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Wind Advisory 13, NWS Grand Junction, CO
NWS Grand Junction, CO issued this wind advisory at Dec 14, 2021, 3:41 AM MST for 13 counties in Colorado; Grand County, San Juan County, Uintah County, Utah. It took effect at Dec 14, 2021, 5:00 PM MST. It was in force for 15 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Dec 14, 2021, 3:41 AM MST (10:41 UTC)
- In effect from
- Dec 14, 2021, 5:00 PM MST
- Expired
- Dec 15, 2021, 8:00 AM MST
- In force
- 15 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Grand Junction, CO
Counties Delta County, CO, Dolores County, CO, Eagle County, CO, Garfield County, CO, Gunnison County, CO, Mesa County, CO, Moffat County, CO, Montezuma County, CO, Montrose County, CO, Pitkin County, CO, Rio Blanco County, CO, Routt County, CO, San Miguel County, CO, Grand County, UT, San Juan County, UT, Uintah County, UT
The radar
The Grand Junction radar (KGJX), 5 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 10:37 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The nearest sounding before it
Grand Junction, CO (KGJT), launched 00:00Z, 10.7 hours before the alert went out and 30 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.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 2075 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 64 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 223 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 272 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
909 WWUS75 KGJT 141041 NPWGJT URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Junction CO 341 AM MST Tue Dec 14 2021 COZ022-023-141145- /O.CAN.KGJT.HW.A.0001.211215T0000Z-211215T1800Z/ Animas River Basin-San Juan River Basin- 341 AM MST Tue Dec 14 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IS CANCELLED... A Wind Advisory has been issued. $$ COZ020-021-UTZ022-029-141845- /O.UPG.KGJT.HW.A.0001.211215T0000Z-211215T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KGJT.WI.Y.0013.211215T0000Z-211215T1500Z/ Paradox Valley/Lower Dolores River- Four Corners/Upper Dolores River-Southeast Utah- Canyonlands/Natural Bridges- Including the cities of Gateway, Nucla, Cortez, Dove Creek, Mancos, Blanding, Canyonlands National Park, Dead Horse Point State Park, and Fry Canyon 341 AM MST Tue Dec 14 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 AM MST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...In Utah, Southeast Utah and Canyonlands/Natural Bridges. In Colorado, Paradox Valley/Lower Dolores River and Four Corners/Upper Dolores River. * WHEN...The strongest wind gusts are expected early Wednesday morning with the passage of a cold front. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects and bring down tree limbs. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow is likely to mix with the winds after the cold front passage. Travel may be hazardous at times with snow limited visibility and the cold air moving in behind the front leading to quickly freezing roads. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. People, especially those with respiratory illnesses, heart disease, the elderly, and children are recommended to stay indoors and avoid prolonged outdoor exercise or heavy exertion due to wind-blown dust. && $$ UTZ028-141845- /O.UPG.KGJT.HW.A.0001.211215T0000Z-211215T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KGJT.WI.Y.0013.211215T0000Z-211215T1500Z/ La Sal and Abajo Mountains- Including the city of Monticello 341 AM MST Tue Dec 14 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 AM MST WEDNESDAY BELOW 8000 FEET... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected below 8000 feet. * WHERE...La Sal and Abajo Mountains. * WHEN...the strongest wind gusts are expected early Wednesday morning with the passage of a cold front. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow is likely to mix with the winds after the cold front passage. Travel may be hazardous at times with snow limited visibility and the cold air moving in behind the front leading to quickly freezing roads. 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. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/gjt
3 follow-up statements
261 WWUS75 KGJT 141824 NPWGJT URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Junction CO 1124 AM MST Tue Dec 14 2021 COZ020-021-UTZ022-029-151200- /O.CON.KGJT.WI.Y.0013.211215T0000Z-211215T1500Z/ Paradox Valley/Lower Dolores River- Four Corners/Upper Dolores River-Southeast Utah- Canyonlands/Natural Bridges- Including the cities of Gateway, Nucla, Cortez, Dove Creek, Mancos, Blanding, Canyonlands National Park, Dead Horse Point State Park, and Fry Canyon 1124 AM MST Tue Dec 14 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 AM MST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...In Utah, Southeast Utah and Canyonlands/Natural Bridges. In Colorado, Paradox Valley/Lower Dolores River and Four Corners/Upper Dolores River. * WHEN...The strongest wind gusts are expected early Wednesday morning with the passage of a cold front. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects and bring down tree limbs. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow is likely to mix with the winds after the cold front passage. Travel may be hazardous at times with snow limited visibility and the cold air moving in behind the front leading to quickly freezing roads. