... Wind Advisory remains in effect until 11 PM MST this evening...
... High wind watch remains in effect from this evening through
Saturday evening...
A Wind Advisory remains in effect until 11 PM MST this evening. A
high wind watch remains in effect from 11 PM MST this evening
through Saturday evening.
Southwest winds will increase this morning... becoming sustained at
25 to 35 mph... with gusts from 45 to 55 mph.
By late this evening... winds have the potential to become even
stronger. Sustained winds of 20 to 40 mph with gusts from 50 to
65 mph are expected overnight... and during the day Saturday.
Locally higher gusts are possible just east of Flagstaff... from
the San Francisco peaks to Doney Park.
Localized portions of the Little Colorado River valley... as well
as portions of I-40 from Two Guns to the New Mexico border...
could see even higher winds. Gusts as high as 80 mph will be
possible in these areas late tonight through Saturday. These
winds will cause areas of blowing dust and sand... as well as the
potential for some structural damage.
A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 30 to 39 mph... or
gusts from 40 to 57 mph... are expected. Winds this strong can
make driving difficult... especially for high profile vehicles.
Consider securing loose belongings on your property.
A high wind watch means there is the potential for a hazardous
and damaging high wind event. Sustained winds of at least 40
mph... or gusts of 58 mph or stronger... may occur. Continue to
monitor the latest forecasts.