< Arizona Wind Advisory | Effective 05/17/2026 19:59

Arizona Wind Advisory | Effective 05/17/2026 19:59

Headline: 
Wind Advisory issued May 17 at 7:59PM MST until May 18 at 5:00AM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ
Event: 
Wind Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 17, 2026 - 7:59pm
Expires: 
May 18, 2026 - 5:00am
Description: 
* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Black Mesa, Chuska Mountains, and Defiance Plateau, Little Colorado River Valley, Mogollon Rim, Kaibito Plateau, Painted Desert, Kaibab Plateau, Grand Canyon Country, and White Mountains. * WHEN...Until 5 AM MST /6 AM 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: 
Kaibab Plateau; Grand Canyon Country; 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; Black Mesa Area; Northeast Plateaus and Mesas South of Hwy 264
Forcast Office: 
NWS Flagstaff AZ