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High Wind Warning 9, NWS Salt Lake City, UT

June 12, 2017

NWS Salt Lake City, UT issued this high wind warning at Jun 12, 2017, 10:49 AM MDT. It took effect at Jun 12, 2017, 12:00 PM MDT. It was in force for 3 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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Issued
Jun 12, 2017, 10:49 AM MDT (16:49 UTC)
In effect from
Jun 12, 2017, 12:00 PM MDT
Expired
Jun 12, 2017, 3:01 PM MDT
In force
3 hr
Issued by
NWS Salt Lake City, UT

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570 
WWUS75 KSLC 121649
NPWSLC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT
1049 AM MDT Mon Jun 12 2017

UTZ005-130015-
/O.UPG.KSLC.WI.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-170613T0400Z/
/O.NEW.KSLC.HW.W.0009.170612T1800Z-170613T0400Z/
Great Salt Lake Desert and Mountains-
Including the cities of Wendover and Snowville
1049 AM MDT Mon Jun 12 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Salt Lake City has issued a High
Wind Warning...which is in effect until 10 PM MDT this evening.
The Wind Advisory is no longer in effect.

* AFFECTED AREA...The West Desert including Interstate 80.

* WINDS...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts exceeding 60 
  mph at times.

* TIMING...Strong southwest winds continuing through the afternoon
  and gradually diminishing this evening.

* IMPACTS...Significant travel impacts are anticipated for high
  profile vehicles and those towing trailers, especially where
  crosswinds are enhanced on east-west routes including Interstate
  80. Blowing dust will also create areas of reduced visibility
  this afternoon through early this evening. Wind sensitive 
  operations will be impacted.

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.

&&

$$

UTZ002>004-006-014>016-130015-
/O.CON.KSLC.WI.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-170613T0400Z/
Northern Wasatch Front-Salt Lake and Tooele Valleys-
Southern Wasatch Front-Wasatch Mountain Valleys-
Sanpete/Sevier Valleys-West Central Utah-Southwest Utah-
Including the cities of Brigham City, Ogden, Bountiful, 
Salt Lake City, Tooele, Lehi, Provo, Nephi, Huntsville, 
Park City, Heber City, Manti, Richfield, Delta, Fillmore, Beaver,
Cedar City, and Milford
1049 AM MDT Mon Jun 12 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

* AFFECTED AREA...The west central and southwest valleys of 
  Utah, the Sanpete and Sevier valleys, the Great Salt Lake 
  Desert and Mountains, the northern Wasatch Front, the Salt 
  Lake and Tooele valleys, Wasatch Back and the southern Wasatch 
  Front.

* WINDS...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts approaching 50 
  mph.

* TIMING...Gusty southwesterly winds early this morning will 
  increase behind the cold front sweeping east through the area. 
  Winds will remain strong and gusty through early this evening, 
  then gradually taper off through late evening.

* IMPACTS...Significant travel impacts are anticipated for high 
  profile vehicles and those towing trailers, especially where 
  crosswinds are enhanced on east-west routes including 
  Interstate 80, and Highway 50. Blowing dust will also create 
  areas of reduced visibility this afternoon through early this 
  evening. Strong winds on area lakes including the Great Salt 
  Lake and Utah Lake will create dangerous boating conditions. 
  Wind sensitive operations will be impacted.

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.

&&

$$

UTZ011>013-020-021-130015-
/O.CON.KSLC.WI.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-170613T0400Z/
Western Uinta Basin-Castle Country-San Rafael Swell-
South Central Utah-Glen Canyon Recreation Area/Lake Powell-
Including the cities of Duchesne, Roosevelt, Price, Castle Dale, 
Emery, Green River, Hanksville, Kanab, Escalante, and Bullfrog
1049 AM MDT Mon Jun 12 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

* AFFECTED AREA...The western Uinta Basin, the valleys of 
  southern and eastern Utah, including Castle Country, the Glen 
  Canyon and Lake Powell recreation areas and the San Rafael 
  Swell.

* WINDS...Southwest winds 20-30 mph with gusts approaching 50 
  mph.

