High Wind — Chuska Mountains and Defiance Plateau, Arizona
2022-04-22 · Chuska Mountains and Defiance Plateau, Arizona
53 EG
Magnitude
Event narrative
The Window Rock Airport reported a peak wind gust of 61 MPH at 1158 AM MST. The sustained wind was 40 MPH or higher between 1115 AM and 200 PM.
Wider weather episode
A strong upper trough with an associated surface front crossing the region brought strong, gusty southwest winds. An upper jet also moved across the region which only served to bring stronger winds as well. Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 to 50 MPH were common.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1018087. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.