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Wind Advisory 13, NWS Salt Lake City, UT

May 11, 2017

NWS Salt Lake City, UT issued this wind advisory at May 11, 2017, 3:37 PM MDT. It took effect at May 12, 2017, 11:00 AM MDT. It was in force for 12 hr.

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Issued
May 11, 2017, 3:37 PM MDT (21:37 UTC)
In effect from
May 12, 2017, 11:00 AM MDT
Expired
May 12, 2017, 10:48 PM MDT
In force
12 hr
Issued by
NWS Salt Lake City, UT

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540 
WWUS75 KSLC 112137
NPWSLC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service SALT LAKE CITY UT
337 PM MDT Thu May 11 2017

UTZ003-015-016-120545-
/O.NEW.KSLC.WI.Y.0013.170512T1700Z-170513T0400Z/
Salt Lake and Tooele Valleys-West Central Utah-Southwest Utah-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF Salt Lake City, Tooele, Delta, Fillmore, 
Beaver, Cedar City, and Milford
337 PM MDT Thu May 11 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 10 PM MDT FRIDAY...

The National Weather Service in Salt Lake City has issued a Wind 
Advisory...which is in effect from 11 AM to 10 PM MDT Friday.

* AFFECTED AREA...Salt Lake and Tooele Valleys as well as the 
  valleys of West Central and Southwest Utah.

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

* TIMING...Winds will increase in some areas tonight and then
  become strong by late Friday morning. Winds will peak Friday 
  afternoon into early evening before diminishing around sunset. 

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists in the advisory area should be prepared for sudden 
gusty cross winds which can make driving difficult. 

The strong winds will create also dangerous boating conditions on
area lakes. These winds will create very choppy water and 
generate waves which could capsize or swamp small craft. 

&&

$$

UTZ005-120545-
/O.NEW.KSLC.WI.Y.0013.170512T1700Z-170513T0400Z/
Great Salt Lake Desert and Mountains-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF Wendover and Snowville
337 PM MDT Thu May 11 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 10 PM MDT FRIDAY...

The National Weather Service in SALT LAKE CITY has issued a Wind
Advisory...which is in effect from 11 AM to 10 PM MDT Friday.

* AFFECTED AREA...The Great Salt Lake Desert

* WINDS...South 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph becoming
  Northwest late Friday afternoon and evening.

* TIMING...Winds will increase in some areas tonight and then
  become strong by late Friday morning. Winds will peak Friday 
  afternoon into early evening before diminishing around sunset. 

* IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds may affect travel on Interstate 80,
  and portions of Highway 30, especially for high profile 
  vehicles and those towing trailers. Visibilities may also 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.

The strong winds will create also dangerous boating conditions on
area lakes. These winds will create very choppy water and 
generate waves which could capsize or swamp small craft.

&&

$$

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
6 follow-up statements
402 
WWUS75 KSLC 120415
NPWSLC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service SALT LAKE CITY UT
1015 PM MDT Thu May 11 2017

UTZ003-015-016-121300-
/O.CON.KSLC.WI.Y.0013.170512T1700Z-170513T0400Z/
Salt Lake and Tooele Valleys-West Central Utah-Southwest Utah-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF Salt Lake City, Tooele, Delta, Fillmore, 
Beaver, Cedar City, and Milford
1015 PM MDT Thu May 11 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 10 PM MDT
FRIDAY...

* AFFECTED AREA...Salt Lake and Tooele Valleys as well as the 
  valleys of West Central and Southwest Utah.

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

* TIMING...Winds will increase in some areas tonight and then 
  become strong by late Friday morning. Winds will peak Friday 
  afternoon into early evening before diminishing around sunset.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists in the advisory area should be prepared for sudden
gusty cross winds which can make driving difficult.

The strong winds will create also dangerous boating conditions on
area lakes. These winds will create very choppy water and
generate waves which could capsize or swamp small craft.

&&

$$

UTZ005-121300-
/O.CON.KSLC.WI.Y.0013.170512T1700Z-170513T0400Z/
Great Salt Lake Desert and Mountains-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF Wendover and Snowville
1015 PM MDT Thu May 11 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 10 PM MDT
FRIDAY...

* AFFECTED AREA...The Great Salt Lake Desert

* WINDS...South 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph becoming 
  Northwest late Friday afternoon and evening.

* TIMING...Winds will increase in some areas tonight and then 
  become strong by late Friday morning. Winds will peak Friday 
  afternoon into early evening before diminishing around sunset.

* IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds may affect travel on Interstate 
  80, and portions of Highway 30, especially for high profile 
  vehicles and those towing trailers. Visibilities may also 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.

The strong winds will create also dangerous boating conditions on
area lakes. These winds will create very choppy water and
generate waves which could capsize or swamp small craft.

&&

$$

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
170 
WWUS75 KSLC 120856
NPWSLC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service SALT LAKE CITY UT
256 AM MDT Fri May 12 2017

UTZ003-015-016-122300-
/O.CON.KSLC.WI.Y.0013.170512T1700Z-170513T0400Z/
Salt Lake and Tooele Valleys-West Central Utah-Southwest Utah-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF Salt Lake City, Tooele, Delta, Fillmore, 
Beaver, Cedar City, and Milford
256 AM MDT Fri May 12 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
10 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

* AFFECTED AREA...Salt Lake and Tooele Valleys as well as the 
  valleys of West Central and Southwest Utah.

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

* TIMING...Winds will become strong by late morning. Winds will
  peak this afternoon into early evening before diminishing 
  around sunset.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists in the advisory area should be prepared for sudden
gusty cross winds which can make driving difficult.

The strong winds will create also dangerous boating conditions on
area lakes. These winds will create very choppy water and
generate waves which could capsize or swamp small craft.

&&

$$

UTZ005-122300-
/O.CON.KSLC.WI.Y.0013.170512T1700Z-170513T0400Z/
Great Salt Lake Desert and Mountains-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF Wendover and Snowville
256 AM MDT Fri May 12 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
10 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

* AFFECTED AREA...The Great Salt Lake Desert

* WINDS...South 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph becoming
  Northwest late afternoon and evening.

* TIMING...Winds will become strong by late morning. Winds will 
  peak Friday afternoon into early evening before diminishing 
  around sunset.

* IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds may affect travel on Interstate 
  80, and portions of Highway 30, especially for high profile 
  vehicles and those towing trailers. Visibilities may also 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.

The strong winds will create also dangerous boating conditions on
area lakes. These winds will create very choppy water and
generate waves which could capsize or swamp small craft.

&&

$$

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
489 
WWUS75 KSLC 122046
NPWSLC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service SALT LAKE CITY UT
246 PM MDT Fri May 12 2017

UTZ003-015-016-130400-
/O.CON.KSLC.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-170513T0400Z/
Salt Lake and Tooele Valleys-West Central Utah-Southwest Utah-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF Salt Lake City, Tooele, Delta, Fillmore, 
Beaver, Cedar City, and Milford
246 PM MDT Fri May 12 2017

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

* AFFECTED AREA...Salt Lake and Tooele Valleys as well as the
  valleys of west central and southwest Utah.

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

* TIMING...Winds will continue through the afternoon, diminishing
  this evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds may affect travel on Interstate 80
  and US 50 especially. Visibilities may also be reduced in areas
  of blowing dust. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists in the advisory area should be prepared for sudden
gusty cross winds which can make driving difficult.

The strong winds will create also dangerous boating conditions on
area lakes. These winds will create very choppy water and
generate waves which could capsize or swamp small craft.

&&

$$

UTZ005-130400-
/O.CON.KSLC.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-170513T0400Z/
Great Salt Lake Desert and Mountains-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF Wendover and Snowville
246 PM MDT Fri May 12 2017

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

* AFFECTED AREA...The Great Salt Lake Desert

* WINDS...South 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph becoming
  northwest later this afternoon into early this evening.

* TIMING...Winds will continue through the afternoon, diminishing
  this evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds may affect travel on Interstate 80.
  Visibilities may also be reduced in areas of blowing dust. 

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 also dangerous boating conditions on
area lakes. These winds will create very choppy water and
generate waves which could capsize or swamp small craft.

&&

$$

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
402 
WWUS75 KSLC 130233
NPWSLC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service SALT LAKE CITY UT
833 PM MDT Fri May 12 2017

UTZ005-130500-
/O.UPG.KSLC.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-170513T0400Z/
/O.NEW.KSLC.HW.W.0006.170513T0233Z-170513T0500Z/
Great Salt Lake Desert and Mountains-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF Wendover and Snowville
833 PM MDT Fri May 12 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

The National Weather Service in SALT LAKE CITY has issued a High
Wind Warning...which is in effect until 11 PM MDT this evening.
The Wind Advisory is no longer in effect.

* AFFECTED AREA...The Great Salt Lake Desert

* WINDS...Northwest 30 to 40 with gusts in excess of 60 mph.
 
