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High Wind Warning 1, NWS Salt Lake City, UT

March 2, 2018

NWS Salt Lake City, UT issued this high wind warning at Mar 2, 2018, 7:59 AM MST. It was in force for 10 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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Issued
Mar 2, 2018, 7:59 AM MST (14:59 UTC)
Expired
Mar 2, 2018, 5:38 PM MST
In force
10 hr
Issued by
NWS Salt Lake City, UT

The text

As transmitted.

387 
WWUS75 KSLC 021459
NPWSLC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT
759 AM MST Fri Mar 2 2018


UTZ005-030000-
/O.UPG.KSLC.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-180302T2300Z/
/O.NEW.KSLC.HW.W.0001.180302T1459Z-180303T0300Z/
Great Salt Lake Desert and Mountains-
Including the cities of Wendover and Snowville
759 AM MST Fri Mar 2 2018

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

The National Weather Service in Salt Lake City has issued a High
Wind Warning, which is in effect until 8 PM MST this evening. The
Wind Advisory is no longer in effect.

* AFFECTED AREA...The Great Salt Lake Desert and Mountains.

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

* TIMING...Continuing through today before diminishing this
  evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds can be expected along all east-west
  oriented routes including Interstate 80, which will make high 
  profile vehicles difficult to handle. Visibilities may be 
  reduced at times in blowing dust.

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.

&&

$$

UTZ003-030000-
/O.UPG.KSLC.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-180303T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KSLC.HW.W.0001.180302T1459Z-180303T0300Z/
Salt Lake and Tooele Valleys-
Including the cities of Salt Lake City and Tooele
759 AM MST Fri Mar 2 2018

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

The National Weather Service in Salt Lake City has issued a High
Wind Warning, which is in effect until 8 PM MST this evening. The
Wind Advisory is no longer in effect.

* AFFECTED AREA...The Salt Lake and Tooele Valleys.

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

* TIMING...Continuing through today before diminishing this
  evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds can be expected along all east-west
  oriented routes including Interstate 80, which will make high 
  profile vehicles difficult to handle. Visibilities may be 
  reduced at times in blowing dust.

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.

&&

$$

UTZ015-016-030000-
/O.CON.KSLC.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-180303T0300Z/
West Central Utah-Southwest Utah-
Including the cities of Delta, Fillmore, Beaver, Cedar City, 
and Milford
759 AM MST Fri Mar 2 2018

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

* AFFECTED AREA...West Central and Southwest Utah.

* WINDS...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts in excess of 50 
  mph.

* TIMING...Continuing through today before tapering this evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds can be expected along all east-west
  oriented routes including US Highway 50, which will make high 
  profile vehicles difficult to handle. Visibilities may be 
  reduced at times in 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.

&&

$$

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
457 
WWUS75 KSLC 022050
NPWSLC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT
150 PM MST Fri Mar 2 2018

UTZ003-005-030300-
/O.CON.KSLC.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180303T0300Z/
Salt Lake and Tooele Valleys-Great Salt Lake Desert and Mountains-
Including the cities of Salt Lake City, Tooele, Wendover, 
and Snowville
150 PM MST Fri Mar 2 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS
EVENING...

* AFFECTED AREA...The Salt Lake and Tooele Valleys along with the
  Great Salt Lake Desert and Mountains.

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

* TIMING...Continuing through the remainder of the afternoon
  before diminishing this evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds can be expected along all east-
  west oriented routes including Interstate 80, which will make 
  high profile vehicles difficult to handle. Visibilities may be 
  reduced at times in blowing dust.

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.

&&

$$

UTZ015-016-030300-
/O.CON.KSLC.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-180303T0300Z/
West Central Utah-Southwest Utah-
Including the cities of Delta, Fillmore, Beaver, Cedar City, 
and Milford
150 PM MST Fri Mar 2 2018

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

* AFFECTED AREA...West Central and Southwest Utah.

* WINDS...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts in excess of 50 
  mph.

* TIMING...Continuing through the remainder of the afternoon
  before diminishing this evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds can be expected along all east-
  west oriented routes including US Highway 50, which will make 
  high profile vehicles difficult to handle. Visibilities may be 
  reduced at times in 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.

&&

$$

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
059 
WWUS75 KSLC 030038
NPWSLC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT
538 PM MST Fri Mar 2 2018

UTZ003-005-030145-
/O.CAN.KSLC.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180303T0300Z/
Salt Lake and Tooele Valleys-Great Salt Lake Desert and Mountains-
Including the cities of Salt Lake City, Tooele, Wendover, 
and Snowville
538 PM MST Fri Mar 2 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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

Winds have diminished behind a cold front. However, localized 
gusts to 35 mph will remain possible through this evening.

$$

UTZ015-016-031200-
/O.EXT.KSLC.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-180304T0400Z/
West Central Utah-Southwest Utah-
Including the cities of Delta, Fillmore, Beaver, Cedar City, 
and Milford
538 PM MST Fri Mar 2 2018

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MST SATURDAY...

* AFFECTED AREA...West Central and Southwest Utah.

* WINDS...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts in excess of 50 
  mph.

* TIMING...Winds will remain strong and gusty through the early
  evening hours, then diminish somewhat overnight before
  strengthening again by late Saturday morning and continuing into
  Saturday evening.
 
* IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds can be expected along all east- 
  west oriented routes including US Highway 50, which will make 
  high profile vehicles difficult to handle. Visibilities may be 
  reduced at times in 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.

&&

$$

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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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text.