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High Wind Warning 11, NWS Salt Lake City, UT

November 27, 2017

NWS Salt Lake City, UT issued this high wind warning at Nov 27, 2017, 11:23 AM MST. It was in force for 7 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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Issued
Nov 27, 2017, 11:23 AM MST (18:23 UTC)
Expired
Nov 27, 2017, 6:00 PM MST
In force
7 hr
Issued by
NWS Salt Lake City, UT

The text

As transmitted.

050 
WWUS75 KSLC 271823
NPWSLC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT
1123 AM MST Mon Nov 27 2017

UTZ004-272200-
/O.NEW.KSLC.HW.W.0011.171127T1823Z-171127T2200Z/
Southern Wasatch Front-
Including the cities of Lehi, Provo, and Nephi
1123 AM MST Mon Nov 27 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON...

The National Weather Service in Salt Lake City has issued a High
Wind Warning, which is in effect until 3 PM MST this afternoon.

* AFFECTED AREA...Utah County, mainly north of Provo including
  Lehi, Alpine and Highland.

* WINDS...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts in excess of 60
  mph.

* TIMING...Strong northwest winds will develop near noon and
  continue through about 3 PM.

* IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds on east-west routes across northern
  Utah County will make for difficult driving conditions. High 
  profile vehicles and those towing trailers or boats will be 
  most susceptible to these winds. Blowing dust may locally 
  reduce visibilities.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or is occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts
of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage. Vehicles,
especially high profile vehicles, can be difficult to control at
times in high winds. Motorists should take extra caution,
especially while crossing bridges, overpasses, and unsheltered
areas.

&&

$$

UTZ013-015-016-019>021-280300-
/O.CON.KSLC.WI.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-171128T0300Z/
San Rafael Swell-West Central Utah-Southwest Utah-
Utahs Dixie and Zion National Park-South Central Utah-
Glen Canyon Recreation Area/Lake Powell-
Including the cities of Green River, Hanksville, Delta, Fillmore,
Beaver, Cedar City, Milford, St George, Kanab, Escalante, 
and Bullfrog
1123 AM MST Mon Nov 27 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS EVENING...

* AFFECTED AREA...West central, southwest Utah as well as the San
  Rafael Swell, Utahs Dixie, Zion National Park and the Glen
  Canyon Recreation Area.

* WINDS...Southwest 25-35 mph with gusts to 50 mph. Winds 
  shifting to northwest early in the afternoon over western Utah 
  and late in the afternoon over eastern Utah.

* TIMING...Southwest winds will continue through the afternoon. 
  The front is expected to cross West Central Utah by mid 
  afternoon, reaching the eastern valleys by late afternoon. 
  Strong northwest winds behind the front will slowly diminish 
  through the evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds on Interstate 15 and 70, Highway 
  50 across West Central Utah and Highway 89 across South 
  Central Utah will make for difficult driving conditions. High 
  profile vehicles and those towing trailers or boats will be 
  most susceptible to these winds. Blowing dust may locally 
  reduce visibilities.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained wind speeds of at least
31 mph or gusts of 45 mph are expected. Motorists in the advisory
area should be prepared for sudden gusty cross winds which can
make driving difficult.

&&

$$

For more information from NOAA/National Weather Service visit...
http://weather.gov/saltlakecity

For information on potential travel impacts visit...
http://udottraffic.utah.gov/roadweatherforecast.aspx
2 follow-up statements
033 
WWUS75 KSLC 272148
NPWSLC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT
248 PM MST Mon Nov 27 2017

UTZ004-280100-
/O.EXT.KSLC.HW.W.0011.000000T0000Z-171128T0100Z/
Southern Wasatch Front-
Including the cities of Lehi, Provo, and Nephi
248 PM MST Mon Nov 27 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST THIS EVENING...

* AFFECTED AREA...Utah County, mainly north of Provo including 
  Lehi, Alpine, Saratoga Springs and Highland.

* WINDS...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts in excess of 
  60 mph.

* TIMING...Strong northwest winds continue through the early
  evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds on east-west routes across 
  northern Utah County will make for difficult driving 
  conditions. High profile vehicles and those towing trailers or 
  boats will be most susceptible to these winds. Blowing dust 
  may locally reduce visibilities.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or is occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or
gusts of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage. Vehicles,
especially high profile vehicles, can be difficult to control at
times in high winds. Motorists should take extra caution,
especially while crossing bridges, overpasses, and unsheltered
areas.

