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High Wind Warning 2, NWS Salt Lake City, UT

March 21, 2018

NWS Salt Lake City, UT issued this high wind warning at Mar 21, 2018, 2:01 PM MDT. It took effect at Mar 22, 2018, 10:00 AM MDT. It was in force for 14 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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Issued
Mar 21, 2018, 2:01 PM MDT (20:01 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 22, 2018, 10:00 AM MDT
Expired
Mar 23, 2018, 12:00 AM MDT
In force
14 hr
Issued by
NWS Salt Lake City, UT

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194 
WWUS75 KSLC 212001
NPWSLC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT
201 PM MDT Wed Mar 21 2018

UTZ015-016-220600-
/O.UPG.KSLC.HW.A.0001.180322T1600Z-180323T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KSLC.HW.W.0002.180322T1600Z-180323T0300Z/
West Central Utah-Southwest Utah-
Including the cities of Delta, Fillmore, Beaver, Cedar City, 
and Milford
201 PM MDT Wed Mar 21 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 9 PM MDT THURSDAY...

The National Weather Service in Salt Lake City has issued a High
Wind Warning, which is in effect from 10 AM to 9 PM MDT Thursday.
The High Wind Watch is no longer in effect.

* AFFECTED AREA...West central and southwest Utah

* WINDS...South winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts to 60 mph.

* TIMING...Winds will strengthen Thursday morning and peak
  Thursday afternoon, before tapering off Thursday evening. 

* IMPACTS...Significant crosswinds are expected to impact travel
  along east to west oriented routes such as US highways 6/50 and
  state route 21. High profile and lightweight vehicles will be 
  most susceptible to these strong winds. Isolated areas of 
  blowing dust are possible, which could reduce visibilities to 
  under 1 mile at times.

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.

&&

$$

UTZ003-005-220600-
/O.NEW.KSLC.HW.W.0002.180322T1600Z-180323T0300Z/
Salt Lake and Tooele Valleys-Great Salt Lake Desert and Mountains-
Including the cities of Salt Lake City, Tooele, Wendover, 
and Snowville
201 PM MDT Wed Mar 21 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 9 PM MDT THURSDAY...

The National Weather Service in Salt Lake City has issued a High
Wind Warning, which is in effect from 10 AM to 9 PM MDT Thursday.

* AFFECTED AREA...The Salt Lake and Tooele Valleys as well as the
  Great Salt Lake Desert and Mountains. 

* WINDS...South winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts to 60 mph.

* TIMING...Winds will strengthen Thursday morning and peak
  Thursday afternoon, before tapering off Thursday evening. 

* IMPACTS...Significant crosswinds are expected to impact travel
  along east to west oriented routes including I-80. High profile
  and lightweight vehicles will be most susceptible to these 
  strong winds. Isolated areas of blowing dust are possible, which
  could reduce visibilities to under 1 mile at times.

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.

&&

$$

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
124 
WWUS75 KSLC 220400
NPWSLC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT
1000 PM MDT Wed Mar 21 2018


UTZ003-005-015-016-221300-
/O.CON.KSLC.HW.W.0002.180322T1600Z-180323T0300Z/
Salt Lake and Tooele Valleys-Great Salt Lake Desert and Mountains-
West Central Utah-Southwest Utah-
Including the cities of Salt Lake City, Tooele, Wendover, 
Snowville, Delta, Fillmore, Beaver, Cedar City, and Milford
1000 PM MDT Wed Mar 21 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 9 PM MDT
THURSDAY...

* AFFECTED AREA...The Salt Lake and Tooele Valleys, the Great Salt
  Lake Desert and Mountains, and the west central and southwest
  valleys.

* WINDS...South winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts to 60 mph.

* TIMING...Winds will strengthen Thursday morning and peak 
  Thursday afternoon, before tapering off Thursday evening.

* IMPACTS...Significant crosswinds are expected to impact travel
  along east to west oriented routes including I-80 and US-6. 
  High profile and lightweight vehicles will be most susceptible 
  to these strong winds. Isolated areas of blowing dust are 
  possible, which could reduce visibilities to under 1 mile at 
  times.

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.

&&

$$

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
190 
WWUS75 KSLC 220946
NPWSLC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT
346 AM MDT Thu Mar 22 2018


UTZ003-005-015-016-222215-
/O.CON.KSLC.HW.W.0002.180322T1600Z-180323T0300Z/
Salt Lake and Tooele Valleys-Great Salt Lake Desert and Mountains-
West Central Utah-Southwest Utah-
Including the cities of Salt Lake City, Tooele, Wendover, 
Snowville, Delta, Fillmore, Beaver, Cedar City, and Milford
346 AM MDT Thu Mar 22 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
9 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

* AFFECTED AREA...The Salt Lake and Tooele Valleys, the Great 
  Salt Lake Desert and Mountains, and the west central and 
  southwest valleys.

* WINDS...South winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts approaching 60 mph.

* TIMING...Winds will strengthen throughout Thursday morning, then
  peak Thursday afternoon through early evening. Winds will 
  gradually tapering off Thursday evening.

* IMPACTS...Significant crosswinds are expected to impact travel 
  along east to west oriented routes including I-80 and US-6. 
  High profile and lightweight vehicles will be most susceptible 
  to these strong winds. Isolated areas of blowing dust are 
  possible, which could reduce visibilities to under 1 mile at 
  times.

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.

&&

$$

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
309 
WWUS75 KSLC 222118
NPWSLC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT
318 PM MDT Thu Mar 22 2018

UTZ003-005-015-016-230300-
/O.CON.KSLC.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180323T0300Z/
Salt Lake and Tooele Valleys-Great Salt Lake Desert and Mountains-
West Central Utah-Southwest Utah-
Including the cities of Salt Lake City, Tooele, Wendover, 
Snowville, Delta, Fillmore, Beaver, Cedar City, and Milford
318 PM MDT Thu Mar 22 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...

* AFFECTED AREA...The Salt Lake and Tooele Valleys along with the
  Great Salt Lake Desert and Mountains, west central and southwest
  Utah. 

* WINDS...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts approaching 60 mph.

* TIMING...Strong gusty winds will continue through the remainder
  of the afternoon before decreasing a bit this evening. 

* IMPACTS...Significant crosswinds are expected to impact travel 
  along east to west oriented routes including I-80 and US-6. 
  High profile and lightweight vehicles will be most susceptible 
  to these strong winds. Isolated areas of blowing dust are 
  possible, which could reduce visibilities to under 1 mile at 
  times.

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.

&&

$$

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
950 
WWUS75 KSLC 230258
NPWSLC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT
858 PM MDT Thu Mar 22 2018

UTZ015-016-230400-
/O.EXP.KSLC.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180323T0300Z/
West Central Utah-Southwest Utah-
Including the cities of Delta, Fillmore, Beaver, Cedar City, 
and Milford
858 PM MDT Thu Mar 22 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

Winds have decreased this evening across west-central and 
southwest Utah. However, local gusts to 40 mph will remain 
possible through late tonight.

$$

UTZ003-005-230600-
/O.EXT.KSLC.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180323T0600Z/
Salt Lake and Tooele Valleys-Great Salt Lake Desert and Mountains-
Including the cities of Salt Lake City, Tooele, Wendover, 
and Snowville
858 PM MDT Thu Mar 22 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT...

* 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 over 55 mph.

* TIMING...Strong gusty winds will continue through late this
  evening before decreasing.

* IMPACTS...Significant crosswinds are expected to impact travel
  along east to west oriented routes including I-80. High profile
  and lightweight vehicles will be most susceptible to these
  strong winds. 

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.

&&

$$

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.