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Wind Advisory 9, NWS Salt Lake City, UT

April 12, 2018

NWS Salt Lake City, UT issued this wind advisory at Apr 12, 2018, 10:36 PM MDT. It was in force for 11 hr.

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Issued
Apr 12, 2018, 10:36 PM MDT (04:36 UTC)
Expired
Apr 13, 2018, 9:39 AM MDT
In force
11 hr
Issued by
NWS Salt Lake City, UT

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876 
WWUS75 KSLC 130436
NPWSLC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT
1036 PM MDT Thu Apr 12 2018

UTZ011-131300-
/O.CAN.KSLC.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-180413T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KSLC.WI.Y.0009.180413T0436Z-180413T1800Z/
Western Uinta Basin-
Including the cities of Duchesne and Roosevelt
1036 PM MDT Thu Apr 12 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT FRIDAY...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Salt Lake City has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect until noon MDT Friday. The High Wind
Warning has been cancelled.

* AFFECTED AREA...The western Uinta Basin along with Castle 
  Country.

* WINDS...West-northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45
  mph.

* TIMING...Gusty west-northwest winds will continue overnight,
  gradually decreasing Friday morning.

* IMPACTS...High profile and lightweight vehicles will be most
  susceptible to these strong 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. Wind sensitive activities may be affected.

&&

$$

UTZ005-131300-
/O.EXT.KSLC.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-180413T1800Z/
Great Salt Lake Desert and Mountains-
Including the cities of Wendover and Snowville
1036 PM MDT Thu Apr 12 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT FRIDAY...

* AFFECTED AREA...The Great Salt Lake Desert including I-80 west 
  of Salt Lake City and I-84 between Tremonton and Snowville.

* WINDS...West-northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts in excess 
  of 60 mph.

* TIMING...Strong and gusty northwest winds will continue
  overnight, then gradually taper off Friday morning.

* IMPACTS...Significant crosswinds are expected to impact travel
  along east to west oriented routes including Interstate 80 west
  of Salt Lake City, as well as State Route 30 and Interstate 84
  near the Idaho border in far northwest Utah. High profile and
  lightweight vehicles will be most susceptible to these strong
  winds. Isolated areas of blowing dust are possible, which could
  reduce visibilities to under 1 mile at times. Wind sensitive
  activities will be affected.

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.

&&

$$

UTZ012-131300-
/O.EXT.KSLC.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-180413T1800Z/
Castle Country-
Including the cities of Price, Castle Dale, and Emery
1036 PM MDT Thu Apr 12 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT FRIDAY...

* AFFECTED AREA...The western Uinta Basin along with Castle 
  Country.

* WINDS...West-northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts in excess 
  of 60 mph.

* TIMING...Strong and gusty west-northwest winds will continue to
  remain strong overnight. Winds will gradually decrease Friday
  morning.

* IMPACTS...Significant crosswinds are expected to impact travel
  along north to south oriented routes including Highway 10 from
  Price to I-70. High profile and lightweight vehicles will be
  most susceptible to these strong winds. Isolated areas of
  blowing dust are possible, which could reduce visibilities to
  under 1 mile at times. Wind sensitive activities will be 
  affected.

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.

&&

$$

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
2 follow-up statements
472 
WWUS75 KSLC 130909
NPWSLC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT
309 AM MDT Fri Apr 13 2018


UTZ012-131015-
/O.CAN.KSLC.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-180413T1800Z/
Castle Country-
Including the cities of Price, Castle Dale, and Emery
309 AM MDT Fri Apr 13 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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

Gusty northwest winds will develop later this morning. Significant
impacts from these winds are no longer expected. 

$$

UTZ005-131800-
/O.CON.KSLC.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-180413T1800Z/
Great Salt Lake Desert and Mountains-
Including the cities of Wendover and Snowville
309 AM MDT Fri Apr 13 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT TODAY...

* AFFECTED AREA...The Great Salt Lake Desert including I-80 west 
  of Salt Lake City and I-84 between Tremonton and Snowville.

* WINDS...West-northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts in excess 
  of 50 mph.

* TIMING...Strong and gusty northwest winds will continue this
  morning, then taper off this afternoon. 

* IMPACTS...Significant crosswinds are expected to impact travel
  along east to west oriented routes including Interstate 80 west
  of Salt Lake City, as well as State Route 30 and Interstate 84
  near the Idaho border in far northwest Utah. High profile and
  lightweight vehicles will be most susceptible to these strong
  winds. 

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.

&&

$$

UTZ011-131800-
/O.CON.KSLC.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-180413T1800Z/
Western Uinta Basin-
Including the cities of Duchesne and Roosevelt
309 AM MDT Fri Apr 13 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT TODAY...

* AFFECTED AREA...The western Uinta Basin.

* WINDS...West-northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 
  mph.

* TIMING...Gusty west-northwest winds will continue this morning,
  then gradually decrease during the afternoon. 

* IMPACTS...High profile and lightweight vehicles will be most 
  susceptible to these strong 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. Wind sensitive activities may be
affected.

&&

$$

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
435 
WWUS75 KSLC 131539
NPWSLC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT
939 AM MDT Fri Apr 13 2018

UTZ011-131645-
/O.CAN.KSLC.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-180413T1800Z/
Western Uinta Basin-
Including the cities of Duchesne and Roosevelt
939 AM MDT Fri Apr 13 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

Gusty northwest winds will continue, however they will remain
below wind advisory criteria for the remainder of the day.
Therefore, the wind advisory has been cancelled.

$$

UTZ005-131800-
/O.CON.KSLC.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-180413T1800Z/
Great Salt Lake Desert and Mountains-
Including the cities of Wendover and Snowville
939 AM MDT Fri Apr 13 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT TODAY...

* AFFECTED AREA...The Great Salt Lake Desert mainly near Wendover
  and Snowville.

* WINDS...West-northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts in excess
  of 60 mph.

* TIMING...Strong and gusty northwest winds will continue to taper
  off this morning..

* IMPACTS...Significant crosswinds are expected to impact travel 
  along east to west oriented routes including Interstate 80 
  west of Salt Lake City, as well as State Route 30 and 
  Interstate 84 near the Idaho border in far northwest Utah. 
  High profile and lightweight vehicles will be most susceptible 
  to these strong winds.

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.

&&

$$

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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