High Wind — Little Colorado River Valley in Apache County, Arizona
2024-03-30 · Little Colorado River Valley in Apache County, Arizona
58 MG
Magnitude
Event narrative
The Springerville Airport reported a peak wind gust of 67 MPH at 315 PM. Sustained winds were 40 MPH or higher from 1215 PM to 400 PM. Wind gusts of 58 MPH or higher were reported from 1230 PM until 345 PM.
Wider weather episode
A vigorous upper level low moved onto the West Coast around the Monterey Bay area. This brought southerly winds gusting from 40 to 50 mph across much northern Arizona. Heavy precipitation was observed in the frontal band as it moved across the state.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1173860. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.