Alert archive / Utah / Wind Advisories in 2018
Wind Advisory 18, NWS Salt Lake City, UT
NWS Salt Lake City, UT issued this wind advisory at Oct 30, 2018, 3:00 AM MDT. It was in force for 24 hr.
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The facts
- Issued
- Oct 30, 2018, 3:00 AM MDT (09:00 UTC)
- Expired
- Oct 31, 2018, 3:00 AM MDT
- In force
- 24 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Salt Lake City, UT
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424 WWUS75 KSLC 300900 NPWSLC URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT 300 AM MDT Tue Oct 30 2018 UTZ019-302300- /O.NEW.KSLC.WI.Y.0018.181030T0900Z-181031T1600Z/ Utahs Dixie and Zion National Park- Including the city of St George 300 AM MDT Tue Oct 30 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM MDT WEDNESDAY... The National Weather Service in Salt Lake City has issued a Wind Advisory, which is in effect until 10 AM MDT Wednesday. * AFFECTED AREA...Utah's Dixie except for St. George. St. George is not in this Wind Advisory. * WINDS...Northeast wind gusts up to 50 mph. * TIMING...Quickly strengthening this morning, with a relative lull expected this afternoon. The strongest winds are anticipated this evening into tonight, with winds gradually decreasing Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...The strongest winds are expected along the Interstate 15 corridor from the town of Washington to the Iron county line, as well as along the Bull Valley and Beaver Dam mountains. Those participating in outdoor activities should be prepared for strong wind gusts. 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. && $$ For more information from NOAA/National Weather Service visit... http://weather.gov/saltlakecity For information on potential travel impacts visit... http://udottraffic.utah.gov/roadweatherforecast.aspx
3 follow-up statements
238 WWUS75 KSLC 302106 NPWSLC URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT 306 PM MDT Tue Oct 30 2018 UTZ019-311030- /O.CON.KSLC.WI.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-181031T1600Z/ Utahs Dixie and Zion National Park- Including the city of St George 306 PM MDT Tue Oct 30 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM MDT WEDNESDAY... * AFFECTED AREA...Utah's Dixie in the canyon wind prone areas, including the I-15 corridor. St. George is not in this Wind Advisory. * WINDS...Northeast wind gusts 50-55 mph. * TIMING...Breezy conditions late this afternoon will increase quickly this evening, with the period of strongest winds expected between 9 pm and midnight. Strong winds will linger through early Wednesday morning before diminishing by mid- morning. * IMPACTS...The strongest winds are expected along the I-15 corridor from the town of Washington to the Iron county line, as well as along the Bull Valley and Beaver Dam mountains. Travel will become difficult for high profile vehicles. Secure loose outdoor items that may be blown about easily, including holiday decorations. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that sustained wind speeds of at least 31 mph or gusts of 45 mph are expected. Motorists in the advisory area should be prepared for sudden gusty cross winds which can make driving difficult. && $$ 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
606 WWUS75 KSLC 310253 NPWSLC URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT 853 PM MDT Tue Oct 30 2018 UTZ019-311300- /O.CON.KSLC.WI.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-181031T1600Z/ Utahs Dixie and Zion National Park- Including the city of St George 853 PM MDT Tue Oct 30 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM MDT WEDNESDAY... * AFFECTED AREA...Near north-south running canyons in Washington County. * WINDS...Northeast wind 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 55 mph. * TIMING...Gusty winds will continue to increase this evening. The strongest wind gusts are expected late this evening into early Wednesday morning before gradually diminishing. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can be expected in north-south canyons in Washington County. High profile vehicles may be impacted on roads experiencing cross winds. 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. && $$ For more information from NOAA/National Weather Service visit... http://weather.gov/saltlakecity For information on potential travel impacts visit... http://udottraffic.utah.gov/roadweatherforecast.aspx
491 WWUS75 KSLC 310900 NPWSLC URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT 300 AM MDT Wed Oct 31 2018 UTZ019-311000- /O.CAN.KSLC.WI.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-181031T1600Z/ Utahs Dixie and Zion National Park- Including the city of St George 300 AM MDT Wed Oct 31 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in Salt Lake City has cancelled the Wind Advisory. Winds in canyons and along the mountain ranges near Dixie peaked earlier and are now declining. Therefore the wind advisory has been cancelled. $$ 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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