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Wind Advisory 5, NWS Salt Lake City, UT

March 13, 2018

NWS Salt Lake City, UT issued this wind advisory at Mar 13, 2018, 3:48 PM MDT. It took effect at Mar 14, 2018, 9:00 AM MDT. It was in force for 12 hr.

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Issued
Mar 13, 2018, 3:48 PM MDT (21:48 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 14, 2018, 9:00 AM MDT
Expired
Mar 14, 2018, 9:00 PM MDT
In force
12 hr
Issued by
NWS Salt Lake City, UT

The text

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372 
WWUS75 KSLC 132148
NPWSLC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT
348 PM MDT Tue Mar 13 2018

...STRONG AND GUSTY SOUTH WINDS FOR WESTERN UTAH WEDNESDAY...

.A cold front advancing into eastern Nevada early Wednesday will
generate strong and gusty southerly winds across the western
valleys of Utah. The strongest winds will extend from interstate
80 over the Salt Flats south to the Cedar City area. Winds will
decrease from the north during the afternoon as the cold front
moves southeast across the advisory area.

UTZ015-016-140600-
/O.NEW.KSLC.WI.Y.0005.180314T1500Z-180315T0300Z/
West Central Utah-Southwest Utah-
Including the cities of Delta, Fillmore, Beaver, Cedar City, 
and Milford
348 PM MDT Tue Mar 13 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 9 PM MDT WEDNESDAY...

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

* AFFECTED AREA...The west-central and southwest valleys of Utah.

* WINDS...South 20 to 30 mph with gusts near 45 mph.

* TIMING...South winds will develop around mid-morning, then 
  remain strong late morning through early evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong cross winds will make for hazardous travel
  conditions for high profile and light weight vehicles. Areas of
  blowing dust are possible near open farm and range lands.

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.

&&

$$

UTZ003-004-140600-
/O.NEW.KSLC.WI.Y.0005.180314T1500Z-180315T0000Z/
Salt Lake and Tooele Valleys-Southern Wasatch Front-
Including the cities of Salt Lake City, Tooele, Lehi, Provo, 
and Nephi
348 PM MDT Tue Mar 13 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 6 PM MDT WEDNESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Salt Lake City has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from 9 AM to 6 PM MDT Wednesday.

* AFFECTED AREA...The Salt Lake and Tooele valleys, the southern
  Wasatch Front.

* WINDS...South 20 to 30 mph with gusts near 45 mph.

* TIMING...South winds will increase early Wednesday morning, with
  the strongest winds during the late morning through the afternoon
  hours. Winds will decrease behind a cold front late in the day.

* IMPACTS...The strong winds will create hazardous travel
  conditions for light weight and high profile vehicles. The
  greatest hazard will be along interstate 80 west of Salt Lake
  City along with most routes south of Provo.

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.

&&

$$

UTZ005-140600-
/O.NEW.KSLC.WI.Y.0005.180314T1500Z-180315T0000Z/
Great Salt Lake Desert and Mountains-
Including the cities of Wendover and Snowville
348 PM MDT Tue Mar 13 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 6 PM MDT WEDNESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Salt Lake City has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from 9 AM to 6 PM MDT Wednesday.

* AFFECTED AREA...The Great Salt Lake Desert and Mountains. The 
  advisory is mainly for areas south of interstate 80.

* WINDS...South 20 to 30 mph with gusts near 45 mph.

* TIMING...South winds will increase early Wednesday morning, with
  the strongest winds during the late morning through the mid-
  afternoon hours. Winds will shift to the northwest and decrease
  behind a cold front during the late afternoon. 

* IMPACTS...Strong cross winds will make for hazardous travel
  conditions for high profile and light weight vehicles along
  interstate 80 across Tooele county. 

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
164 
WWUS75 KSLC 140314
NPWSLC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT
914 PM MDT Tue Mar 13 2018

...STRONG AND GUSTY SOUTH WINDS FOR WESTERN UTAH WEDNESDAY...

