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Wind Advisory 18, NWS Salt Lake City, UT

October 30, 2018

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

The text

As transmitted.

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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