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Wind Advisory 4, NWS Salt Lake City, UT

March 1, 2018

NWS Salt Lake City, UT issued this wind advisory at Mar 1, 2018, 1:50 PM MST. It took effect at Mar 2, 2018, 3:00 AM MST. It was in force for 43 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 1, 2018, 1:50 PM MST (20:50 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 2, 2018, 3:00 AM MST
Expired
Mar 3, 2018, 9:54 PM MST
In force
43 hr
Issued by
NWS Salt Lake City, UT

The text

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434 
WWUS75 KSLC 012050
NPWSLC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT
150 PM MST Thu Mar 1 2018

UTZ003-005-015-016-020600-
/O.NEW.KSLC.WI.Y.0004.180302T1000Z-180303T0300Z/
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
150 PM MST Thu Mar 1 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 8 PM MST FRIDAY...

The National Weather Service in Salt Lake City has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from 3 AM to 8 PM MST Friday.

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

* WINDS...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts in excess of 50 mph. 

* TIMING...Developing late tonight and continuing through the day
  Friday before tapering Friday evening. 

* IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds can be expected along all east-west
  oriented routes including Interstate 80 and US Highway 50, 
  which will make high profile vehicles difficult to handle. 
  Visibilities may be reduced at times 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
8 follow-up statements
055 
WWUS75 KSLC 021349
NPWSLC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT
649 AM MST Fri Mar 2 2018


UTZ005-022200-
/O.EXT.KSLC.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-180302T2300Z/
Great Salt Lake Desert and Mountains-
Including the cities of Wendover and Snowville
649 AM MST Fri Mar 2 2018

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON...

* AFFECTED AREA...The Great Salt Lake Desert and Mountains.

* WINDS...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts in excess of 50 
  mph.

* TIMING...Continuing through 4 pm this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds can be expected along all east-
  west oriented routes including Interstate 80 and US Highway 50,
   which will make high profile vehicles difficult to handle. 
  Visibilities may be reduced at times 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.

&&

$$

UTZ003-015-016-022200-
/O.CON.KSLC.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-180303T0300Z/
Salt Lake and Tooele Valleys-West Central Utah-Southwest Utah-
Including the cities of Salt Lake City, Tooele, Delta, Fillmore, 
Beaver, Cedar City, and Milford
649 AM MST Fri Mar 2 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS EVENING...

* AFFECTED AREA...The Salt Lake and Tooele Valleys, along with 
  West Central and Southwest Utah.

* WINDS...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts in excess of 50 
  mph.

* TIMING...Continuing through today before tapering this evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds can be expected along all east-
  west oriented routes including Interstate 80 and US Highway 50,
   which will make high profile vehicles difficult to handle. 
  Visibilities may be reduced at times 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
387 
WWUS75 KSLC 021459
NPWSLC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT
759 AM MST Fri Mar 2 2018


UTZ005-030000-
/O.UPG.KSLC.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-180302T2300Z/
/O.NEW.KSLC.HW.W.0001.180302T1459Z-180303T0300Z/
Great Salt Lake Desert and Mountains-
Including the cities of Wendover and Snowville
759 AM MST Fri Mar 2 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Salt Lake City has issued a High
Wind Warning, which is in effect until 8 PM MST this evening. The
Wind Advisory is no longer in effect.

* AFFECTED AREA...The Great Salt Lake Desert and Mountains.

* WINDS...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts in excess of 60 
  mph.

* TIMING...Continuing through today before diminishing this
  evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds can be expected along all east-west
  oriented routes including Interstate 80, which will make high 
  profile vehicles difficult to handle. Visibilities may be 
  reduced at times in blowing dust.

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.

&&

$$

UTZ003-030000-
/O.UPG.KSLC.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-180303T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KSLC.HW.W.0001.180302T1459Z-180303T0300Z/
Salt Lake and Tooele Valleys-
Including the cities of Salt Lake City and Tooele
759 AM MST Fri Mar 2 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Salt Lake City has issued a High
Wind Warning, which is in effect until 8 PM MST this evening. The
Wind Advisory is no longer in effect.

* AFFECTED AREA...The Salt Lake and Tooele Valleys.

* WINDS...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts in excess of 60 
  mph.