.A cold front advancing into eastern Nevada early Wednesday will
generate strong and gusty southerly winds across the western
valleys of Utah. The strongest winds will extend from interstate
80 over the Salt Flats south to the Cedar City area. Winds will
decrease from the north during the afternoon as the cold front
moves southeast across the advisory area.

UTZ015-016-141200-
/O.CON.KSLC.WI.Y.0005.180314T1500Z-180315T0300Z/
West Central Utah-Southwest Utah-
Including the cities of Delta, Fillmore, Beaver, Cedar City, 
and Milford
914 PM MDT Tue Mar 13 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 9 PM MDT
WEDNESDAY...

* AFFECTED AREA...The west-central and southwest valleys of Utah.

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

* TIMING...South winds will develop around mid-morning, then 
  remain strong late morning through early evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong cross winds will make for hazardous travel 
  conditions for high profile and light weight vehicles. Areas 
  of blowing dust are possible near open farm and range lands.

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.

&&

$$

UTZ003-004-141200-
/O.CON.KSLC.WI.Y.0005.180314T1500Z-180315T0000Z/
Salt Lake and Tooele Valleys-Southern Wasatch Front-
Including the cities of Salt Lake City, Tooele, Lehi, Provo, 
and Nephi
914 PM MDT Tue Mar 13 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 6 PM MDT
WEDNESDAY...

* AFFECTED AREA...The Salt Lake and Tooele valleys, the southern 
  Wasatch Front.

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

* TIMING...South winds will increase early Wednesday morning, 
  with the strongest winds during the late morning through the 
  afternoon hours. Winds will decrease behind a cold front late 
  in the day.

* IMPACTS...The strong winds will create hazardous travel 
  conditions for light weight and high profile vehicles. The 
  greatest hazard will be along interstate 80 west of Salt Lake 
  City along with most routes south of Provo.

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.

&&

$$

UTZ005-141200-
/O.CON.KSLC.WI.Y.0005.180314T1500Z-180315T0000Z/
Great Salt Lake Desert and Mountains-
Including the cities of Wendover and Snowville
914 PM MDT Tue Mar 13 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 6 PM MDT
WEDNESDAY...

* AFFECTED AREA...The Great Salt Lake Desert and Mountains. The 
  advisory is mainly for areas south of interstate 80.

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

* TIMING...South winds will increase early Wednesday morning, 
  with the strongest winds during the late morning through the 
  mid- afternoon hours. Winds will shift to the northwest and 
  decrease behind a cold front during the late afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Strong cross winds will make for hazardous travel 
  conditions for high profile and light weight vehicles along 
  interstate 80 across Tooele county.

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
052 
WWUS75 KSLC 140950
NPWSLC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT
350 AM MDT Wed Mar 14 2018

...STRONG AND GUSTY SOUTH WINDS FOR WESTERN UTAH WEDNESDAY...

.A cold front advancing into eastern Nevada early today will 
generate strong and gusty southerly winds across the western 
valleys of Utah. The strongest winds will extend from Interstate 
80 over the Salt Flats south to the Cedar City area. Winds will 
decrease from the north during the late afternoon as the cold 
front approaches the advisory area.

UTZ015-016-150300-
/O.CON.KSLC.WI.Y.0005.180314T1500Z-180315T0300Z/
West Central Utah-Southwest Utah-
Including the cities of Delta, Fillmore, Beaver, Cedar City, 
and Milford
350 AM MDT Wed Mar 14 2018

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

* AFFECTED AREA...The west-central and southwest valleys of Utah.

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

* TIMING...South winds will develop around mid-morning, then 
  remain strong late morning through early evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong cross winds will make for hazardous travel
  conditions for high-profile and light-weight vehicles. Areas of
  blowing dust are possible near open farm and range lands.

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.

&&

$$

UTZ003-004-150000-
/O.CON.KSLC.WI.Y.0005.180314T1500Z-180315T0000Z/
Salt Lake and Tooele Valleys-Southern Wasatch Front-
Including the cities of Salt Lake City, Tooele, Lehi, Provo, 
and Nephi
350 AM MDT Wed Mar 14 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM
MDT THIS EVENING...

