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Wind Advisory 8, NWS Tucson, AZ

October 17, 20246 counties in Arizona

NWS Tucson, AZ issued this wind advisory at Oct 17, 2024, 2:01 AM MST for 6 counties in Arizona. It took effect at Oct 18, 2024, 11:00 AM MST. It was in force for 9 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Oct 17, 2024, 2:01 AM MST (09:01 UTC)
In effect from
Oct 18, 2024, 11:00 AM MST
Expired
Oct 18, 2024, 8:00 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 09:05 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, 9.0 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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Tuscon, AZ at 00:00Z on 2024-10-17Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 2 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 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, Tuscon, AZ at 00:00Z on 2024-10-17The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -58 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
2 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-25 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
3802 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
14 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-58 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
-58 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

314 
WWUS75 KTWC 170901
NPWTWC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Tucson AZ
201 AM MST Thu Oct 17 2024

AZZ507-508-172315-
/O.NEW.KTWC.WI.Y.0008.241018T1800Z-241019T0100Z/
/O.CON.KTWC.FZ.A.0005.241019T0800Z-241020T1600Z/
Upper San Pedro River Valley-Eastern Cochise County below
5000 feet-
Including the cities of Douglas, Willcox, Benson, and Sierra
Vista
201 AM MST Thu Oct 17 2024

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 6 PM MST FRIDAY...
...FREEZE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH 
SUNDAY MORNING WILLCOX PLAYA AND SULPHUR SPRINGS VALLEY...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with 
  gusts up to 45 mph expected. For the Freeze Watch Willcox Playa 
  and Sulphur Springs Valley, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 32 
  possible.

* WHERE...Eastern Cochise County below 5000 feet and Upper San Pedro 
  River Valley.

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 11 AM to 6 PM MST Friday. For 
  the Freeze Watch, from late Friday night through Sunday morning.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. 
  Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive 
  vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

$$

AZZ512-513-172315-
/O.NEW.KTWC.WI.Y.0008.241018T1800Z-241019T0100Z/
Chiricahua Mountains-Dragoon and Mule and Huachuca and Santa Rita
Mountains-
Including the cities of Madera Canyon, Canelo Hills, Bisbee, and
Chiricahua NM
201 AM MST Thu Oct 17 2024

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 6 PM MST FRIDAY...

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

* WHERE...Chiricahua Mountains and Dragoon and Mule and Huachuca and 
  Santa Rita Mountains.

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 6 PM MST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

AZZ509-172315-
/O.CON.KTWC.FZ.A.0005.241019T0800Z-241020T1600Z/
Upper Gila River Valley-
Including the cities of Safford and Clifton
201 AM MST Thu Oct 17 2024

...FREEZE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH 
SUNDAY MORNING SULPHUR SPRINGS VALLEY...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 32 possible Sulphur 
  Springs Valley.

* WHERE...Upper Gila River Valley, Sulphur Springs Valley, and low 
  lying areas such as creek beds in Graham and Greenlee Counties.

* WHEN...From late Friday night through Sunday morning.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

$$
8 follow-up statements
348 
WWUS75 KTWC 171932
NPWTWC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Tucson AZ
1232 PM MST Thu Oct 17 2024

AZZ509-180345-
/O.EXA.KTWC.WI.Y.0008.241018T1800Z-241019T0100Z/
/O.CON.KTWC.FZ.A.0005.241019T0800Z-241020T1600Z/
Upper Gila River Valley-
Including the cities of Safford and Clifton
1232 PM MST Thu Oct 17 2024

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 6 PM MST FRIDAY...
...FREEZE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH 
SUNDAY MORNING WILLCOX PLAYA AND SULPHUR SPRINGS VALLEY...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with 
  gusts up to 45 mph expected. For the Freeze Watch Willcox Playa 
  and Sulphur Springs Valley, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 32 
  possible.

* WHERE...Upper Gila River Valley.

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 11 AM to 6 PM MST Friday. For 
  the Freeze Watch, from late Friday night through Sunday morning.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. 
  Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive 
  vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

$$

AZZ510-511-180345-
/O.EXA.KTWC.WI.Y.0008.241018T1800Z-241019T0100Z/
White Mountains of Graham and Greenlee Counties-Galiuro and
Pinaleno Mountains-
Including the cities of Mount Graham and Hannagan Meadow
1232 PM MST Thu Oct 17 2024

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 6 PM MST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Galiuro and Pinaleno Mountains and White Mountains of 
  Graham and Greenlee Counties.

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 6 PM MST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

AZZ507-508-180345-
/O.CON.KTWC.WI.Y.0008.241018T1800Z-241019T0100Z/
/O.CON.KTWC.FZ.A.0005.241019T0800Z-241020T1600Z/
Upper San Pedro River Valley-Eastern Cochise County below
5000 feet-
Including the cities of Sierra Vista, Willcox, Benson, and
Douglas
1232 PM MST Thu Oct 17 2024

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 6 PM MST FRIDAY...
...FREEZE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH 
SUNDAY MORNING WILLCOX PLAYA AND SULPHUR SPRINGS VALLEY...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with 
  gusts up to 45 mph expected. For the Freeze Watch Willcox Playa 
  and Sulphur Springs Valley, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 32 
  possible.

