Headline:
Wind Advisory issued May 16 at 9:52AM MST until May 17 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ
Event:
Wind Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 16, 2026 - 9:52am
Expires:
May 17, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph
expected.
* WHERE...Black Mesa, Chuska Mountains, and Defiance Plateau, Little
Colorado River Valley, Mogollon Rim, Kaibito Plateau, Painted
Desert, Kaibab Plateau, Grand Canyon Country, Coconino Plateau,
Yavapai County Mountains, White Mountains, and Oak Creek and
Sycamore Canyons.
* WHEN...From 11 AM MST /noon 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.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Kaibab Plateau; Grand Canyon Country; Coconino Plateau; Yavapai County Mountains; Northeast Plateaus and Mesas Hwy 264 Northward; 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; Oak Creek and Sycamore Canyons; Black Mesa Area; Northeast Plateaus and Mesas South of Hwy 264
Forcast Office:
NWS Flagstaff AZ