&&

$$

UTZ013-015-016-019>021-280300-
/O.CON.KSLC.WI.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-171128T0300Z/
San Rafael Swell-West Central Utah-Southwest Utah-
Utahs Dixie and Zion National Park-South Central Utah-
Glen Canyon Recreation Area/Lake Powell-
Including the cities of Green River, Hanksville, Delta, Fillmore,
Beaver, Cedar City, Milford, St George, Kanab, Escalante, 
and Bullfrog
248 PM MST Mon Nov 27 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS EVENING...

* AFFECTED AREA...West central and southwest Utah as well as the 
  San Rafael Swell, Utahs Dixie, Zion National Park and the Glen 
  Canyon Recreation Area.

* WINDS...Southwest 25-35 mph with gusts to 50 mph. Winds will
  shift to the northwest early this afternoon over western Utah
  and later this afternoon over eastern Utah.

* TIMING...Southwest winds will continue through the afternoon. 
  The front is expected to cross West Central Utah by mid 
  afternoon, reaching the eastern valleys by late afternoon. 
  Strong northwest winds behind the front will slowly diminish 
  through the evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds on Interstate 15 and 70, Highway 
  50 across West Central Utah and Highway 89 across South 
  Central Utah will make for difficult driving conditions. High 
  profile vehicles and those towing trailers or boats will be 
  most susceptible to these winds. Blowing dust may locally 
  reduce visibilities.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained wind speeds of at least
31 mph or gusts of 45 mph are expected. Motorists in the advisory
area should be prepared for sudden gusty cross winds which can
make driving difficult.

&&

$$

For more information from NOAA/National Weather Service visit...
http://weather.gov/saltlakecity

For information on potential travel impacts visit...
http://udottraffic.utah.gov/roadweatherforecast.aspx
815 
WWUS75 KSLC 280044
NPWSLC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT
544 PM MST Mon Nov 27 2017

UTZ004-280145-
/O.EXP.KSLC.HW.W.0011.000000T0000Z-171128T0100Z/
Southern Wasatch Front-
Including the cities of Lehi, Provo, and Nephi
544 PM MST Mon Nov 27 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM MST THIS EVENING...

North winds have decreased across Utah County this evening. 
Lingering gusts up to 35 mph will continue to drop off over the 
next couple of hours.

$$

UTZ015-016-280145-
/O.CAN.KSLC.WI.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-171128T0300Z/
West Central Utah-Southwest Utah-
Including the cities of Delta, Fillmore, Beaver, Cedar City, 
and Milford
544 PM MST Mon Nov 27 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Salt Lake City has cancelled the
Wind Advisory.

Winds across west-central and southwest Utah have shifted to the 
north and started to decrease behind the cold front. Lingering
gusts up to 35 mph with isolated spots gusting to around 40 mph
will continue to drop off over the next few hours.

$$

UTZ013-019>021-280300-
/O.CON.KSLC.WI.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-171128T0300Z/
San Rafael Swell-Utahs Dixie and Zion National Park-
South Central Utah-Glen Canyon Recreation Area/Lake Powell-
Including the cities of Green River, Hanksville, St George, 
Kanab, Escalante, and Bullfrog
544 PM MST Mon Nov 27 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS EVENING...

* AFFECTED AREA...The San Rafael Swell, Utahs Dixie, Zion National
  Park, south-central Utah, and the Glen Canyon Recreation Area.

* WINDS...West to southwest 25-35 mph with gusts to 50 mph
  shifting to the northwest.

* TIMING...West to southwest winds will shift to northwest as the
  cold front continues to make its way across the area this
  evening. Strong northwest winds behind the front will slowly
  diminish late in the evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds on Interstate 15 and 70 and Highway
  89 across South Central Utah will make for difficult driving
  conditions. High profile vehicles and those towing trailers or
  boats will be most susceptible to these winds. Blowing dust may
  locally reduce visibilities. Hazardous boating conditions can be
  expected on Lake Powell with large waves forming on open areas 
  of the lake.
  

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained wind speeds of at least
31 mph or gusts of 45 mph are expected. Motorists in the advisory
area should be prepared for sudden gusty cross winds which can
make driving difficult.

The strong winds will create dangerous boating conditions on area
lakes. These winds will create very choppy water and generate
large waves which could capsize or swamp small craft. For your
personal safety, operators of small craft are urged to postpone
their outings until the winds subside.

&&

$$

For more information from NOAA/National Weather Service visit...
http://weather.gov/saltlakecity

For information on potential travel impacts visit...
http://udottraffic.utah.gov/roadweatherforecast.aspx

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