* WHERE...Eastern Cochise County below 5000 feet and Upper San Pedro 
  River Valley.

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 11 AM to 6 PM MST Friday. For 
  the Freeze Watch, from late Friday night through Sunday morning.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. 
  Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive 
  vegetation.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

$$

AZZ512-513-180345-
/O.CON.KTWC.WI.Y.0008.241018T1800Z-241019T0100Z/
Chiricahua Mountains-Dragoon and Mule and Huachuca and Santa Rita
Mountains-
Including the cities of Chiricahua NM, Canelo Hills, Madera
Canyon, and Bisbee
1232 PM MST Thu Oct 17 2024

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 6 PM MST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Chiricahua Mountains and Dragoon and Mule and Huachuca and 
  Santa Rita Mountains.

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 6 PM MST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

GLZ
803 
WWUS75 KTWC 180124
NPWTWC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Tucson AZ
624 PM MST Thu Oct 17 2024

AZZ507-508-181100-
/O.CON.KTWC.WI.Y.0008.241018T1800Z-241019T0100Z/
/O.CON.KTWC.FZ.A.0005.241019T0800Z-241020T1600Z/
Upper San Pedro River Valley-Eastern Cochise County below
5000 feet-
Including the cities of Sierra Vista, Willcox, Benson, and
Douglas
624 PM MST Thu Oct 17 2024

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 6 PM MST FRIDAY...
...FREEZE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH 
SUNDAY MORNING WILLCOX PLAYA AND SULPHUR SPRINGS VALLEY...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with 
  gusts up to 45 mph expected. For the Freeze Watch Willcox Playa 
  and Sulphur Springs Valley, freezing temperatures as low as 32 
  possible.

* WHERE...Upper Gila River Valley, Sulphur Springs Valley, and low 
  lying areas such as creek beds in Graham and Greenlee Counties.

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 11 AM to 6 PM MST Friday. For 
  the Freeze Watch, from late Friday night through Sunday morning.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. 
  Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive 
  vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

$$

AZZ509-181100-
/O.CON.KTWC.WI.Y.0008.241018T1800Z-241019T0100Z/
/O.CON.KTWC.FZ.A.0005.241019T0800Z-241020T1600Z/
Upper Gila River Valley-
Including the cities of Clifton and Safford
624 PM MST Thu Oct 17 2024

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 6 PM MST FRIDAY...
...FREEZE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH 
SUNDAY MORNING WILLCOX PLAYA AND SULPHUR SPRINGS VALLEY...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with 
  gusts up to 45 mph expected. For the Freeze Watch Willcox Playa 
  and Sulphur Springs Valley, freezing temperatures as low as 32 
  possible.

* WHERE...Upper Gila River Valley, Sulphur Springs Valley, and low 
  lying areas such as creek beds in Graham and Greenlee Counties.

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 11 AM to 6 PM MST Friday. For 
  the Freeze Watch, from late Friday night through Sunday morning.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. 
  Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive 
  vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

$$

AZZ510-511-181100-
/O.CON.KTWC.WI.Y.0008.241018T1800Z-241019T0100Z/
White Mountains of Graham and Greenlee Counties-Galiuro and
Pinaleno Mountains-
Including the cities of Mount Graham and Hannagan Meadow
624 PM MST Thu Oct 17 2024

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 6 PM MST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Galiuro and Pinaleno Mountains and White Mountains of 
  Graham and Greenlee Counties.

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 6 PM MST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

AZZ512-513-181100-
/O.CON.KTWC.WI.Y.0008.241018T1800Z-241019T0100Z/
Chiricahua Mountains-Dragoon and Mule and Huachuca and Santa Rita
Mountains-
Including the cities of Canelo Hills, Bisbee, Chiricahua NM, and
Madera Canyon
624 PM MST Thu Oct 17 2024

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 6 PM MST FRIDAY...

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

* WHERE...Chiricahua Mountains and Dragoon and Mule and Huachuca and 
  Santa Rita Mountains.

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 6 PM MST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

WJM
124 
WWUS75 KTWC 180759
NPWTWC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Tucson AZ
1259 AM MST Fri Oct 18 2024

AZZ507-181600-
/O.CAN.KTWC.FZ.A.0005.241019T0800Z-241020T1600Z/
/O.CON.KTWC.WI.Y.0008.241018T1800Z-241019T0100Z/
Upper San Pedro River Valley-
Including the cities of Sierra Vista and Benson
1259 AM MST Fri Oct 18 2024

...FREEZE WATCH IS CANCELLED...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM 
MST THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Upper San Pedro River Valley.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 6 PM MST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

AZZ508-181600-
/O.UPG.KTWC.FZ.A.0005.241019T0800Z-241020T1600Z/
/O.NEW.KTWC.FZ.W.0007.241020T0800Z-241020T1600Z/
/O.NEW.KTWC.FZ.W.0006.241019T0800Z-241019T1600Z/
/O.CON.KTWC.WI.Y.0008.241018T1800Z-241019T0100Z/
Eastern Cochise County below 5000 feet-
Including the cities of Willcox and Douglas
1259 AM MST Fri Oct 18 2024

...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 9 AM MST SUNDAY...
...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 9 AM MST SATURDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM 
MST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with 
  gusts up to 50 mph expected. For the first Freeze Warning, 
  sub-freezing temperatures as low as 35 expected. For the second 
  Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 35 expected.

