High Wind — Northeast Plateaus and Mesas South of Highway 264, Arizona
2025-05-13 · Northeast Plateaus and Mesas South of Highway 264, Arizona
50 MG
Magnitude
Event narrative
A peak wind gust of 58 mph was measured at the I-40 at Painted Desert National Park HQ DOT Site (AZT13).
Wider weather episode
A strong jet stream wrapping around the southern end of an upper level low moved overhead of Northern Arizona. The strong winds mixed down to the surface and resulted in high wind gusts across the area.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1254508. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.