High Wind — Northeast Plateaus and Mesas South of Highway 264, Arizona
2024-04-05 · Northeast Plateaus and Mesas South of Highway 264, Arizona
55 MG
Magnitude
Event narrative
The peak wind gust at Interstate-40 at the Petrified Forest National Park exit was 63 MPH at 1133 AM. The sustained winds were above 40 MPH from around 1110 AM to 210 PM. The wind gusts were above 58 MPH from around 1120 AM to 225 PM.
Wider weather episode
A longwave trough moved on to the coast of California and across Arizona. This system
brought colder temperatures, some rain showers, and strong winds.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1177654. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.