* WHERE...Eastern Cochise County below 5000 feet.

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 11 AM this morning to 6 PM MST 
  this evening. For the first Freeze Warning, from 1 AM to 9 AM MST 
  Saturday. For the second Freeze Warning, from 1 AM to 9 AM MST 
  Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. 
  Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive 
  vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

AZZ509-181600-
/O.UPG.KTWC.FZ.A.0005.241019T0800Z-241020T1600Z/
/O.NEW.KTWC.FZ.W.0007.241020T0800Z-241020T1600Z/
/O.NEW.KTWC.FZ.W.0006.241019T0800Z-241019T1600Z/
/O.CON.KTWC.WI.Y.0008.241018T1800Z-241019T0100Z/
Upper Gila River Valley-
Including the cities of Safford and Clifton
1259 AM MST Fri Oct 18 2024

...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 9 AM MST SUNDAY...
...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 9 AM MST SATURDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM 
MST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with 
  gusts up to 50 mph expected. For the first Freeze Warning, 
  sub-freezing temperatures as low as 33 expected. For the second 
  Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 35 expected.

* WHERE...Upper Gila River Valley.

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 11 AM this morning to 6 PM MST 
  this evening. For the first Freeze Warning, from 1 AM to 9 AM MST 
  Saturday. For the second Freeze Warning, from 1 AM to 9 AM MST 
  Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. 
  Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive 
  vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

AZZ510-511-181600-
/O.CON.KTWC.WI.Y.0008.241018T1800Z-241019T0100Z/
White Mountains of Graham and Greenlee Counties-Galiuro and
Pinaleno Mountains-
Including the cities of Mount Graham and Hannagan Meadow
1259 AM MST Fri Oct 18 2024

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM 
MST THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Galiuro and Pinaleno Mountains and White Mountains of 
  Graham and Greenlee Counties.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 6 PM MST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

AZZ512-513-181600-
/O.CON.KTWC.WI.Y.0008.241018T1800Z-241019T0100Z/
Chiricahua Mountains-Dragoon and Mule and Huachuca and Santa Rita
Mountains-
Including the cities of Canelo Hills, Bisbee, Chiricahua NM, and
Madera Canyon
1259 AM MST Fri Oct 18 2024

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM 
MST THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Chiricahua Mountains and Dragoon and Mule and Huachuca and 
  Santa Rita Mountains.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 6 PM MST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

GLZ
922 
WWUS75 KTWC 181132
NPWTWC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Tucson AZ
432 AM MST Fri Oct 18 2024

AZZ508-182315-
/O.CON.KTWC.FZ.W.0006.241019T0800Z-241019T1600Z/
/O.CON.KTWC.FZ.W.0007.241020T0800Z-241020T1600Z/
/O.CON.KTWC.WI.Y.0008.241018T1800Z-241019T0100Z/
Eastern Cochise County below 5000 feet-
Including the cities of Willcox and Douglas
432 AM MST Fri Oct 18 2024

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 9 AM MST SATURDAY...
...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 9 AM MST SUNDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM 
MST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with 
  gusts up to 50 mph expected. For the first Freeze Warning, 
  sub-freezing temperatures as low as 32 expected. For the second 
  Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 32 expected.

* WHERE...Eastern Cochise County below 5000 feet.

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 11 AM this morning to 6 PM MST 
  this evening. For the first Freeze Warning, from 1 AM to 9 AM MST 
  Saturday. For the second Freeze Warning, from 1 AM to 9 AM MST 
  Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. 
  Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive 
  vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

AZZ509-182315-
/O.CON.KTWC.FZ.W.0006.241019T0800Z-241019T1600Z/
/O.CON.KTWC.FZ.W.0007.241020T0800Z-241020T1600Z/
/O.CON.KTWC.WI.Y.0008.241018T1800Z-241019T0100Z/
Upper Gila River Valley-
Including the cities of Safford and Clifton
432 AM MST Fri Oct 18 2024

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 9 AM MST SATURDAY...
...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 9 AM MST SUNDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM 
MST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with 
  gusts up to 50 mph expected. For the first Freeze Warning, 
  sub-freezing temperatures as low as 32 expected. For the second 
  Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 32 expected.

* WHERE...Upper Gila River Valley.

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 11 AM this morning to 6 PM MST 
  this evening. For the first Freeze Warning, from 1 AM to 9 AM MST 
  Saturday. For the second Freeze Warning, from 1 AM to 9 AM MST 
  Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. 
  Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive 
  vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

AZZ507-512-513-182315-
/O.CON.KTWC.WI.Y.0008.241018T1800Z-241019T0100Z/
Upper San Pedro River Valley-Chiricahua Mountains-Dragoon and
Mule and Huachuca and Santa Rita Mountains-
Including the cities of Canelo Hills, Chiricahua NM, Sierra
Vista, Bisbee, Madera Canyon, and Benson
432 AM MST Fri Oct 18 2024

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM 
MST THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Chiricahua Mountains, Dragoon and Mule and Huachuca and 
  Santa Rita Mountains, and Upper San Pedro River Valley.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 6 PM MST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