* TIMING...Continuing through today before diminishing this
  evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds can be expected along all east-west
  oriented routes including Interstate 80, which will make high 
  profile vehicles difficult to handle. Visibilities may be 
  reduced at times in blowing dust.

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.

&&

$$

UTZ015-016-030000-
/O.CON.KSLC.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-180303T0300Z/
West Central Utah-Southwest Utah-
Including the cities of Delta, Fillmore, Beaver, Cedar City, 
and Milford
759 AM MST Fri Mar 2 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS EVENING...

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

* WINDS...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts in excess of 50 
  mph.

* TIMING...Continuing through today before tapering this evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds can be expected along all east-west
  oriented routes including US Highway 50, which will make high 
  profile vehicles difficult to handle. Visibilities may be 
  reduced at times 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
457 
WWUS75 KSLC 022050
NPWSLC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT
150 PM MST Fri Mar 2 2018

UTZ003-005-030300-
/O.CON.KSLC.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180303T0300Z/
Salt Lake and Tooele Valleys-Great Salt Lake Desert and Mountains-
Including the cities of Salt Lake City, Tooele, Wendover, 
and Snowville
150 PM MST Fri Mar 2 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS
EVENING...

* 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 in excess of 60 
  mph.

* TIMING...Continuing through the remainder of the afternoon
  before diminishing this evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds can be expected along all east-
  west oriented routes including Interstate 80, which will make 
  high profile vehicles difficult to handle. Visibilities may be 
  reduced at times in blowing dust.

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.

&&

$$

UTZ015-016-030300-
/O.CON.KSLC.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-180303T0300Z/
West Central Utah-Southwest Utah-
Including the cities of Delta, Fillmore, Beaver, Cedar City, 
and Milford
150 PM MST Fri Mar 2 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS EVENING...

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

* WINDS...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts in excess of 50 
  mph.

* TIMING...Continuing through the remainder of the afternoon
  before diminishing this evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds can be expected along all east-
  west oriented routes including US Highway 50, which will make 
  high profile vehicles difficult to handle. Visibilities may be 
  reduced at times 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
059 
WWUS75 KSLC 030038
NPWSLC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT
538 PM MST Fri Mar 2 2018

UTZ003-005-030145-
/O.CAN.KSLC.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180303T0300Z/
Salt Lake and Tooele Valleys-Great Salt Lake Desert and Mountains-
Including the cities of Salt Lake City, Tooele, Wendover, 
and Snowville
538 PM MST Fri Mar 2 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Salt Lake City has cancelled the
High Wind Warning.

Winds have diminished behind a cold front. However, localized 
gusts to 35 mph will remain possible through this evening.

$$

UTZ015-016-031200-
/O.EXT.KSLC.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-180304T0400Z/
West Central Utah-Southwest Utah-
Including the cities of Delta, Fillmore, Beaver, Cedar City, 
and Milford
538 PM MST Fri Mar 2 2018

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MST SATURDAY...

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

* WINDS...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts in excess of 50 
  mph.

* TIMING...Winds will remain strong and gusty through the early
  evening hours, then diminish somewhat overnight before
  strengthening again by late Saturday morning and continuing into
  Saturday evening.
 
* IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds can be expected along all east- 
  west oriented routes including US Highway 50, which will make 
  high profile vehicles difficult to handle. Visibilities may be 
  reduced at times 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
444 
WWUS75 KSLC 031028
NPWSLC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT
328 AM MST Sat Mar 3 2018


UTZ020-021-040000-
/O.EXB.KSLC.WI.Y.0004.180303T2100Z-180304T1200Z/
South Central Utah-Glen Canyon Recreation Area/Lake Powell-
Including the cities of Kanab, Escalante, and Bullfrog
328 AM MST Sat Mar 3 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 5 AM MST
SUNDAY...

The National Weather Service in Salt Lake City has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from 2 PM this afternoon to 5 AM MST
Sunday.

* AFFECTED AREA...South central valleys.

* WINDS...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts in excess of 50 
  mph.

* TIMING...Winds will increase this afternoon and remain strong
  and gusty through most of tonight, then diminish somewhat
  towards sunrise. 

* IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds can be expected along all east- west
  oriented routes including US Highway 89, which will make high
  profile vehicles difficult to handle. Visibilities may be
  reduced at times in blowing dust. Boating on Lake Powell will
  become hazardous.

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.

&&

$$

UTZ015-016-040000-
/O.CON.KSLC.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-180304T0400Z/
West Central Utah-Southwest Utah-
Including the cities of Delta, Fillmore, Beaver, Cedar City, 
and Milford
328 AM MST Sat Mar 3 2018

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

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

* WINDS...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts in excess of 50 
  mph.

* TIMING...Winds will remain strong and gusty through the early 
  evening hours, then diminish somewhat overnight before 
  strengthening again by late Saturday morning and continuing 
  into Saturday evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds can be expected along all east- 
  west oriented routes including US Highway 50, which will make 
  high profile vehicles difficult to handle. Visibilities may be 
  reduced at times 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
960 
WWUS75 KSLC 031600
NPWSLC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT
900 AM MST Sat Mar 3 2018

UTZ015-016-040000-
/O.CON.KSLC.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-180304T0400Z/
West Central Utah-Southwest Utah-
Including the cities of Delta, Fillmore, Beaver, Cedar City, 
and Milford
900 AM MST Sat Mar 3 2018

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

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

* WINDS...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts in excess of 50 
  mph.

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

* IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds can be expected along all east- 
  west oriented routes including US Highway 50, which will make 
  high profile vehicles difficult to handle. Visibilities may be 
  reduced at times 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.

&&

$$

UTZ020-021-040000-
/O.CON.KSLC.WI.Y.0004.180303T2100Z-180304T1200Z/
South Central Utah-Glen Canyon Recreation Area/Lake Powell-
Including the cities of Kanab, Escalante, and Bullfrog
900 AM MST Sat Mar 3 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
5 AM MST SUNDAY...

* AFFECTED AREA...South central valleys and Glen Canyon Recreation
  Area, including Lake Powell.

* WINDS...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* TIMING...Winds will increase this afternoon and remain strong
  and gusty through most of tonight.

* IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds can be expected along all east- 
  west oriented routes including US Highway 89, which will make 
  high profile vehicles difficult to handle. Visibilities may be 
  reduced at times in blowing dust. Boating on Lake Powell will 
  become hazardous.

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
635 
WWUS75 KSLC 032100
NPWSLC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT
200 PM MST Sat Mar 3 2018

UTZ015-016-040400-
/O.CON.KSLC.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-180304T0400Z/
West Central Utah-Southwest Utah-
Including the cities of Delta, Fillmore, Beaver, Cedar City, 
and Milford
200 PM MST Sat Mar 3 2018

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

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

* WINDS...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts in excess of 50 
  mph.

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

* IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds can be expected along all east- 
  west oriented routes including US Highway 50, which will make 
  high profile vehicles difficult to handle. Visibilities may be 
  reduced at times 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.

&&

$$

UTZ020-021-040600-
/O.CON.KSLC.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-180304T1200Z/
South Central Utah-Glen Canyon Recreation Area/Lake Powell-
Including the cities of Kanab, Escalante, and Bullfrog
200 PM MST Sat Mar 3 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST SUNDAY...

* AFFECTED AREA...South central valleys and Glen Canyon 
  Recreation Area, including Lake Powell.

* WINDS...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* TIMING...Winds will increase this afternoon and remain strong 
  and gusty through most of tonight.

* IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds can be expected along all east- 
  west oriented routes including US Highway 89, which will make 
  high profile vehicles difficult to handle. Visibilities may be 
  reduced at times in blowing dust. Boating on Lake Powell will 
  become hazardous.

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
694 
WWUS75 KSLC 040454
NPWSLC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT
954 PM MST Sat Mar 3 2018

UTZ020-021-040600-
/O.CAN.KSLC.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-180304T1200Z/
South Central Utah-Glen Canyon Recreation Area/Lake Powell-
Including the cities of Kanab, Escalante, and Bullfrog
954 PM MST Sat Mar 3 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Salt Lake City has cancelled the
Wind Advisory for south central Utah and the Lake Powell area.
Winds will continue to gust into the 25-35 mph range overnight but
remain below advisory criteria. 

$$

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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