Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued October 9 at 12:58PM MST until October 11 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ
Affected area: Kaibab Plateau; Marble and Glen Canyons; Grand Canyon Country; Coconino Plateau; Yavapai County Mountains; Northeast Plateaus and Mesas Hwy 264 Northward; Chinle Valley; Chuska Mountains and Defiance Plateau; Little Colorado River Valley in Coconino County; Little Colorado River Valley in Navajo County; Little Colorado River Valley in Apache County; Western Mogollon Rim; Eastern Mogollon Rim; White Mountains; Northern Gila County; Yavapai County Valleys and Basins; Oak Creek and Sycamore Canyons; Black Mesa Area; Northeast Plateaus and Mesas South of Hwy 264
Effective: Oct 9, 2026 12:58 PM GMT-0700
Expires: Oct 11, 2026 8:00 PM GMT-0700
Alert details
* WHAT…South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.
* WHERE…All of central and northern Arizona, including Apache,
Navajo, Coconino, Yavapai and northern Gila counties.
* WHEN…From 8 AM MST /9 AM MDT/ to 8 PM MST /9 PM MDT/ Sunday.
* IMPACTS…Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could snap resulting in a few power outages. Travel will be
difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…A strong upper-level trough along with the
remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel will create a synoptic pattern
supportive of strong gusts across northern Arizona, especially
along the higher terrain.
Safety information
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles, such as RVs, campers, and tractor trailers. Use
extra caution.
Secure loose outdoor objects that could be blown around or damaged by
the wind.
Source: NWS Flagstaff AZ
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