Headline:
Wind Advisory issued May 18 at 12:02AM MST until May 18 at 5:00AM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ
Event:
Wind Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 18, 2026 - 12:02am
Expires:
May 18, 2026 - 5:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts 40 to 50 mph.
* WHERE...Mogollon Rim, Kaibito Plateau, Painted Desert, Kaibab
Plateau, Grand Canyon Country, Little Colorado River Valley in
Coconino County, Little Colorado River Valley in Navajo County, and
Black Mesa Area.
* WHEN...Until 5 AM MST /6 AM MDT/ early this morning.
* 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; Little Colorado River Valley in Coconino County; Little Colorado River Valley in Navajo County; Western Mogollon Rim; Eastern Mogollon Rim; Black Mesa Area; Northeast Plateaus and Mesas South of Hwy 264
Forcast Office:
NWS Flagstaff AZ