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Wind Advisory

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Phoenix AZ
247 AM MST Sun Apr 2 2023

AZZ545-547-552-556>558-560>563-022200-
/O.CON.KPSR.WI.Y.0022.230403T2100Z-230404T0600Z/
New River Mesa-Rio Verde/Salt River-Superior-Tonto Basin-
Mazatzal Mountains-Pinal/Superstition Mountains-San Carlos-
Dripping Springs-Globe/Miami-Southeast Gila County-
Including the cities of Tortilla Flat, Superior, Punkin Center,
Sunflower, San Carlos, Hayden, Winkelman, Globe, and Miami
247 AM MST Sun Apr 2 2023

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TO 11 PM MST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55-60 mph
  expected.

* WHERE...New River Mesa, Rio Verde/Salt River, Superior, Tonto
  Basin, Mazatzal Mountains, Pinal/Superstition Mountains, San
  Carlos, Dripping Springs, Globe/Miami and Southeast Gila
  County.

* WHEN...From 2 PM to 11 PM MST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Difficult driving conditions, especially for larger
  vehicles traveling along roads with crosswinds. Light,
  unsecured objects may become airborne. Minor tree damage
  possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained wind speeds of between
30 and 40 mph are expected, or wind gusts of between 40 and
58 mph. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially
for high profile vehicles. In addition, strong winds over desert
areas could result in briefly lowered visibilities to well under
a mile at times in blowing dust or blowing sand. Use extra
caution.

&&

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Flood Warning

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Phoenix AZ
826 AM MST Fri Mar 31 2023

AZC013-080000-
/O.CON.KPSR.FA.W.0030.000000T0000Z-230408T0000Z/
/00000.0.DR.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Maricopa AZ-
826 AM MST Fri Mar 31 2023

...FLOOD WARNING FOR A DAM RELEASE REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by upstream dam release continues.

* WHERE...A portion of south central Arizona, including the
  following county, Maricopa.

* WHEN...Until 500 PM MST Friday Apr 07.

* IMPACTS...lowland flooding along the Gila River downstream of
  Painted Rock Dam.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 823 AM MST, water releases from Painted Rock Dam continue
    to slowly increase. These releases are likely to cause
    flooding of unbridged river crossings and may inundate some
    farm fields between the dam and Agua Caliente near the
    Maricopa and Yuma County line.
  - Roads potentially impacted include: Poco Dinero Road, Rocky
    Point Road, and South Oatman Road.
  - Some locations adjacent to the Gila River that will
    experience flooding include...
    mainly rural areas of Maricopa County downstream of Painted
    Rock Dam.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

&&

LAT...LON 3306 11303 3304 11305 3301 11308 3298 11316
      3296 11323 3292 11333 3298 11333 3301 11328
      3303 11323 3304 11316 3306 11311 3309 11308
      3311 11307 3312 11306 3313 11303 3311 11300


$$

18



Flood Warning

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Phoenix AZ
823 AM MST Fri Mar 31 2023

AZC013-080000-
/O.CON.KPSR.FA.W.0029.000000T0000Z-230408T0000Z/
/00000.0.DR.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Maricopa AZ-
823 AM MST Fri Mar 31 2023

...FLOOD WARNING FOR A DAM RELEASE REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by upstream dam release continues.

* WHERE...A portion of south central Arizona, including the
  following county, Maricopa.

* WHEN...Until 500 PM MST Friday Apr 07.

* IMPACTS...lowland flooding along the Gila River downstream of the
  Salt River.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 822 AM MST, increased water flow along the Gila River due
    to upstream dam releases on the Salt River will likely result
    in flooding of unbridged river crossings and may inundate
    some farm fields between Avondale and Painted Rock Dam.
  - Some locations adjacent to the Gila River that will
    experience flooding include...
    Goodyear, Buckeye, Gila Bend, Painted Rock Dam, Cotton
    Center, Palo Verde, Liberty and Arlington.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

&&

LAT...LON 3335 11247 3330 11273 3327 11275 3318 11267
      3309 11266 3302 11266 3297 11269 3298 11288
      3306 11303 3311 11300 3303 11274 3307 11272
      3325 11279 3331 11279 3334 11275 3340 11241


$$

18



Flood Warning

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Phoenix AZ
822 AM MST Fri Mar 31 2023

AZC013-080000-
/O.CON.KPSR.FA.W.0014.000000T0000Z-230408T0000Z/
/00000.0.DR.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Maricopa AZ-
822 AM MST Fri Mar 31 2023

...FLOOD WARNING FOR A DAM RELEASE REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by upstream dam release continues.

* WHERE...A portion of south central Arizona, including the
  following county, Maricopa.

* WHEN...Until 500 PM MST Friday Apr 07.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of unbridged crossings across the Salt and Gila
  Rivers is occurring.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 822 AM MST, water releases from Tempe Town Lake continue.
    These releases are still impacting low water crossings in the
    warned area.
  - Some locations that will experience flooding include...
    El Mirage Road near Avondale, agricultural and industrial
    interests within the Salt and Gila river beds.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

&&

LAT...LON 3339 11226 3338 11226 3337 11232 3339 11236
      3339 11241 3340 11241 3340 11237 3339 11233
      3339 11231


$$

18



Flood Warning

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Phoenix AZ
822 AM MST Fri Mar 31 2023

AZC013-080000-
/O.CON.KPSR.FA.W.0013.000000T0000Z-230408T0000Z/
/00000.0.DR.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Maricopa AZ-
822 AM MST Fri Mar 31 2023

...FLOOD WARNING FOR A DAM RELEASE REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by upstream dam release continues.

