High Wind — Chuska Mountains and Defiance Plateau, Arizona
2023-04-03 · Chuska Mountains and Defiance Plateau, Arizona
57 MG
Magnitude
Event narrative
The wind sensor along Interstate 40 at Lupton measured a peak wind gust of 66 MPH at 614 PM MST. Wind gusts of 58 MPH or higher were measured from 230 to 620 PM.
Wider weather episode
A strong area of low pressure moved through The Great Basin and brought strong and damaging winds across northern Arizona.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1097999. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.