AZZ510-511-182315-
/O.CON.KTWC.WI.Y.0008.241018T1800Z-241019T0100Z/
White Mountains of Graham and Greenlee Counties-Galiuro and
Pinaleno Mountains-
Including the cities of Mount Graham and Hannagan Meadow
432 AM MST Fri Oct 18 2024

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM 
MST THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Galiuro and Pinaleno Mountains and White Mountains of 
  Graham and Greenlee Counties.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 6 PM MST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

GLZ
991 
WWUS75 KTWC 181933
NPWTWC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Tucson AZ
1233 PM MST Fri Oct 18 2024

AZZ502-504-505-190000-
/O.NEW.KTWC.DU.W.0001.241018T1933Z-241019T0000Z/
Tohono O'odham Nation-Tucson Metro Area-South Central Pinal
County-
Including the cities of Tucson, Sells, Marana, Picacho Peak State
Park, Vail, and Green Valley
1233 PM MST Fri Oct 18 2024

...BLOWING DUST WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Widespread blowing dust will limit visibility below a half 
  mile. Some isolated areas will see dense blowing dust reducing 
  visibility below a quarter mile, especially along dust channels 
  near Eloy and Picacho.

* WHERE...South Central Pinal County, Tohono O'odham Nation, and 
  Tucson Metro Area.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Severely limited visibilities are expected. Travel will 
  be dangerous and possibly life-threatening, especially along 
  Interstate 10 between Marana and Casa Grande.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons with respiratory problems should make preparations to stay 
indoors until the storm passes. Be ready for a sudden drop in 
visibility to near zero. If you encounter blowing dust or blowing 
sand on the roadway or see it approaching, pull off the road as far 
as possible and put your vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the 
way off and keep foot off the brake pedal. Remember, 'Pull Aside, 
Stay Alive'.

&&

$$

AZZ508-190345-
/O.NEW.KTWC.DU.Y.0009.241018T1933Z-241019T0300Z/
/O.CON.KTWC.FZ.W.0006.241019T0800Z-241019T1600Z/
/O.CON.KTWC.FZ.W.0007.241020T0800Z-241020T1600Z/
/O.CON.KTWC.WI.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-241019T0100Z/
Eastern Cochise County below 5000 feet-
Including the cities of Douglas and Willcox
1233 PM MST Fri Oct 18 2024

...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS EVENING...
...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 9 AM MST SATURDAY...
...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 9 AM MST SUNDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with 
  gusts up to 50 mph expected. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, 
  visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust, 
  especially along Interstate 10 near the Willcox Playa. For the 
  first Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 32 
  expected. For the second Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures 
  as low as 32 expected.

* WHERE...Eastern Cochise County below 5000 feet.

* WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, until 8 PM MST this evening. 
  For the Wind Advisory, until 6 PM MST this evening. For the first 
  Freeze Warning, from 1 AM to 9 AM MST Saturday. For the second 
  Freeze Warning, from 1 AM to 9 AM MST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. 
  Some locations may experience dense blowing dust reducing 
  visibility below a half mile, especially along Interstate 10 near 
  the Willcox Playa. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. 
  Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive 
  vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons with respiratory problems should make preparations to stay 
indoors until the storm passes. Be ready for a sudden drop in 
visibility to near zero. If you encounter blowing dust or blowing 
sand on the roadway or see it approaching, pull off the road as far 
as possible and put your vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the 
way off and keep foot off the brake pedal. Remember, 'Pull Aside, 
Stay Alive'.

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

AZZ509-190345-
/O.NEW.KTWC.DU.Y.0009.241018T1933Z-241019T0300Z/
/O.CON.KTWC.FZ.W.0006.241019T0800Z-241019T1600Z/
/O.CON.KTWC.FZ.W.0007.241020T0800Z-241020T1600Z/
/O.CON.KTWC.WI.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-241019T0100Z/
Upper Gila River Valley-
Including the cities of Safford and Clifton
1233 PM MST Fri Oct 18 2024

...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS EVENING...
...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 9 AM MST SATURDAY...
...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 9 AM MST SUNDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between 
  one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust. For the Wind Advisory, 
  west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. For the first 
  Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 34 expected. 
  For the second Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 
  36 expected.

* WHERE...Upper Gila River Valley.

* WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, until 8 PM MST this evening. 
  For the Wind Advisory, until 6 PM MST this evening. For the first 
  Freeze Warning, from 1 AM to 9 AM MST Saturday. For the second 
  Freeze Warning, from 1 AM to 9 AM MST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. 
  Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could 
  be blown down and a few power outages may result. Frost and freeze 
  conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and 
  possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons with respiratory problems should make preparations to stay 
indoors until the storm passes. Be ready for a sudden drop in 
visibility to near zero. If you encounter blowing dust or blowing 
sand on the roadway or see it approaching, pull off the road as far 
as possible and put your vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the 
way off and keep foot off the brake pedal. Remember, 'Pull Aside, 
Stay Alive'.

