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Wind Advisory 2, NWS Salt Lake City, UT

February 17, 2018

NWS Salt Lake City, UT issued this wind advisory at Feb 17, 2018, 2:50 PM MST. It took effect at Feb 18, 2018, 9:00 AM MST. It was in force for 12 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Feb 17, 2018, 2:50 PM MST (21:50 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 18, 2018, 9:00 AM MST
Expired
Feb 18, 2018, 9:00 PM MST
In force
12 hr
Issued by
NWS Salt Lake City, UT

The text

As transmitted.

774 
WWUS75 KSLC 172150
NPWSLC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT
250 PM MST Sat Feb 17 2018

UTZ013-020-021-181300-
/O.NEW.KSLC.WI.Y.0002.180218T1600Z-180219T0400Z/
San Rafael Swell-South Central Utah-
Glen Canyon Recreation Area/Lake Powell-
Including the cities of Green River, Hanksville, Kanab, 
Escalante, and Bullfrog
250 PM MST Sat Feb 17 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 9 PM MST SUNDAY...

The National Weather Service in Salt Lake City has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from 9 AM to 9 PM MST Sunday.

* AFFECTED AREA...The San Rafael Swell, South Central Utah, The
  Glen Canyon Recreation Area and Lake Powell. 

* WINDS...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts around 50 mph. 

* TIMING...Winds will start to pick up Sunday morning then remain
  strong and gusty into Sunday evening before diminishing. 

* IMPACTS...Strong cross winds will make high profile vehicles
  difficult to handle. Visibility will be locally reduced in
  blowing dust. The strong winds will make waters choppy on area
  lakes.  

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.

&&

$$

UTZ015-016-181300-
/O.NEW.KSLC.WI.Y.0002.180218T1600Z-180219T0300Z/
West Central Utah-Southwest Utah-
Including the cities of Delta, Fillmore, Beaver, Cedar City, 
and Milford
250 PM MST Sat Feb 17 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 8 PM MST SUNDAY...

The National Weather Service in Salt Lake City has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from 9 AM to 8 PM MST Sunday.

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

* WINDS...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts over 50 mph.
 
* TIMING...Winds will start to pick up Sunday morning then remain
  strong and gusty into Sunday evening before diminishing. 

* IMPACTS...Strong cross winds will make high profile vehicles
  difficult to handle. Visibility will be locally reduced 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
3 follow-up statements
022 
WWUS75 KSLC 181138
NPWSLC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT
438 AM MST Sun Feb 18 2018

UTZ014-517-518-190000-
/O.EXA.KSLC.WI.Y.0002.180218T1600Z-180219T0400Z/
Sanpete/Sevier Valleys-Central Mountains-Southern Mountains-
Including the cities of Manti, Richfield, Cove Fort, Koosharem, 
Fish Lake, Loa, Panguitch, and Bryce Canyon
438 AM MST Sun Feb 18 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 9 PM MST
THIS EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Salt Lake City has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from 9 AM this morning to 9 PM MST
this evening.

* AFFECTED AREA...The Sanpete and Sevier valleys, central and
  southern mountains.

* WINDS...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts around 50 mph,
  with 80 mph gusts near ridges and in mountain passes.

* TIMING...Winds will increase this morning then remain strong and
  gusty into this evening before diminishing.

* IMPACTS...Strong cross winds will make high profile vehicles
  difficult to handle. Visibility will be locally reduced in
  blowing dust. Wind sensitive activities will be affected.

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.

&&

$$

UTZ015-016-190000-
/O.EXT.KSLC.WI.Y.0002.180218T1600Z-180219T0400Z/
West Central Utah-Southwest Utah-
Including the cities of Delta, Fillmore, Beaver, Cedar City, 
and Milford
438 AM MST Sun Feb 18 2018

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 9 PM MST
THIS EVENING...

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

* WINDS...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts around 55 mph.

* TIMING...Winds will increase this morning then remain strong and
  gusty into this evening before diminishing.

* IMPACTS...Strong cross winds will make high profile vehicles
  difficult to handle. Visibility will be locally reduced in
  blowing dust. Wind sensitive activities will be affected.

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.

&&

$$

UTZ013-020-021-190000-
/O.CON.KSLC.WI.Y.0002.180218T1600Z-180219T0400Z/
San Rafael Swell-South Central Utah-
Glen Canyon Recreation Area/Lake Powell-
Including the cities of Green River, Hanksville, Kanab, 
Escalante, and Bullfrog
438 AM MST Sun Feb 18 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 9 PM
MST THIS EVENING...

* AFFECTED AREA...The San Rafael Swell, South Central Utah, The 
  Glen Canyon Recreation Area and Lake Powell.

* WINDS...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts around 50 mph.

* TIMING...Winds will increase this morning then remain strong and
  gusty into this evening before diminishing.

* IMPACTS...Strong cross winds will make high profile vehicles
  difficult to handle. Visibility will be locally reduced in
  blowing dust. The strong winds will make waters dangerously
  choppy on area lakes. Wind sensitive activities will be
  affected. 

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
412 
WWUS75 KSLC 182228
NPWSLC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT
328 PM MST Sun Feb 18 2018


UTZ013>016-020-021-517-518-190400-
/O.CON.KSLC.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-180219T0400Z/
San Rafael Swell-Sanpete/Sevier Valleys-West Central Utah-
Southwest Utah-South Central Utah-
Glen Canyon Recreation Area/Lake Powell-Central Mountains-
Southern Mountains-
Including the cities of Green River, Hanksville, Manti, 
Richfield, Delta, Fillmore, Beaver, Cedar City, Milford, Kanab, 
Escalante, Bullfrog, Cove Fort, Koosharem, Fish Lake, Loa, 
Panguitch, and Bryce Canyon
328 PM MST Sun Feb 18 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MST THIS EVENING...

* AFFECTED AREA...The San Rafael Swell, South Central Utah, The
  Glen Canyon Recreation Area and Lake Powell, The Sanpete and
  Sevier Valleys, The Southern and Central Mountains, The
  Southwest and West-Central Valleys of Utah. 
  

* WINDS...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts around 50 mph.

* TIMING...Winds will remain strong and gusty into early this 
  evening before diminishing.

* IMPACTS...Strong cross winds will make high profile vehicles 
  difficult to handle. Visibility will be locally reduced in 
  blowing dust. The strong winds will make waters dangerously 
  choppy on area lakes. Wind sensitive activities will be 
  affected.

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
795 
WWUS75 KSLC 190354
NPWSLC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT
854 PM MST Sun Feb 18 2018

UTZ013>016-020-021-517-518-190500-
/O.EXP.KSLC.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-180219T0400Z/
San Rafael Swell-Sanpete/Sevier Valleys-West Central Utah-
Southwest Utah-South Central Utah-
Glen Canyon Recreation Area/Lake Powell-Central Mountains-
Southern Mountains-
Including the cities of Green River, Hanksville, Manti, 
Richfield, Delta, Fillmore, Beaver, Cedar City, Milford, Kanab, 
Escalante, Bullfrog, Cove Fort, Koosharem, Fish Lake, Loa, 
Panguitch, and Bryce Canyon
854 PM MST Sun Feb 18 2018

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM MST THIS EVENING...

Occasional wind gusts to 45 mph will continue for the next few
hours across the southwestern Utah valleys. While winds will
remain elevated, wind advisory criteria is not expected to be met
through the remainder of the night.

$$

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
Feb 17, 3:53 PM MSTWinter Storm WarningSLC62 hr
Feb 17, 3:53 PM MSTWinter Weather AdvisorySLC36 hr

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Sources

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