High Wind Warning Issued for Little Colorado River Valley

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Flagstaff, AZ, has issued a High Wind Warning for the Little Colorado River Valley. This alert follows a Wind Advisory currently in effect for the region. The High Wind Warning is scheduled to take effect early Wednesday morning as wind speeds are expected to intensify.

Affected Areas

The warning and advisory impact the following geographic regions in Arizona:

• Little Colorado River Valley in Coconino County
• Little Colorado River Valley in Navajo County
• Little Colorado River Valley in Apache County

What You Should Do

Residents in the warning area should take immediate precautions to mitigate wind damage:

• Secure Outdoor Items: Secure loose outdoor objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind.
• Travel Safety: Use extra caution if you must drive. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high-profile vehicles such as RVs, campers, and tractor-trailers.
• Prepare for Outages: Be aware that damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines, potentially causing power outages.

Expected Conditions

Weather conditions will transition through two phases of intensity:

• During the Wind Advisory: Southwest winds of 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
• During the High Wind Warning: Southwest winds will increase to 30 to 40 mph, with gusts reaching up to 65 mph.

Timeline

• Wind Advisory: Remains in effect until 5:00 PM MST Tuesday afternoon.
• High Wind Warning: Effective from 5:00 AM MST to 7:00 PM MST Wednesday, February 18.