< Arizona Wind Advisory | Effective 04/12/2026 11:56

Arizona Wind Advisory | Effective 04/12/2026 11:56

Headline: 
Wind Advisory issued April 12 at 11:56AM MST until April 12 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ
Event: 
Wind Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 12, 2026 - 11:56am
Expires: 
April 12, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts 40 to 50 mph. * WHERE...Coconino Plateau, Grand Canyon Country, Kaibab Plateau, Chinle Valley, Chuska Mountains and Defiance Plateau, and Yavapai County Mountains. * WHEN...Until 8 PM MST /9 PM MDT/ this evening. * 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; Chinle Valley; Chuska Mountains and Defiance Plateau
Forcast Office: 
NWS Flagstaff AZ