* WHERE...A portion of south central Arizona, including the
  following county, Maricopa.

* WHEN...Until 500 PM MST Friday Apr 07.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of unbridged crossings across the Salt River
  downstream of Tempe Town Lake is occurring.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 821 AM MST, water releases from Tempe Town Lake continue.
    These releases are still impacting low water crossings
    downstream with several road closures.
  - This includes the following streams and drainages...
    Salt River.
  - Some locations that will experience flooding include...
    closures of 67th Ave and 91st Ave where they cross the Salt
    River in Phoenix.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

&&

LAT...LON 3344 11195 3343 11195 3343 11198 3341 11203
      3342 11208 3341 11210 3340 11215 3338 11226
      3339 11226 3340 11221 3341 11216 3342 11214
      3341 11213 3342 11210 3343 11207 3342 11203
      3343 11200 3344 11198 3344 11197


$$

18



Flood Warning

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Phoenix AZ
821 AM MST Fri Mar 31 2023

AZC013-080000-
/O.CON.KPSR.FA.W.0012.000000T0000Z-230408T0000Z/
/00000.0.DR.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Maricopa AZ-
821 AM MST Fri Mar 31 2023

...FLOOD WARNING FOR A DAM RELEASE REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by upstream dam release continues.

* WHERE...A portion of south central Arizona, including the
  following county, Maricopa.

* WHEN...Until 500 PM MST Friday Apr 07.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of unbridged crossings across the Salt River
  upstream of Tempe Town Lake is occurring.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 819 AM MST, due to upstream releases from Roosevelt Dam
    and Stewart Mountain Dam, water releases from Granite Reef
    Dam have increased. These releases are impacting low water
    crossings upstream of Tempe Town Lake with several road
    closures.
  - Unusually strong currents and debris will affect recreational
    interests in Tempe Town Lake.
  - Some locations that will experience flooding include...
    Unbridged river crossings such as McKellips and Gilbert
    Roads, and gravel pit operations along the Salt River between
    Granite Reef Dam and Tempe Town Lake.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

&&

LAT...LON 3352 11169 3351 11169 3349 11173 3348 11180
      3347 11182 3345 11186 3344 11187 3343 11189
      3343 11190 3343 11191 3344 11191 3344 11189
      3346 11186 3347 11184 3349 11181 3350 11180
      3350 11178 3349 11175 3352 11170


$$

18



Flood Warning

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Phoenix AZ
819 AM MST Fri Mar 31 2023

AZC013-080000-
/O.CON.KPSR.FA.W.0015.000000T0000Z-230408T0000Z/
/00000.0.DR.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Maricopa AZ-
819 AM MST Fri Mar 31 2023

...FLOOD WARNING FOR A DAM RELEASE REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by upstream dam release along the Salt
  River.

* WHERE...A portion of south central Arizona, including the
  following county, Maricopa.

* WHEN...Until 500 PM MST Friday Apr 07.

* IMPACTS...lowland flooding along the Salt River between Stewart
  Mountain Dam and Granite Reef Dam.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 816 AM MST, Water releases from Roosevelt Dam have
    necessitating increased releases from Stewart Mountain Dam.
    Strong currents, increased water levels, and cold water
    temperatures will persist resulting in dangerous conditions
    for recreation along the Salt River.
  - Tonto National Forest has closed several recreation sites
    along the Salt River due to dangerous conditions.
  - Some locations that will experience flooding include...
    Blue Point, Pebble Beach, and Salt River Tubing Recreation
    Areas.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Stay away or be swept away! Strong currents can be dangerous for
kayakers.

&&

LAT...LON 3356 11154 3356 11153 3354 11155 3354 11158
      3355 11161 3355 11165 3354 11167 3352 11167
      3351 11169 3352 11169 3354 11169 3356 11167
      3357 11163 3357 11159 3356 11156


$$

18



Flood Warning

Flood Warning
National Weather Service Phoenix AZ
816 AM MST Fri Mar 31 2023

AZC013-040000-
/O.EXT.KPSR.FA.W.0028.000000T0000Z-230404T0000Z/
/00000.0.DR.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Maricopa AZ-
816 AM MST Fri Mar 31 2023

...FLOOD WARNING FOR A DAM RELEASE NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by upstream dam release continues.

* WHERE...A portion of south central Arizona, including the
  following county, Maricopa.

* WHEN...Until 500 PM MST Monday.

* IMPACTS...lowland flooding of recreational areas along the Verde
  River downstream of Bartlett Dam.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 813 AM MST, water releases from Bartlett Lake continue to
    decrease, however recreation areas along the Verde River may
    still be dangerous due to strong currents, increased water
    levels, and cold water temperatures.
  - Some locations that will experience flooding include...
    Fort McDowell, Needle Rock Recreation Site, Verde River
    Recreation Site, and Riverside Campground just below Bartlett
    Dam.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Stay away or be swept away! Strong currents can be dangerous for
kayakers.

&&

LAT...LON 3382 11164 3382 11162 3377 11164 3371 11164
      3357 11165 3356 11166 3356 11167 3355 11168
      3361 11168 3372 11167 3379 11168 3382 11167


$$

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