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Northern Arizona Under Wind Advisory Through Friday Evening as Gusts Reach 40–45 MPH

Forecasters warn dangerous crosswinds for high‑profile vehicles, with unsecured items at risk alongside wildfire‑weakened trees.

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On Friday at 2:13 a.m. a wind advisory was issued by the National Weather Service valid between 11 a.m. and 11 p.m. for Apple/Lucerne Valleys.

Overview

  • National Weather Service Flagstaff issued the advisory from 11 a.m. Thursday to 7 p.m. Friday for large portions of northern Arizona.
  • South winds of 20–30 mph with gusts up to 40–45 mph are expected, with the strongest period from late Friday morning into the evening.
  • Affected areas include the Kaibab Plateau, Grand Canyon Country, the Coconino Plateau, and towns such as Tuba City, Winslow, Holbrook, and Grand Canyon Village.
  • Officials caution that winds may snap tree limbs and cause scattered power outages, with wildfire‑weakened trees at higher risk of failure.
  • Residents are urged to secure outdoor items and drivers of RVs, campers, and tractor trailers are advised to use extra caution as conditions evolve with ongoing NWS updates.