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Wind Advisory 12, NWS Salt Lake City, UT

May 5, 2017

NWS Salt Lake City, UT issued this wind advisory at May 5, 2017, 2:05 PM MDT. It took effect at May 6, 2017, 10:00 AM MDT. It was in force for 10 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
May 5, 2017, 2:05 PM MDT (20:05 UTC)
In effect from
May 6, 2017, 10:00 AM MDT
Expired
May 6, 2017, 8:00 PM MDT
In force
10 hr
Issued by
NWS Salt Lake City, UT

The text

As transmitted.

537 
WWUS75 KSLC 052005
NPWSLC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT
205 PM MDT Fri May 5 2017

UTZ005-015-016-061300-
/O.NEW.KSLC.WI.Y.0012.170506T1600Z-170507T0200Z/
Great Salt Lake Desert and Mountains-West Central Utah-
Southwest Utah-
Including the cities of Wendover, Snowville, Delta, Fillmore, 
Beaver, Cedar City, and Milford
205 PM MDT Fri May 5 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 8 PM MDT SATURDAY...

The National Weather Service in Salt Lake City has issued a Wind
Advisory...which is in effect from 10 AM to 8 PM MDT Saturday.

* AFFECTED AREA...The Great Salt Lake Desert, West Central Utah 
and Southwest Utah.

* WINDS...South 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* TIMING...Developing late morning or midday tomorrow, peaking mid
  afternoon before diminishing during the evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds may affect travel, especially for
  high profile vehicles and those towing trailers, traveling on
  Interstate 80, highway 50, and state routes 21 and 56.
  Visibilities may be reduced in areas of blowing dust. Wind
  sensitive operations may 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.

&&

$$

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
4 follow-up statements
401 
WWUS75 KSLC 060942
NPWSLC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT
342 AM MDT Sat May 6 2017

UTZ005-015-016-062230-
/O.CON.KSLC.WI.Y.0012.170506T1600Z-170507T0200Z/
Great Salt Lake Desert and Mountains-West Central Utah-
Southwest Utah-
Including the cities of Wendover, Snowville, Delta, Fillmore, 
Beaver, Cedar City, and Milford
342 AM MDT Sat May 6 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
8 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

* AFFECTED AREA...The Great Salt Lake Desert, West Central Utah 
  and Southwest Utah.

* WINDS...South 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* TIMING...Developing by midday today, peaking during the mid-
  afternoon hours before diminishing during the evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds may affect travel, especially for
  high profile vehicles and those towing trailers, traveling on
  Interstate 80, Highway 50, and State Routes 21 and 56.
  Visibilities may be reduced in areas of blowing dust. Wind
  sensitive operations may 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.

&&

$$

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
238 
WWUS75 KSLC 061927
NPWSLC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT
127 PM MDT Sat May 6 2017

UTZ005-015-016-070200-
/O.CON.KSLC.WI.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-170507T0200Z/
Great Salt Lake Desert and Mountains-West Central Utah-
Southwest Utah-
Including the cities of Wendover, Snowville, Delta, Fillmore, 
Beaver, Cedar City, and Milford
127 PM MDT Sat May 6 2017

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

* AFFECTED AREA...The Great Salt Lake Desert, West Central Utah 
  and Southwest Utah.

* WINDS...South 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* TIMING...Peaking during the mid-afternoon hours before diminishing
  during the evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds may affect travel, especially for 
  high profile vehicles and those towing trailers, traveling on 
  Interstate 80, Highway 50, and State Routes 21 and 56. 
  Visibilities may be reduced in areas of blowing dust. Wind 
  sensitive operations may 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.

&&

$$

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
216 
WWUS75 KSLC 062114
NPWSLC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT
314 PM MDT Sat May 6 2017

UTZ001>004-006>014-517-WYZ021-070200-
/O.NEW.KSLC.HW.W.0005.170506T2114Z-170507T0200Z/
Cache Valley/Utah Portion-Northern Wasatch Front-
Salt Lake and Tooele Valleys-Southern Wasatch Front-
Wasatch Mountain Valleys-Wasatch Mountains I-80 North-
Wasatch Mountains South of I-80-Western Uinta Mountains-
Wasatch Plateau/Book Cliffs-Western Uinta Basin-Castle Country-
San Rafael Swell-Sanpete/Sevier Valleys-Central Mountains-
Southwest Wyoming-
Including the cities of Logan, Smithfield, Brigham City, Ogden, 
Bountiful, Salt Lake City, Tooele, Lehi, Provo, Nephi, 
Huntsville, Park City, Heber City, Woodruff, Randolph, Alta, 
Brighton, Mirror Lake Highway, Scofield, Duchesne, Roosevelt, 
Price, Castle Dale, Emery, Green River, Hanksville, Manti, 
Richfield, Cove Fort, Koosharem, Fish Lake, and Evanston
314 PM MDT Sat May 6 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Salt Lake City has issued a High
Wind Warning...which is in effect until 8 PM MDT this evening.

