.KTWC.HZ.W.0003.240112T0700Z-240112T1700Z/ Tohono O'odham Nation-South Central Pinal County- Including the cities of Sells and Picacho Peak State Park 305 PM MST Thu Jan 11 2024 ...HARD FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 10 AM MST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 26 expected. * WHERE...Tohono O'odham Nation and South Central Pinal County. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 10 AM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above- ground pipes to protect them from freezing. && $$ AZZ509>511-514-120200- /O.CON.KTWC.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-240112T0200Z/ Upper Gila River Valley- White Mountains of Graham and Greenlee Counties- Galiuro and Pinaleno Mountains-Catalina and Rincon Mountains- Including the cities of Clifton, Safford, Hannagan Meadow, Mount Graham, Mount Lemmon, and Summerhaven 305 PM MST Thu Jan 11 2024 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. A few wind prone locations could see sustained winds near 40 mph with gusts above 55 mph. * WHERE...For much of southeast Arizona, including Graham and Santa Cruz counties as well as portions of Pima and Pinal counties. * WHEN...Until 7 PM MST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ Visit us on Facebook...Twitter...YouTube...and at weather.gov/Tucson
310 WWUS75 KTWC 120152 NPWTWC URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Tucson AZ 652 PM MST Thu Jan 11 2024 AZZ507>514-120300- /O.EXP.KTWC.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-240112T0200Z/ Upper San Pedro River Valley- Eastern Cochise County below 5000 feet-Upper Gila River Valley- White Mountains of Graham and Greenlee Counties- Galiuro and Pinaleno Mountains-Chiricahua Mountains- Dragoon and Mule and Huachuca and Santa Rita Mountains- Catalina and Rincon Mountains- Including the cities of Sierra Vista, Benson, Willcox, Clifton, Safford, Hannagan Meadow, Mount Graham, Chiricahua NM, Bisbee, Canelo Hills, Mount Lemmon, and Summerhaven 652 PM MST Thu Jan 11 2024 ...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 7 PM MST THIS EVENING... Winds have eased below wind advisory criteria and will continue to diminish into the night. Therefore the advisory will be allowed to expire. $$ AZZ502-504>506-121200- /O.CON.KTWC.HZ.W.0003.240112T0700Z-240112T1700Z/ Tohono O'odham Nation-Tucson Metro Area- South Central Pinal County-Southeast Pinal County- Including the cities of Sells, Tucson, Green Valley, Marana, Vail, Picacho Peak State Park, Mammoth, and Oracle 652 PM MST Thu Jan 11 2024 ...HARD FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 10 AM MST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 26 expected. * WHERE...Tohono O'odham Nation and South Central Pinal County. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 10 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. && $$ Cerniglia Visit us on Facebook...Twitter...YouTube...and at weather.gov/Tucson
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 Tucson, AZ wrote its last area forecast discussion before this wind advisory went out at Jan 10, 2:22 AM MST, 8 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Jan 10, 2:22 AM MST, 8 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Tucson AZ 222 AM MST Wed Jan 10 2024 .SYNOPSIS...Cold mornings will continue with a brief warming trend Wednesday. Another storm system will bring a chance of valley rain and mountain snow Thursday, with snow levels possibly lowering to near some valley floors at times. Strong gusty winds are also expected Thursday. Another widespread hard freeze that may include Metro Tucson and some lower desert locations is possible Friday morning. Temperatures will climb back to near seasonal averages early next week. && .DISCUSSION...The 2 am surface temperatures were not as cold as they were 24 hours ago as a band of high clouds are exiting the area. Enjoy today for Thursday will be quite different as a strong weather system drops in from the northwest. This system is fairly similar to what moved through on Sunday but may have stronger winds associated with it. HREF/European ensembles are hitting the eastern half of the forecast area with rather strong winds associated with 50-60 kt 700 mb winds. Westerly winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 45 mph with gusts possible as high as 55 mph in the mountains. Will go ahead and hoist a wind advisory for most of southeast Arizona Thursday from 11 am to 7 pm. Western and central Pima county and South-central Pinal county not in advisory. Later shifts may consider High wind Watch/Warning for parts of Cochise county, like Sierra Vista/Huachuca mtns and the Chiricahua mtn. Rain and snow will accompany this system with snow levels lowering near the valley floors on Thursday. Winter Weather Advisory for portions of the area remains in effect. System is quickly east of the area Thursday night with hard freeze possible Friday morning. Held off issuing any headlines with this forecast package. A weaker system will slide by mainly north of our area Sunday, otherwise expect temperatures to warm back to typical mid-January values over the weekend into early next week. && .AVIATION...Valid through 11/12Z. FEW-SCT clouds AOA 20k ft AGL thru the forecast period. SFC wind 12 kts or less at most locations, favoring a SWLY to NWLY direction during the afternoon/early evening hours and variable in direction at other times. The exception will be in Cochise County in the vicinity of KALK and KDUG where SFC wind between 10/19Z and 11/03Z will be SWLY at 12-17 kts and gusts to around 25 kts. Although outside of this valid period, the SFC wind between 11/18Z and 12/00Z will be NWLY at 20-30 kts and gusts to 40+ knots. Aviation discussion not updated for TAF amendments. && .FIRE WEATHER...Dry and cold conditions will prevail through today. A storm system will then move across the region on Thursday, resulting in strong and gusty southwest winds, especially to the east of Tucson. 20-foot winds will be northwest at 20-30 mph and gusts to near 45 mph (50+ mph in the mountains). This system will also bring rain and snow chances to southeast Arizona and continued cold temperatures. High temperatures will warm back to near normal levels over the weekend into early next week, along with dry conditions. && .TWC WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... Wind Advisory from 11 AM to 7 PM MST Thursday for AZZ503-504- 506>514. Winter Weather Advisory from 5 AM to 5 PM MST Thursday for AZZ506-509>511-514. && Visit us on Facebook...Twitter...YouTube...and at weather.gov/Tucson
The office that day
Everything else NWS Tucson, AZ issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 10, 12:13 PM MST | Hard Freeze Watch | TWC | Pima, Pinal | 15 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.