High Wind — Little Colorado River Valley in Coconino County, Arizona
2021-05-21 · Little Colorado River Valley in Coconino County, Arizona
59 MG
Magnitude
Event narrative
The ADOT wind sensor at Two Guns reported wind gusts of 58 MPH or higher at times between noon and 5 PM. The peak wind gust of 68 MPH was recorded at 113 PM. The winds lofted sand and dust in the air between Two Guns and Twin Arrows. This restricted the visibility to one-half mile by 1230 PM.
Wider weather episode
Strong upper level low pressure is positioned over the California/Nevada border brought strong southwest winds to northern Arizona.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 952322. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.