High Wind — Little Colorado River Valley in Apache County, Arizona
2021-03-09 · Little Colorado River Valley in Apache County, Arizona
51 MG
Magnitude
Event narrative
The Springerville Airport reported sustained wind speeds of 40 MPH or higher between 215 PM and 455 PM. The peak wind gust of 59 MPH was recorded at 315 PM MST.
Wider weather episode
A large area of low pressure moving south off the West Coast and a short wave rotating around this low brought strong southwest to parts of northern Arizona.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 950589. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.