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Wind Advisory 11, NWS Grand Junction, CO

May 21, 2021San Juan County, Utah; Dolores County, Montezuma County, San Miguel County, Colorado

NWS Grand Junction, CO issued this wind advisory at May 21, 2021, 9:03 PM MDT for San Juan County, Utah; Dolores County, Montezuma County, San Miguel County, Colorado. It took effect at May 22, 2021, 12:00 PM MDT. It was in force for 11 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
May 21, 2021, 9:03 PM MDT (03:03 UTC)
In effect from
May 22, 2021, 12:00 PM MDT
Expired
May 22, 2021, 11:00 PM MDT
In force
11 hr
Issued by
NWS Grand Junction, CO

Counties Dolores County, CO, Montezuma County, CO, San Miguel County, CO, San Juan County, UT

The radar

The Grand Junction radar (KGJX), 163 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 03:05 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

The nearest sounding before it

Grand Junction, CO (KGJT), launched 00:00Z, 3.1 hours before the alert went out and 164 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Grand Junction, CO at 00:00Z on 2021-05-22Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 4 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Grand Junction, CO at 00:00Z on 2021-05-22The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 82 square meters per square second.1939587897117136Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
4 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-71 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
2072 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
69 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
82 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
126 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

093 
WWUS75 KGJT 220303
NPWGJT

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
903 PM MDT Fri May 21 2021

UTZ027-220500-
/O.EXP.KGJT.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-210522T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KGJT.WI.Y.0010.210522T0303Z-210522T0500Z/
Arches/Grand Flat-
Including the cities of Moab and Castle Valley
903 PM MDT Fri May 21 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Arches/Grand Flat.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM MDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

People, especially those with respiratory illnesses, heart
disease, the elderly, and children are recommended to stay
indoors and avoid prolonged outdoor exercise or heavy exertion
due to wind-blown dust.

&&

$$

UTZ022-029-221115-
/O.EXP.KGJT.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-210522T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KGJT.WI.Y.0011.210522T1800Z-210523T0500Z/
Southeast Utah-Canyonlands/Natural Bridges-
Including the cities of Blanding, Canyonlands National Park, Dead
Horse Point State Park, and Fry Canyon
903 PM MDT Fri May 21 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 11 PM MDT SATURDAY...

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

* WHERE...Southeast Utah and Canyonlands/Natural Bridges.

* WHEN...From noon to 11 PM MDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

People, especially those with respiratory illnesses, heart
disease, the elderly, and children are recommended to stay
indoors and avoid prolonged outdoor exercise or heavy exertion
due to wind-blown dust.

&&

$$

COZ001-UTZ024-028-220415-
/O.EXP.KGJT.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-210522T0300Z/
Lower Yampa River Basin-Eastern Uinta Basin-
La Sal and Abajo Mountains-
903 PM MDT Fri May 21 2021

...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED AT 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/gjt
4 follow-up statements
465 
WWUS75 KGJT 220500
NPWGJT

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
1100 PM MDT Fri May 21 2021

UTZ027-220600-
/O.EXP.KGJT.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-210522T0500Z/
Arches/Grand Flat-
Including the cities of Moab and Castle Valley
1100 PM MDT Fri May 21 2021

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 11 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

The strongest wind gusts have begun to subside and the Wind
Advisory will be allowed to expire.

$$

UTZ022-029-222100-
/O.CON.KGJT.WI.Y.0011.210522T1800Z-210523T0500Z/
Southeast Utah-Canyonlands/Natural Bridges-
Including the cities of Blanding, Canyonlands National Park, 
Dead Horse Point State Park, and Fry Canyon
1100 PM MDT Fri May 21 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 11 PM MDT
SATURDAY...

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

* WHERE...Southeast Utah and Canyonlands/Natural Bridges.

* WHEN...From noon to 11 PM MDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

People, especially those with respiratory illnesses, heart
disease, the elderly, and children are recommended to stay
indoors and avoid prolonged outdoor exercise or heavy exertion
due to wind-blown dust.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/gjt
562 
WWUS75 KGJT 220911
NPWGJT

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
311 AM MDT Sat May 22 2021

COZ021-222200-
/O.EXA.KGJT.WI.Y.0011.210522T1800Z-210523T0500Z/
Four Corners/Upper Dolores River-
Including the cities of Cortez, Dove Creek, and Mancos
311 AM MDT Sat May 22 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 11 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Four Corners/Upper Dolores River.

* WHEN...From noon to 11 PM MDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

People, especially those with respiratory illnesses, heart
disease, the elderly, and children are recommended to stay
indoors and avoid prolonged outdoor exercise or heavy exertion
due to wind-blown dust.

&&

$$

UTZ022-029-222200-
/O.CON.KGJT.WI.Y.0011.210522T1800Z-210523T0500Z/
Southeast Utah-Canyonlands/Natural Bridges-
Including the cities of Blanding, Canyonlands National Park, 
Dead Horse Point State Park, and Fry Canyon
311 AM MDT Sat May 22 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 11 PM MDT
THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Southeast Utah and Canyonlands/Natural Bridges.

* WHEN...From noon to 11 PM MDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

People, especially those with respiratory illnesses, heart
disease, the elderly, and children are recommended to stay
indoors and avoid prolonged outdoor exercise or heavy exertion
due to wind-blown dust.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/gjt
152 
WWUS75 KGJT 222016
NPWGJT

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
216 PM MDT Sat May 22 2021

COZ021-UTZ022-029-230500-
/O.CON.KGJT.WI.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-210523T0500Z/
Four Corners/Upper Dolores River-Southeast Utah-
Canyonlands/Natural Bridges-
Including the cities of Cortez, Dove Creek, Mancos, Blanding, 
Canyonlands National Park, Dead Horse Point State Park, 
and Fry Canyon
216 PM MDT Sat May 22 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Four Corners/Upper Dolores River, Southeast Utah and
  Canyonlands/Natural Bridges.

* WHEN..Until 11 PM MDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

People, especially those with respiratory illnesses, heart
disease, the elderly, and children are recommended to stay
indoors and avoid prolonged outdoor exercise or heavy exertion
due to wind-blown dust.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/gjt
806 
WWUS75 KGJT 230447
NPWGJT

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
1047 PM MDT Sat May 22 2021

COZ021-UTZ022-029-230600-
/O.EXP.KGJT.WI.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-210523T0500Z/
Four Corners/Upper Dolores River-Southeast Utah-
Canyonlands/Natural Bridges-
Including the cities of Cortez, Dove Creek, Mancos, Blanding, 
Canyonlands National Park, Dead Horse Point State Park, 
and Fry Canyon
1047 PM MDT Sat May 22 2021

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 11 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

The strongest wind gusts have begun to subside and the Wind
Advisory will be allowed to expire.

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/gjt

The office that day

Everything else NWS Grand Junction, CO issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
May 21, 9:03 PM MDTWind AdvisoryGJTGrand117 min
May 21, 9:04 PM MDTRed Flag WarningGJTGrand, San Juan17 hr
May 22, 3:17 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementGJTLa Plata43 min
May 22, 3:51 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementGJTLa Plata39 min
May 22, 4:27 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementGJTMesa48 min
May 22, 4:45 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementGJTMesa30 min
May 22, 4:48 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementGJTLa Plata27 min

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.