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

AZZ507-190300-
/O.NEW.KTWC.DU.Y.0009.241018T1933Z-241019T0300Z/
/O.CON.KTWC.WI.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-241019T0100Z/
Upper San Pedro River Valley-
Including the cities of Benson and Sierra Vista
1233 PM MST Fri Oct 18 2024

...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS EVENING...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between 
  one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust. For the Wind Advisory, 
  southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Upper San Pedro River Valley.

* WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, until 8 PM MST this evening. 
  For the Wind Advisory, until 6 PM MST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. 
  Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could 
  be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons with respiratory problems should make preparations to stay 
indoors until the storm passes. Be ready for a sudden drop in 
visibility to near zero. If you encounter blowing dust or blowing 
sand on the roadway or see it approaching, pull off the road as far 
as possible and put your vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the 
way off and keep foot off the brake pedal. Remember, 'Pull Aside, 
Stay Alive'.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

AZZ506-190300-
/O.NEW.KTWC.DU.Y.0009.241018T1933Z-241019T0300Z/
Southeast Pinal County-
Including the cities of Oracle and Mammoth
1233 PM MST Fri Oct 18 2024

...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust.

* WHERE...Southeast Pinal County.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM MST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons with respiratory problems should make preparations to stay 
indoors until the storm passes. Be ready for a sudden drop in 
visibility to near zero. If you encounter blowing dust or blowing 
sand on the roadway or see it approaching, pull off the road as far 
as possible and put your vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the 
way off and keep foot off the brake pedal. Remember, 'Pull Aside, 
Stay Alive'.

&&

$$

AZZ510-511-190100-
/O.CON.KTWC.WI.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-241019T0100Z/
White Mountains of Graham and Greenlee Counties-Galiuro and
Pinaleno Mountains-
Including the cities of Mount Graham and Hannagan Meadow
1233 PM MST Fri Oct 18 2024

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Upper Gila River Valley, Sulphur Springs Valley, and low 
  lying areas such as creek beds in Graham and Greenlee Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM MST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

AZZ512-513-190100-
/O.CON.KTWC.WI.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-241019T0100Z/
Chiricahua Mountains-Dragoon and Mule and Huachuca and Santa Rita
Mountains-
Including the cities of Canelo Hills, Madera Canyon, Chiricahua
NM, and Bisbee
1233 PM MST Fri Oct 18 2024

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Upper Gila River Valley, Sulphur Springs Valley, and low 
  lying areas such as creek beds in Graham and Greenlee Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM MST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. 
  Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive 
  vegetation.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

CWR
036 
WWUS75 KTWC 182356
NPWTWC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Tucson AZ
456 PM MST Fri Oct 18 2024

AZZ502-504-505-190100-
/O.EXP.KTWC.DU.W.0001.000000T0000Z-241019T0000Z/
Tohono O'odham Nation-Tucson Metro Area-South Central Pinal
County-
Including the cities of Tucson, Picacho Peak State Park, Green
Valley, Vail, Marana, and Sells
456 PM MST Fri Oct 18 2024

...BLOWING DUST WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON...

A few areas of blowing dust with visibilities as low as 1 mile are 
possible.

$$

AZZ508-190800-
/O.CON.KTWC.FZ.W.0006.241019T0800Z-241019T1600Z/
/O.CON.KTWC.FZ.W.0007.241020T0800Z-241020T1600Z/
/O.CON.KTWC.DU.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-241019T0300Z/
/O.CON.KTWC.WI.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-241019T0100Z/
Eastern Cochise County below 5000 feet-
Including the cities of Douglas and Willcox
456 PM MST Fri Oct 18 2024

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 9 AM MST SATURDAY...
...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 9 AM MST SUNDAY...
...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS 
EVENING...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between 
  one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust. For the Wind Advisory, 
  southwest to west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. For 
  the Freeze Warnings, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 31 
  expected.

* WHERE...Eastern Cochise County below 5000 feet.

* WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, until 8 PM MST this evening. 
  For the Wind Advisory, until 6 PM MST this evening. For the first 
  Freeze Warning, from 1 AM to 9 AM MST Saturday. For the second 
  Freeze Warning, from 1 AM to 9 AM MST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. 
  Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could 
  be blown down and a few power outages may result. Frost and freeze 
  conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and 
  possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

Persons with respiratory problems should make preparations to stay 
indoors until the storm passes. Be ready for a sudden drop in 
visibility to near zero. If you encounter blowing dust or blowing 
sand on the roadway or see it approaching, pull off the road as far 
as possible and put your vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the 
way off and keep foot off the brake pedal. Remember, 'Pull Aside, 
Stay Alive'.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

AZZ509-190800-
/O.CON.KTWC.FZ.W.0006.241019T0800Z-241019T1600Z/
/O.CON.KTWC.FZ.W.0007.241020T0800Z-241020T1600Z/
/O.CON.KTWC.DU.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-241019T0300Z/
/O.CON.KTWC.WI.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-241019T0100Z/
Upper Gila River Valley-
Including the cities of Safford and Clifton
456 PM MST Fri Oct 18 2024

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 9 AM MST SATURDAY...
...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 9 AM MST SUNDAY...
...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS 
EVENING...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between 
  one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust. For the Wind Advisory, 
  west winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. For the first 
  Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 32 expected. 
  For the second Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 
  35 expected.

* WHERE...Upper Gila River Valley.

* WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, until 8 PM MST this evening. 
  For the Wind Advisory, until 6 PM MST this evening. For the first 
  Freeze Warning, from 1 AM to 9 AM MST Saturday. For the second 
  Freeze Warning, from 1 AM to 9 AM MST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. 
  Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could 
  be blown down and a few power outages may result. Frost and freeze 
  conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and 
  possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

Persons with respiratory problems should make preparations to stay 
indoors until the storm passes. Be ready for a sudden drop in 
visibility to near zero. If you encounter blowing dust or blowing 
sand on the roadway or see it approaching, pull off the road as far 
as possible and put your vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the 
way off and keep foot off the brake pedal. Remember, 'Pull Aside, 
Stay Alive'.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

AZZ507-190300-
/O.CON.KTWC.DU.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-241019T0300Z/
/O.CON.KTWC.WI.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-241019T0100Z/
Upper San Pedro River Valley-
Including the cities of Sierra Vista and Benson
456 PM MST Fri Oct 18 2024

...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS 
EVENING...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between 
  one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust. For the Wind Advisory, 
  west winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* WHERE...Upper San Pedro River Valley.

* WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, until 8 PM MST this evening. 
  For the Wind Advisory, until 6 PM MST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. 
  Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could 
  be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons with respiratory problems should make preparations to stay 
indoors until the storm passes. Be ready for a sudden drop in 
visibility to near zero. If you encounter blowing dust or blowing 
sand on the roadway or see it approaching, pull off the road as far 
as possible and put your vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the 
way off and keep foot off the brake pedal. Remember, 'Pull Aside, 
Stay Alive'.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

AZZ506-190300-
/O.CON.KTWC.DU.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-241019T0300Z/
Southeast Pinal County-
Including the cities of Oracle and Mammoth
456 PM MST Fri Oct 18 2024

...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS 
EVENING...

* WHAT...Visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust.

* WHERE...Southeast Pinal County.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM MST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons with respiratory problems should make preparations to stay 
indoors until the storm passes. Be ready for a sudden drop in 
visibility to near zero. If you encounter blowing dust or blowing 
sand on the roadway or see it approaching, pull off the road as far 
as possible and put your vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the 
way off and keep foot off the brake pedal. Remember, 'Pull Aside, 
Stay Alive'.

&&

$$

AZZ510-511-190100-
/O.CON.KTWC.WI.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-241019T0100Z/
White Mountains of Graham and Greenlee Counties-Galiuro and
Pinaleno Mountains-
Including the cities of Mount Graham and Hannagan Meadow
456 PM MST Fri Oct 18 2024

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Galiuro and Pinaleno Mountains and White Mountains of 
  Graham and Greenlee Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM MST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

AZZ512-513-190100-
/O.CON.KTWC.WI.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-241019T0100Z/
Chiricahua Mountains-Dragoon and Mule and Huachuca and Santa Rita
Mountains-
Including the cities of Chiricahua NM, Madera Canyon, Bisbee, and
Canelo Hills
456 PM MST Fri Oct 18 2024

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Chiricahua Mountains and Dragoon and Mule and Huachuca and 
  Santa Rita Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM MST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

WJM
253 
WWUS75 KTWC 190046
NPWTWC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Tucson AZ
546 PM MST Fri Oct 18 2024

AZZ508-190900-
/O.EXT.KTWC.WI.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-241019T0300Z/
/O.CON.KTWC.FZ.W.0006.241019T0800Z-241019T1600Z/
/O.CON.KTWC.FZ.W.0007.241020T0800Z-241020T1600Z/
/O.CON.KTWC.DU.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-241019T0300Z/
Eastern Cochise County below 5000 feet-
Including the cities of Douglas and Willcox
546 PM MST Fri Oct 18 2024

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS EVENING...
...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 9 AM MST SATURDAY...
...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 9 AM MST SUNDAY...
...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS 
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between 
  one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust. For the Wind Advisory, 
  southwest to west winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. For 
  the Freeze Warnings, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 31 
  expected.

* WHERE...Eastern Cochise County below 5000 feet.

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory and Blowing Dust Advisory, until 8 PM 
  MST this evening. For the first Freeze Warning, from 1 AM to 9 AM 
  MST Saturday. For the second Freeze Warning, from 1 AM to 9 AM MST 
  Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. 
  Some locations may experience dense blowing dust reducing 
  visibility below a half mile, especially along Interstate 10 near 
  the Willcox Playa. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. 
  Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive 
  vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

Persons with respiratory problems should make preparations to stay 
indoors until the storm passes. Be ready for a sudden drop in 
visibility to near zero. If you encounter blowing dust or blowing 
sand on the roadway or see it approaching, pull off the road as far 
as possible and put your vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the 
way off and keep foot off the brake pedal. Remember, 'Pull Aside, 
Stay Alive'.

&&

$$

AZZ509-190900-
/O.EXT.KTWC.WI.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-241019T0300Z/
/O.CON.KTWC.FZ.W.0006.241019T0800Z-241019T1600Z/
/O.CON.KTWC.FZ.W.0007.241020T0800Z-241020T1600Z/
/O.CON.KTWC.DU.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-241019T0300Z/
Upper Gila River Valley-
Including the cities of Safford and Clifton
546 PM MST Fri Oct 18 2024

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS EVENING...
...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 9 AM MST SATURDAY...
...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 9 AM MST SUNDAY...
...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS 
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between 
  one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust. For the Wind Advisory, 
  west winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. For the first 
  Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 32 expected. 
  For the second Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 
  35 expected.

