High Wind — Gila River Valley, Arizona

2023-02-22 · Gila River Valley, Arizona

Event narrative

A Yuma Proving Ground Station measured a wind gust of 61 mph.

Wider weather episode

A potent storm system moving over Arizona resulted in very strong winds in excess of 50-60 mph across most of the region on the 22nd, especially during the morning through the afternoon hours.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1082423. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.