< 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 13 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ
Event: 
Wind Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 12, 2026 - 11:56am
Expires: 
April 12, 2026 - 8:30pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts 40 to 50 mph. * WHERE...Little Colorado River Valley, Mogollon Rim, Kaibito Plateau, Painted Desert, White Mountains, and Black Mesa Area. * WHEN...For the first Wind Advisory, until 8 PM MST /9 PM MDT/ this evening. For the second Wind Advisory, from 8 AM MST /9 AM MDT/ to 8 PM MST /9 PM MDT/ Monday. * 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: 
Northeast Plateaus and Mesas Hwy 264 Northward; 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; Black Mesa Area; Northeast Plateaus and Mesas South of Hwy 264
Forcast Office: 
NWS Flagstaff AZ