* WHERE...Upper Gila River Valley.

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory and Blowing Dust Advisory, until 8 PM 
  MST this evening. For the first Freeze Warning, from 1 AM to 9 AM 
  MST Saturday. For the second Freeze Warning, from 1 AM to 9 AM MST 
  Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. 
  Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. Frost and 
  freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and 
  possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

Persons with respiratory problems should make preparations to stay 
indoors until the storm passes. Be ready for a sudden drop in 
visibility to near zero. If you encounter blowing dust or blowing 
sand on the roadway or see it approaching, pull off the road as far 
as possible and put your vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the 
way off and keep foot off the brake pedal. Remember, 'Pull Aside, 
Stay Alive'.

&&

$$

AZZ507-190300-
/O.EXT.KTWC.WI.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-241019T0300Z/
/O.CON.KTWC.DU.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-241019T0300Z/
Upper San Pedro River Valley-
Including the cities of Sierra Vista and Benson
546 PM MST Fri Oct 18 2024

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS EVENING...
...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS 
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between 
  one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust. For the Wind Advisory, 
  southwest winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* WHERE...Upper San Pedro River Valley.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM MST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. 
  Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Persons with respiratory problems should make preparations to stay 
indoors until the storm passes. Be ready for a sudden drop in 
visibility to near zero. If you encounter blowing dust or blowing 
sand on the roadway or see it approaching, pull off the road as far 
as possible and put your vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the 
way off and keep foot off the brake pedal. Remember, 'Pull Aside, 
Stay Alive'.

&&

$$

AZZ510-511-190300-
/O.EXT.KTWC.WI.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-241019T0300Z/
White Mountains of Graham and Greenlee Counties-Galiuro and
Pinaleno Mountains-
Including the cities of Mount Graham and Hannagan Meadow
546 PM MST Fri Oct 18 2024

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

* WHERE...Galiuro and Pinaleno Mountains and White Mountains of 
  Graham and Greenlee Counties.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM MST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

AZZ512-513-190300-
/O.EXT.KTWC.WI.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-241019T0300Z/
Chiricahua Mountains-Dragoon and Mule and Huachuca and Santa Rita
Mountains-
Including the cities of Chiricahua NM, Madera Canyon, Bisbee, and
Canelo Hills
546 PM MST Fri Oct 18 2024

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* WHERE...Chiricahua Mountains and Dragoon and Mule and Huachuca and 
  Santa Rita Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM MST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

AZZ506-190300-
/O.CON.KTWC.DU.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-241019T0300Z/
Southeast Pinal County-
Including the cities of Oracle and Mammoth
546 PM MST Fri Oct 18 2024

...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS 
EVENING...

* WHAT...Visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust.

* WHERE...Southeast Pinal County.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM MST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons with respiratory problems should make preparations to stay 
indoors until the storm passes. Be ready for a sudden drop in 
visibility to near zero. If you encounter blowing dust or blowing 
sand on the roadway or see it approaching, pull off the road as far 
as possible and put your vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the 
way off and keep foot off the brake pedal. Remember, 'Pull Aside, 
Stay Alive'.

&&

$$

WJM
530 
WWUS75 KTWC 190247
NPWTWC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Tucson AZ
747 PM MST Fri Oct 18 2024

AZZ508-509-191115-
/O.EXP.KTWC.DU.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-241019T0300Z/
/O.EXP.KTWC.WI.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-241019T0300Z/
/O.CON.KTWC.FZ.W.0006.241019T0800Z-241019T1600Z/
/O.CON.KTWC.FZ.W.0007.241020T0800Z-241020T1600Z/
Eastern Cochise County below 5000 feet-Upper Gila River Valley-
Including the cities of Douglas, Willcox, Safford, and Clifton
747 PM MST Fri Oct 18 2024

...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM MST THIS EVENING...
...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM MST THIS EVENING...
...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 9 AM MST SATURDAY...
...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 9 AM MST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Freeze Warnings, sub-freezing temperatures as low 
  as 31 expected in outlying and cold drainage areas.

* WHERE...Eastern Cochise County below 5000 feet and Upper Gila 
  River Valley.

* WHEN...For the first Freeze Warning, from 1 AM to 9 AM MST 
  Saturday. For the second Freeze Warning, from 1 AM to 9 AM MST 
  Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

$$

AZZ507-190400-
/O.EXP.KTWC.DU.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-241019T0300Z/
/O.EXP.KTWC.WI.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-241019T0300Z/
Upper San Pedro River Valley-
Including the cities of Sierra Vista and Benson
747 PM MST Fri Oct 18 2024

...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM MST THIS EVENING...
...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM MST THIS EVENING...

Winds will continue to diminish overnight as the cold front exits 
southeast Arizona.

$$

AZZ506-190400-
/O.EXP.KTWC.DU.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-241019T0300Z/
Southeast Pinal County-
Including the cities of Oracle and Mammoth
747 PM MST Fri Oct 18 2024

...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM MST THIS EVENING...