* TIMING...Strong northwest winds behind a cold front will
  continue through the evening before diminishing toward 
  midnight.

* IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds may affect travel on Interstate 
  80. Visibilities may also be reduced in areas of blowing dust.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

The strong winds will create also dangerous boating conditions on
area lakes. These winds will create very choppy water and
generate waves which could capsize or swamp small craft.

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.

&&

$$

UTZ003-015-016-130400-
/O.CON.KSLC.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-170513T0400Z/
Salt Lake and Tooele Valleys-West Central Utah-Southwest Utah-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF Salt Lake City, Tooele, Delta, Fillmore, 
Beaver, Cedar City, and Milford
833 PM MDT Fri May 12 2017

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

* AFFECTED AREA...Salt Lake and Tooele Valleys as well as the 
  valleys of west central and southwest Utah.

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

* TIMING...Winds will diminish late this evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds may affect travel on Interstate 80 
  and US 50 especially. Visibilities may also be reduced in 
  areas of blowing dust.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists in the advisory area should be prepared for sudden
gusty cross winds which can make driving difficult.

The strong winds will create also dangerous boating conditions on
area lakes. These winds will create very choppy water and
generate waves which could capsize or swamp small craft.

&&

$$

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
889 
WWUS75 KSLC 130349
NPWSLC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service SALT LAKE CITY UT
949 PM MDT Fri May 12 2017

UTZ015-016-130500-
/O.EXP.KSLC.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-170513T0400Z/
West Central Utah-Southwest Utah-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF Delta, Fillmore, Beaver, Cedar City, 
and Milford
949 PM MDT Fri May 12 2017

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 10 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

South winds are expected to continue to diminish across the area
through late evening.

$$

UTZ005-130500-
/O.CON.KSLC.HW.W.0006.000000T0000Z-170513T0500Z/
Great Salt Lake Desert and Mountains-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF Wendover and Snowville
949 PM MDT Fri May 12 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...

* AFFECTED AREA...The Great Salt Lake Desert

* WINDS...Northwest 30 to 40 with gusts in excess of 60 mph.

* TIMING...Strong northwest winds behind a cold front will 
  continue through the evening before diminishing toward 
  midnight.

* IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds may affect travel on Interstate 
  80. Visibilities may also be reduced in areas of blowing dust.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

The strong winds will create also dangerous boating conditions on
area lakes. These winds will create very choppy water and
generate waves which could capsize or swamp small craft.

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.

&&

$$

UTZ003-130500-
/O.EXT.KSLC.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-170513T0500Z/
Salt Lake and Tooele Valleys-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF Salt Lake City and Tooele
949 PM MDT Fri May 12 2017

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

* AFFECTED AREA...Salt Lake and Tooele Valleys as well as the 
  valleys of west central and southwest Utah.

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

* TIMING...Winds will become gusty from the northwest with the
  passage of a cold front through late evening, before diminishing
  by midnight. 

* IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds may affect travel on east west
  routes. Visibilities may also be reduced in areas of blowing 
  dust.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists in the advisory area should be prepared for sudden
gusty cross winds which can make driving difficult.

The strong winds will create also dangerous boating conditions on
area lakes. These winds will create very choppy water and
generate waves which could capsize or swamp small craft.

&&

$$

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
500 
WWUS75 KSLC 130448
NPWSLC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service SALT LAKE CITY UT
1048 PM MDT Fri May 12 2017

UTZ003-130600-
/O.CAN.KSLC.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-170513T0500Z/
Salt Lake and Tooele Valleys-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF Salt Lake City and Tooele
1048 PM MDT Fri May 12 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in SALT LAKE CITY has cancelled the
Wind Advisory. Northwest winds of 10 to 20 mph with higher gusts
can be expected through the remainder of the overnight hours. 

$$

UTZ005-130900-
/O.EXT.KSLC.HW.W.0006.000000T0000Z-170513T0900Z/
Great Salt Lake Desert and Mountains-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF Wendover and Snowville
1048 PM MDT Fri May 12 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM MDT SATURDAY...

* AFFECTED AREA...The Great Salt Lake Desert

* WINDS...Northwest 30 to 40 with gusts in excess of 60 mph.

* TIMING...Strong northwest winds behind a cold front will
  continue into the overnight hours.

* IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds may affect travel on Interstate 
  80. Visibilities may also be reduced in areas of blowing dust.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

The strong winds will create also dangerous boating conditions on
area lakes. These winds will create very choppy water and
generate waves which could capsize or swamp small craft.

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.

&&

$$

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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