* AFFECTED AREA...The Salt Lake and Tooele valleys, the southern 
  Wasatch Front.

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

* TIMING...South winds will increase this morning, with showers
  and possibly thunderstorms likely bringing stronger gusts in 
  the afternoon. Winds will decrease by late in the day.

* IMPACTS...The strong winds will create hazardous travel
  conditions for light-weight and high-profile vehicles. The 
  greatest hazard will be along Interstate 80 west of Salt Lake 
  City along with most routes south of Provo.

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.

&&

$$

UTZ005-150000-
/O.CON.KSLC.WI.Y.0005.180314T1500Z-180315T0000Z/
Great Salt Lake Desert and Mountains-
Including the cities of Wendover and Snowville
350 AM MDT Wed Mar 14 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM
MDT THIS EVENING...

* AFFECTED AREA...The Great Salt Lake Desert and Mountains. The 
  advisory is mainly for areas south of interstate 80.

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

* TIMING...South winds will increase early Wednesday morning, with
  the strongest winds during the late morning through the mid-
  afternoon hours. Showers and possibly thunderstorms may bring
  stronger gusts in the afternoon. Winds will shift to the 
  northwest and decrease behind a cold front during the late 
  afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Strong cross winds will make for hazardous travel
  conditions for high-profile and light-weight vehicles along 
  Interstate 80 across Tooele county.

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
381 
WWUS75 KSLC 142122
NPWSLC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT
322 PM MDT Wed Mar 14 2018


UTZ003-004-142230-
/O.CAN.KSLC.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-180315T0000Z/
Salt Lake and Tooele Valleys-Southern Wasatch Front-
Including the cities of Salt Lake City, Tooele, Lehi, Provo, 
and Nephi
322 PM MDT Wed Mar 14 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

The wind advisory for the Salt Lake and Tooele valleys, and the
southern Wasatch Front has been cancelled. Southerly winds will
develop again late this afternoon, but are not expected to
strengthen back to earlier speeds.

$$

UTZ015-016-150300-
/O.CON.KSLC.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-180315T0300Z/
West Central Utah-Southwest Utah-
Including the cities of Delta, Fillmore, Beaver, Cedar City, 
and Milford
322 PM MDT Wed Mar 14 2018

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

* AFFECTED AREA...The west-central and southwest valleys of Utah.

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

* TIMING...South winds will remain strong through early evening.
  Winds will remain gusty out of the south through late evening,
  but show a decreasing trend throughout the evening hours. 

* IMPACTS...Strong cross winds will make for hazardous travel 
  conditions for high-profile and light-weight vehicles. Areas 
  of blowing dust are possible near open farm and range lands.

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.

&&

$$

UTZ005-150000-
/O.CON.KSLC.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-180315T0000Z/
Great Salt Lake Desert and Mountains-
Including the cities of Wendover and Snowville
322 PM MDT Wed Mar 14 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

* AFFECTED AREA...The Great Salt Lake Desert and Mountains. The 
  advisory is mainly for areas south of interstate 80.

* WINDS...South 20 to 30 mph with gusts near 45 mph, switching to
  the west and gradually decreasing late this afternoon. 

* TIMING...Strong south winds will switch to the west and
  gradually decrease late this afternoon through early this
  evening. Showers and thunderstorms may generate stronger gusts. 
 
* IMPACTS...Strong and shifting cross winds will make for 
  hazardous travel conditions for high-profile and light-weight 
  vehicles along Interstate 80 across Tooele county.

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
501 
WWUS75 KSLC 150253
NPWSLC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT
853 PM MDT Wed Mar 14 2018

UTZ015-016-150400-
/O.EXP.KSLC.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-180315T0300Z/
West Central Utah-Southwest Utah-
Including the cities of Delta, Fillmore, Beaver, Cedar City, 
and Milford
853 PM MDT Wed Mar 14 2018

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

Winds have diminished over the impacted area, so the advisory is
being allowed to expire.

$$

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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