* TIMING...Strong and gusty southwest winds will develop behind 
  a passing cold front late this morning. The strongest winds 
  will occur this afternoon through around mid-evening. Winds 
  will gradually diminish late this evening.

* IMPACTS...Significant travel impacts are anticipated for high 
  profile vehicles and those towing trailers, especially where 
  crosswinds are enhanced on east-west routes including 
  Interstate 70. Blowing dust will also create areas of reduced 
  visibility this afternoon through early this evening. Strong 
  winds on area lakes including Lake Powell will create 
  dangerous boating conditions. Wind sensitive operations will 
  be impacted.

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 which will
impact small craft, especially on large lakes such as Lake
Powell.

&&

$$

Rogowski

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
1 follow-up statement
423 
WWUS75 KSLC 122101
NPWSLC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT
301 PM MDT Mon Jun 12 2017

UTZ005-122215-
/O.CAN.KSLC.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-170613T0400Z/
Great Salt Lake Desert and Mountains-
Including the cities of Wendover and Snowville
301 PM MDT Mon Jun 12 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Salt Lake City has cancelled the
High Wind Warning for the west desert. The strongest winds have
ended, but it will remain locally windy until sunset.

$$

UTZ002>004-122215-
/O.CAN.KSLC.WI.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-170613T0400Z/
Northern Wasatch Front-Salt Lake and Tooele Valleys-
Southern Wasatch Front-
Including the cities of Brigham City, Ogden, Bountiful, 
Salt Lake City, Tooele, Lehi, Provo, and Nephi
301 PM MDT Mon Jun 12 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Salt Lake City has cancelled the
Wind Advisory for the Wasatch Front. The strongest winds have 
ended, but it will remain locally windy until sunset.

$$

UTZ006-014>016-130400-
/O.CON.KSLC.WI.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-170613T0400Z/
Wasatch Mountain Valleys-Sanpete/Sevier Valleys-West Central Utah-
Southwest Utah-
Including the cities of Huntsville, Park City, Heber City, Manti,
Richfield, Delta, Fillmore, Beaver, Cedar City, and Milford
301 PM MDT Mon Jun 12 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

* AFFECTED AREA...The west central and southwest valleys of Utah,
  the Sanpete and Sevier valleys, and Wasatch Back.

* WINDS...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts approaching 50 
  mph.

* TIMING...Winds will remain strong and gusty through early this 
  evening, then gradually taper off through late evening.

* IMPACTS...Significant travel impacts are anticipated for high
  profile vehicles and those towing trailers, especially where
  crosswinds are enhanced on east-west routes including Highway
  50. Blowing dust will also create areas of reduced visibility
  this afternoon through early this evening. Wind sensitive 
  operations will be impacted.

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.

&&

$$

UTZ011>013-020-021-130400-
/O.CON.KSLC.WI.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-170613T0400Z/
Western Uinta Basin-Castle Country-San Rafael Swell-
South Central Utah-Glen Canyon Recreation Area/Lake Powell-
Including the cities of Duchesne, Roosevelt, Price, Castle Dale, 
Emery, Green River, Hanksville, Kanab, Escalante, and Bullfrog
301 PM MDT Mon Jun 12 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

* AFFECTED AREA...The western Uinta Basin, the valleys of 
  southern and eastern Utah, including Castle Country, the Glen 
  Canyon and Lake Powell recreation areas and the San Rafael 
  Swell.

* WINDS...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts approaching 50
  mph.

* TIMING...Winds will remain strong and gusty through early this
  evening, then gradually taper off through late evening.

* IMPACTS...Significant travel impacts are anticipated for high 
  profile vehicles and those towing trailers, especially where 
  crosswinds are enhanced on east-west routes including 
  Interstate 70. Blowing dust will also create areas of reduced 
  visibility this afternoon through early this evening. Strong 
  winds on area lakes including Lake Powell will create 
  dangerous boating conditions. Wind sensitive operations will 
  be impacted.

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 which will
impact small craft, especially on large lakes such as Lake
Powell.

&&

$$

Rogowski

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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