* AFFECTED AREA...Cache Valley, the Wasatch Front, San Pete and
  Sevier Valleys, east to include the Wasatch Mountains and
  Wasatch Back, Central Utah Mountains, Southwest Wyoming, Western
  Uinta Mountains and Basin, Book Cliffs and the San Rafael Swell.

* WINDS...Scattered thunderstorms will bring 60 to 70 mph wind
  gusts through this evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong gusts may uproot trees, down powerlines, send
  loose outdoor equipment airborne, and become hazardous to
  driving high profile vehicles and towing trailers. Wind
  sensitive operations will be affected. If outdoors and
  threatening weather approaches seek safe permanent shelter
  immediately. 

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.

Boaters on area lakes can expect gusty winds, very choppy water,
large waves, dangerous lightning, and poor visibility in heavy
rain. Boaters should seek safe harbor immediately.

&&

$$

UTZ005-015-016-070200-
/O.CON.KSLC.WI.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-170507T0200Z/
Great Salt Lake Desert and Mountains-West Central Utah-
Southwest Utah-
Including the cities of Wendover, Snowville, Delta, Fillmore, 
Beaver, Cedar City, and Milford
314 PM MDT Sat May 6 2017

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

* AFFECTED AREA...The Great Salt Lake Desert, West Central Utah 
  and Southwest Utah.

* WINDS...South 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* TIMING...Peaking during the mid-afternoon hours before 
  diminishing during the evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds may affect travel, especially for 
  high profile vehicles and those towing trailers, traveling on 
  Interstate 80, Highway 50, and State Routes 21 and 56. 
  Visibilities may be reduced in areas of blowing dust. Wind 
  sensitive operations may 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.

&&

$$

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
375 
WWUS75 KSLC 070159
NPWSLC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT
759 PM MDT Sat May 6 2017


UTZ001>004-006>014-517-WYZ021-070300-
/O.EXP.KSLC.HW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-170507T0200Z/
Cache Valley/Utah Portion-Northern Wasatch Front-
Salt Lake and Tooele Valleys-Southern Wasatch Front-
Wasatch Mountain Valleys-Wasatch Mountains I-80 North-
Wasatch Mountains South of I-80-Western Uinta Mountains-
Wasatch Plateau/Book Cliffs-Western Uinta Basin-Castle Country-
San Rafael Swell-Sanpete/Sevier Valleys-Central Mountains-
Southwest Wyoming-
Including the cities of Logan, Smithfield, Brigham City, Ogden, 
Bountiful, Salt Lake City, Tooele, Lehi, Provo, Nephi, 
Huntsville, Park City, Heber City, Woodruff, Randolph, Alta, 
Brighton, Mirror Lake Highway, Scofield, Duchesne, Roosevelt, 
Price, Castle Dale, Emery, Green River, Hanksville, Manti, 
Richfield, Cove Fort, Koosharem, Fish Lake, and Evanston
759 PM MDT Sat May 6 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

Thunderstorm induced high winds are no longer expected as these
strong storms have exited the region early this evening.

$$

UTZ005-015-016-070300-
/O.EXP.KSLC.WI.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-170507T0200Z/
Great Salt Lake Desert and Mountains-West Central Utah-
Southwest Utah-
Including the cities of Wendover, Snowville, Delta, Fillmore, 
Beaver, Cedar City, and Milford
759 PM MDT Sat May 6 2017

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

Gusty south and southeast winds will continue overnight, but are
expected to gradually decrease during the overnight hours.

$$

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

The office that day

Everything else NWS Salt Lake City, UT issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
May 5, 12:22 PM MDTRed Flag WarningSLCWashington32 hr
May 5, 1:47 PM MDTFlash Flood WatchSLC14 min
May 5, 2:01 PM MDTFlood WatchSLC21 hr

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Sources

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