Winds will continue to diminish overnight as the cold front exits 
southeast Arizona.

$$

AZZ510>513-190400-
/O.EXP.KTWC.WI.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-241019T0300Z/
White Mountains of Graham and Greenlee Counties-Galiuro and
Pinaleno Mountains-Chiricahua Mountains-Dragoon and Mule and
Huachuca and Santa Rita Mountains-
Including the cities of Bisbee, Chiricahua NM, Canelo Hills,
Madera Canyon, Mount Graham, and Hannagan Meadow
747 PM MST Fri Oct 18 2024

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM MST THIS EVENING...

Winds will continue to diminish overnight as the cold front exits 
southeast Arizona.

$$

WJM

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 Oct 16, 2:18 PM MST, 11 hours 43 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Oct 16, 2:18 PM MST, 11 hours 43 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Tucson AZ
218 PM MST Wed Oct 16 2024

.SYNOPSIS...A cooling trend will occur this week with more
significant cooling by late in the week and into the weekend as a
weather system pushes through the region. This system will also
result in increased winds and a chance for valley rain and high
elevation mountain snow Friday into Saturday. High chances for the
first freeze for Cochise, Graham, and Greenlee Counties on
Saturday and Sunday mornings.

&&

.DISCUSSION...This afternoon's satellite imagery showed low lying
cloud layer with a few radar echoes of virga moving northeasterly.
The latest convective allowing models showed showers and an
isolated storm developing late this afternoon and into the late
night. There are less than 15 percent chances for storm or shower
development as the cold front has morphed into a stationary
boundary along the Arizona and New Mexico border.

The next four days will be a change in weather for the region. A
weather system will be impacting the area starting tomorrow to
bring winds, chances for showers and mountain snow, and colder
temperatures. To start, a dry trough will pass over the region
tomorrow to bring mainly breezy southerly to southwesterly winds.
The wind prone areas could experience sustained winds around 25
mph where most of the region experiencing 15 to 20 mph.

Behind the trough, a low pressure center will drop into the Great
Basin by Friday. The pressure gradient is very tight and create
windy conditions across the region. Most of the areas will likely
experience 25 mph sustained with the wind prone areas close to 30
mph. The gusts can be high up to 40 to 45 mph for most areas.
There is even a gust potential to exceed 50 mph for the eastern
counties which is at least 50% chance. This results in blowing
dust issues, especially along the I-10 corridor in Cochise County
and other dust prone areas. This system will bring chances for
showers, thunderstorms, and high elevation mountain snow. The EFI
shows a weak signal for instability for the western part of the
region. This is the better location for thunderstorms as the cold
front passes through western Pima and portions of Pinal Counties
before hitting the Sky Islands. There could be a few embedded
storms as the front moves through. Although, the storm rainfall
and snow amounts are very low and be more wetting the ground. Snow
levels will be around 7,000 feet and White Mountains having the
higher chances for the dusting of snow by Friday night.

On Saturday, the weather system will start to exit and leaving
behind colder morning temperatures. The Sulphur Springs Valley and
other low lying areas near washes and rivers in Cochise, Graham,
and Greenlee Counties have chances for freezing temperatures. The
latest guidance has the Willcox Playa a 30% and a 75% chance for
32 degrees or colder for Saturday and Sunday, respectively. With
that in mind, it will be one of the first freezes for the season
and thus, a Freeze Watch has been issued for those low lying
locations in Cochise, Graham, Santa Cruz, and Greenlee Counties
Saturday and Sunday morning. Otherwise, the other locations will
see one of the cooler days of October this weekend.

As always, high pressure will start to creep back into the region
starting early next week and temperatures will be back on the
rise. At this time, the forecasted temperatures will be above
seasonal normals and potentially at records.

&&

.AVIATION...Valid through 18/00Z.
SCT-BKN clouds at 10k-13k ft AGL with another SCT-BKN layer at
18-20K moving into the region by 17/06Z through the end of the
forecast period. A slight chance of -SHRA east of a KALK to KSAD
line until 17/10z. SLY/SELY SFC wind at 10-15 kts until 17/02Z
and being less than 12 kts. After 17/16Z, SLY/SWLY winds at 12-18
kts with gusts to 30 kts until the late evening. Aviation
discussion not updated for TAF amendments.

&&

.FIRE WEATHER...There will be a slight chance of sprinkles and/or
light showers in the higher terrain of Cochise, Graham and Greenlee
counties this afternoon and into the late night. Otherwise, dry
conditions will prevail through Thursday. 20-foot wind speeds will
generally be 15 mph or less today, with increasing south-
southwest winds at 15-20 mph and gusts around 30 mph on Thursday.
A storm system will move into the region Friday into Saturday.
This will result in much cooler temperatures, a chance of showers
and thunderstorms (and high elevation snow showers), as well as
strong and gusty southwest to west winds. While wind speeds will
exceed fire weather thresholds on Friday, minimum RH values will
be above thresholds in the 20-40 percent range. Behind this
system, warmer and drier conditions are expected by early next
week.

&&

.TWC WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
Freeze Watch from late Friday night through Sunday morning for
AZZ507>509.

&&

Strongman

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The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.