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Wind Advisory 4, NWS Salt Lake City, UT

March 30, 2017

NWS Salt Lake City, UT issued this wind advisory at Mar 30, 2017, 4:01 AM MDT. It took effect at Mar 30, 2017, 2:00 PM MDT. It was in force for 14 hr.

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Issued
Mar 30, 2017, 4:01 AM MDT (10:01 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 30, 2017, 2:00 PM MDT
Expired
Mar 31, 2017, 3:50 AM MDT
In force
14 hr
Issued by
NWS Salt Lake City, UT

The text

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691 
WWUS75 KSLC 301001
NPWSLC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT
401 AM MDT Thu Mar 30 2017

UTZ005-301900-
/O.UPG.KSLC.HW.A.0002.170330T2000Z-170331T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KSLC.WI.Y.0004.170330T2000Z-170331T1000Z/
Great Salt Lake Desert and Mountains-
Including the cities of Wendover and Snowville
401 AM MDT Thu Mar 30 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 4 AM MDT
FRIDAY...

The National Weather Service in Salt Lake City has issued a Wind
Advisory...which is in effect from 2 PM this afternoon to 4 AM
MDT Friday. The High Wind Watch is no longer in effect.

* AFFECTED AREA...The Great Salt Lake Desert and Mountains 
  including Interstate 80 from the Utah and Nevada border to 
  west of Salt Lake City.

* WINDS...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 55 mph.

* TIMING...Gusty northwest winds will develop this afternoon, and
  continue through this evening before gradually decreasing
  overnight. 

* IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds can be expected on east-west routes
  in the area including Interstate 80 from the Utah Nevada border
  to west of Salt Lake City.

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.

&&

$$

UTZ019>021-301900-
/O.NEW.KSLC.WI.Y.0004.170330T2000Z-170331T0300Z/
Utahs Dixie and Zion National Park-South Central Utah-
Glen Canyon Recreation Area/Lake Powell-
Including the cities of St George, Kanab, Escalante, and Bullfrog
401 AM MDT Thu Mar 30 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 9 PM MDT
THIS EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Salt Lake City has issued a Wind
Advisory...which is in effect from 2 PM this afternoon to 9 PM
MDT this evening.

* AFFECTED AREA...Utahs Dixie and Zion National Park, South
  Central Utah, and the Lake Powell area. 

* WINDS...Southwest winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 50 mph.
  Winds will switch to the northwest late this afternoon in
  Washington County but remain strong into the early evening. 

* TIMING...Winds will strengthen by early afternoon and remain
  strong into the early evening before diminishing. 

* IMPACTS...Strong cross winds can be expected along east west
  oriented roadways including portions of Highway 89 east of
  Kanab. Strong winds will also result in choppy waters on Lake
  Powell and other area lakes. 

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
4 follow-up statements
833 
WWUS75 KSLC 301826
NPWSLC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT
1226 PM MDT Thu Mar 30 2017

UTZ005-310400-
/O.CON.KSLC.WI.Y.0004.170330T2000Z-170331T1000Z/
Great Salt Lake Desert and Mountains-
Including the cities of Wendover and Snowville
1226 PM MDT Thu Mar 30 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM MDT FRIDAY...

* AFFECTED AREA...The Great Salt Lake Desert and Mountains 
  including Interstate 80 from the Utah and Nevada border to 
  west of Salt Lake City.

* WINDS...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 55 mph.

* TIMING...Gusty northwest winds will develop by mid-afternoon,
  and continue through this evening before gradually decreasing 
  overnight.

* IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds can be expected on east-west 
  routes in the area including Interstate 80 from the Utah 
  Nevada border to west of Salt Lake City.

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.

&&

$$

UTZ019>021-310300-
/O.CON.KSLC.WI.Y.0004.170330T2000Z-170331T0300Z/
Utahs Dixie and Zion National Park-South Central Utah-
Glen Canyon Recreation Area/Lake Powell-
Including the cities of St George, Kanab, Escalante, and Bullfrog
1226 PM MDT Thu Mar 30 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

* AFFECTED AREA...Utahs Dixie and Zion National Park, South 
  Central Utah, and the Lake Powell area.

* WINDS...Southwest winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 50 mph. 
  Winds will switch to the northwest late this afternoon in 
  Washington County but remain strong into the early evening.

* TIMING...Winds will continue to strengthen this afternoon and
  remain strong into the early evening before diminishing.

* IMPACTS...Strong cross winds can be expected along east west 
  oriented roadways including portions of Highway 89 east of 
  Kanab. Strong winds will also result in choppy waters on Lake 
  Powell and other area lakes.

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
966 
WWUS75 KSLC 302137
NPWSLC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT
337 PM MDT Thu Mar 30 2017


UTZ005-311000-
/O.CON.KSLC.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-170331T1000Z/
Great Salt Lake Desert and Mountains-
Including the cities of Wendover and Snowville
337 PM MDT Thu Mar 30 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM MDT FRIDAY...

* AFFECTED AREA...The Great Salt Lake Desert and Mountains 
  including Interstate 80 from the Utah and Nevada border to 
  west of Salt Lake City.

* WINDS...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 55 mph.

* TIMING...Gusty northwest winds will develop behind a cold front
  late this afternoon through early this evening. Gusty winds will
  continue through this evening, then gradually decreasing overnight.

* IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds can be expected on east-west routes
  in the area including Interstate 80 from the Utah Nevada border
  to just west of Salt Lake City.

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.

&&

$$

UTZ019>021-310300-
/O.CON.KSLC.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-170331T0300Z/
Utahs Dixie and Zion National Park-South Central Utah-
Glen Canyon Recreation Area/Lake Powell-
Including the cities of St George, Kanab, Escalante, and Bullfrog
337 PM MDT Thu Mar 30 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

* AFFECTED AREA...Utahs Dixie and Zion National Park, South 
  Central Utah, and the Lake Powell area.

* WINDS...Southwest winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 55 mph.
  Winds will switch to the west northwest and remain strong in 
  Washington County early this evening.

* TIMING...Winds will peak late this afternoon and remain strong 
  into the early evening before diminishing.

* IMPACTS...Strong cross winds can be expected along east west 
  oriented roadways including portions of Highway 89 east of 
  Kanab. Strong winds will also result in choppy waters on Lake 
  Powell and other area lakes.

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
355 
WWUS75 KSLC 310405
NPWSLC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT
1005 PM MDT Thu Mar 30 2017


UTZ005-311000-
/O.CON.KSLC.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-170331T1000Z/
Great Salt Lake Desert and Mountains-
Including the cities of Wendover and Snowville
1005 PM MDT Thu Mar 30 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM MDT FRIDAY...

* AFFECTED AREA...The Great Salt Lake Desert and Mountains 
  including Interstate 80 from the Utah and Nevada border to 
  just west of Salt Lake City.

* WINDS...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 45 mph.

* TIMING...Gusty northwest winds will continue through this 
  evening, then gradually decreasing overnight.

* IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds can be expected on east-west 
  routes in the area including Interstate 80 from the Utah 
  Nevada border to just west of Salt Lake City.

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
488 
WWUS75 KSLC 310950
NPWSLC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT
350 AM MDT Fri Mar 31 2017

UTZ005-311100-
/O.CAN.KSLC.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-170331T1000Z/
Great Salt Lake Desert and Mountains-
Including the cities of Wendover and Snowville
350 AM MDT Fri Mar 31 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Salt Lake City has cancelled the
Wind Advisory for northwest Utah. North winds will likely remain
in the 20 to 30 mph range today, however advisory level winds are
not expected.


$$

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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