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Wind Advisory 16, NWS Salt Lake City, UT

September 14, 2018

NWS Salt Lake City, UT issued this wind advisory at Sep 14, 2018, 2:26 PM MDT. It took effect at Sep 15, 2018, 12:00 PM MDT. It was in force for 10 hr.

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The facts

Issued
Sep 14, 2018, 2:26 PM MDT (20:26 UTC)
In effect from
Sep 15, 2018, 12:00 PM MDT
Expired
Sep 15, 2018, 10:00 PM MDT
In force
10 hr
Issued by
NWS Salt Lake City, UT

The text

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524 
WWUS75 KSLC 142026
NPWSLC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT
226 PM MDT Fri Sep 14 2018


UTZ003-005-015-016-150515-
/O.NEW.KSLC.WI.Y.0016.180915T1800Z-180916T0400Z/
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
226 PM MDT Fri Sep 14 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 10 PM MDT SATURDAY...

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

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

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

* TIMING...Winds will increase through midday Saturday, becoming
  strong during the mid to late afternoon hours. Winds will 
  gradually diminish Saturday evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong cross winds are expected to impact travel along
  all east-west oriented roadways, especially along the US 6
  corridor, State Route 50, and Interstate 80 in Tooele County.
  Areas of blowing dust may reduce visibilities at times. 

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
4 follow-up statements
873 
WWUS75 KSLC 150835
NPWSLC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT
235 AM MDT Sat Sep 15 2018

UTZ001-002-004-006-152300-
/O.EXA.KSLC.WI.Y.0016.180915T1800Z-180916T0400Z/
Cache Valley/Utah Portion-Northern Wasatch Front-
Southern Wasatch Front-Wasatch Mountain Valleys-
Including the cities of Logan, Smithfield, Brigham City, Ogden, 
Bountiful, Lehi, Provo, Nephi, Huntsville, Park City, 
and Heber City
235 AM MDT Sat Sep 15 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 10 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Salt Lake City has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from noon today to 10 PM MDT this
evening.

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

* WINDS...Southwest winds gusting 45 to 55 mph.

* TIMING...Winds will increase through midday, becoming strong
  during the mid to late afternoon hours. Winds will gradually
  diminish this evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong cross winds are expected to impact travel along
  all east-west oriented roadways, especially along the US 6
  corridor, State Route 50, and Interstate 80. Areas of blowing 
  dust may reduce visibilities at times.

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.

&&

$$

UTZ003-005-015-016-152300-
/O.CON.KSLC.WI.Y.0016.180915T1800Z-180916T0400Z/
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
235 AM MDT Sat Sep 15 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 10 PM MDT
THIS EVENING...

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

* WINDS...Southwest winds gusting 45 to 55 mph.

* TIMING...Winds will increase through midday, becoming strong
  during the mid to late afternoon hours. Winds will gradually
  diminish this evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong cross winds are expected to impact travel along
  all east-west oriented roadways, especially along the US 6
  corridor, State Route 50, and Interstate 80. Areas of blowing
  dust may reduce visibilities at times.

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
753 
WWUS75 KSLC 150847
NPWSLC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT
247 AM MDT Sat Sep 15 2018

UTZ001>006-015-016-152300-
/O.CON.KSLC.WI.Y.0016.180915T1800Z-180916T0400Z/
Cache Valley/Utah Portion-Northern Wasatch Front-
Salt Lake and Tooele Valleys-Southern Wasatch Front-
Great Salt Lake Desert and Mountains-Wasatch Mountain Valleys-
West Central Utah-Southwest Utah-
Including the cities of Logan, Smithfield, Brigham City, Ogden, 
Bountiful, Salt Lake City, Tooele, Lehi, Provo, Nephi, Wendover, 
Snowville, Huntsville, Park City, Heber City, Delta, Fillmore, 
Beaver, Cedar City, and Milford
247 AM MDT Sat Sep 15 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 10 PM MDT
THIS EVENING...

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

* WINDS...Southwest winds gusting 45 to 55 mph.

* TIMING...Winds will increase through midday, becoming strong 
  during the mid to late afternoon hours. Winds will gradually 
  diminish this evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong cross winds are expected to impact travel along
  all east-west oriented roadways, especially along the US 6
  corridor, State Route 50, and Interstate 80. Those driving high
  profile vehicles and those towing trailers will most likely be 
  affected.

  Areas of blowing dust may reduce visibilities at times. The 
  strong winds will cause a rough chop on lakes and reservoirs, 
 causing hazardous boating conditions. 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 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
298 
WWUS75 KSLC 152057
NPWSLC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT
257 PM MDT Sat Sep 15 2018



UTZ001>006-015-016-160400-
/O.CON.KSLC.WI.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-180916T0400Z/
Cache Valley/Utah Portion-Northern Wasatch Front-
Salt Lake and Tooele Valleys-Southern Wasatch Front-
Great Salt Lake Desert and Mountains-Wasatch Mountain Valleys-
West Central Utah-Southwest Utah-
Including the cities of Logan, Smithfield, Brigham City, Ogden, 
Bountiful, Salt Lake City, Tooele, Lehi, Provo, Nephi, Wendover, 
Snowville, Huntsville, Park City, Heber City, Delta, Fillmore, 
Beaver, Cedar City, and Milford
257 PM MDT Sat Sep 15 2018

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

* AFFECTED AREA...The Wasatch Front, Great Salt Lake Desert and
  Mountains, West Central and Southwest Utah. The Cache Valley,
  and Wasatch Mountain Valleys.

* WINDS...Southwest winds gusting 45 to 55 mph.

* TIMING...Winds will will remain strong and gusty today before 
  tapering later this evening.
 
* IMPACTS...Strong cross winds are expected to impact travel along
  all east-west oriented roadways, especially along the US 6
  corridor, State Route 50, and Interstate 80. Those driving high
  profile vehicles and those towing trailers will most likely be
  affected. Areas of blowing dust may periodically reduce
  visibilities.

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
968 
WWUS75 KSLC 160359
NPWSLC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT
959 PM MDT Sat Sep 15 2018


UTZ001>006-015-016-160500-
/O.EXP.KSLC.WI.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-180916T0400Z/
Cache Valley/Utah Portion-Northern Wasatch Front-
Salt Lake and Tooele Valleys-Southern Wasatch Front-
Great Salt Lake Desert and Mountains-Wasatch Mountain Valleys-
West Central Utah-Southwest Utah-
Including the cities of Logan, Smithfield, Brigham City, Ogden, 
Bountiful, Salt Lake City, Tooele, Lehi, Provo, Nephi, Wendover, 
Snowville, Huntsville, Park City, Heber City, Delta, Fillmore, 
Beaver, Cedar City, and Milford
959 PM MDT Sat Sep 15 2018

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

The strong southerly winds across the advisory area from earlier
this evening decreased significantly at mid-evening. Winds are
not expected to strengthen overnight. 

$$

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
Sep 14, 2:07 AM MDTFire Weather WatchSLCGarfield, Kane, San Juan, Washington, Wayne12 hr
Sep 14, 2:33 PM MDTRed Flag WarningSLCGarfield, Kane, San Juan, Washington, Wayne31 hr
Sep 14, 2:33 PM MDTRed Flag WarningSLCBeaver, Box Elder, Cache, Carbon, Davis, Emery and 15 more54 hr

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