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. People, especially those with respiratory illnesses, heart disease, the elderly, and children are recommended to stay indoors and avoid prolonged outdoor exercise or heavy exertion due to wind-blown dust. && $$ UTZ028-151200- /O.CON.KGJT.WI.Y.0013.211215T0000Z-211215T1500Z/ La Sal and Abajo Mountains- Including the city of Monticello 1124 AM MST Tue Dec 14 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 AM MST WEDNESDAY BELOW 8000 FEET... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected below 8000 feet. * WHERE...La Sal and Abajo Mountains. * WHEN...The strongest wind gusts are expected early Wednesday morning with the passage of a cold front. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow is likely to mix with the winds after the cold front passage. Travel may be hazardous at times with snow limited visibility and the cold air moving in behind the front leading to quickly freezing roads. 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. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/gjt
766 WWUS75 KGJT 150550 NPWGJT URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Junction CO 1050 PM MST Tue Dec 14 2021 COZ001-002-006>008-011-UTZ024-027-151500- /O.EXA.KGJT.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-211215T1500Z/ Lower Yampa River Basin-Central Yampa River Basin-Grand Valley- Debeque to Silt Corridor-Central Colorado River Basin- Central Gunnison and Uncompahgre River Basin-Eastern Uinta Basin- Arches/Grand Flat- Including the cities of Rangely, Dinosaur, Craig, Hayden, Meeker, Grand Junction, Fruita, Palisade, De Beque, New Castle, Mesa, Parachute, Rifle, Silt, Eagle, Edwards, Glenwood Springs, Carbondale, Montrose, Hotchkiss, Delta, Vernal, Ballard, Moab, and Castle Valley 1050 PM MST Tue Dec 14 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM MST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts between 45 to 55 mph. * WHERE...In Utah, Eastern Uinta Basin and Arches/Grand Flat. In Colorado, Lower Yampa River Basin, Central Yampa River Basin, Grand Valley, Debeque to Silt Corridor, Central Colorado River Basin and Central Gunnison and Uncompahgre River Basin. * WHEN...The strongest wind gusts are expected early Wednesday morning with the passage of a cold front. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. People, especially those with respiratory illnesses, heart disease, the elderly, and children are recommended to stay indoors and avoid prolonged outdoor exercise or heavy exertion due to wind-blown dust. && $$ COZ020-021-UTZ022-029-151500- /O.CON.KGJT.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-211215T1500Z/ Paradox Valley/Lower Dolores River- Four Corners/Upper Dolores River-Southeast Utah- Canyonlands/Natural Bridges- Including the cities of Gateway, Nucla, Cortez, Dove Creek, Mancos, Blanding, Canyonlands National Park, Dead Horse Point State Park, and Fry Canyon 1050 PM MST Tue Dec 14 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM MST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...In Utah, Southeast Utah and Canyonlands/Natural Bridges. In Colorado, Paradox Valley/Lower Dolores River and Four Corners/Upper Dolores River. * WHEN...The strongest wind gusts are expected early Wednesday morning with the passage of a cold front. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects and bring down tree limbs. 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. && $$ UTZ028-151500- /O.CON.KGJT.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-211215T1500Z/ La Sal and Abajo Mountains- Including the city of Monticello 1050 PM MST Tue Dec 14 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM MST WEDNESDAY BELOW 8000 FEET... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected below 8000 feet. * WHERE...La Sal and Abajo Mountains. * WHEN...The strongest wind gusts are expected early Wednesday morning with the passage of a cold front. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. People, especially those with respiratory illnesses, heart disease, the elderly, and children are recommended to stay indoors and avoid prolonged outdoor exercise or heavy exertion due to wind-blown dust. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/gjt
452 WWUS75 KGJT 151502 NPWGJT URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Junction CO 802 AM MST Wed Dec 15 2021 COZ001-002-006>008-011-020-021-UTZ022-024-027>029-151615- /O.EXP.KGJT.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-211215T1500Z/ Lower Yampa River Basin-Central Yampa River Basin-Grand Valley- Debeque to Silt Corridor-Central Colorado River Basin- Central Gunnison and Uncompahgre River Basin- Paradox Valley/Lower Dolores River- Four Corners/Upper Dolores River-Southeast Utah- Eastern Uinta Basin-Arches/Grand Flat-La Sal and Abajo Mountains- Canyonlands/Natural Bridges- Including the cities of Rangely, Dinosaur, Craig, Hayden, Meeker, Grand Junction, Fruita, Palisade, De Beque, New Castle, Mesa, Parachute, Rifle, Silt, Eagle, Edwards, Glenwood Springs, Carbondale, Montrose, Hotchkiss, Delta, Gateway, Nucla, Cortez, Dove Creek, Mancos, Blanding, Vernal, Ballard, Moab, Castle Valley, Monticello, Canyonlands National Park, Dead Horse Point State Park, and Fry Canyon 802 AM MST Wed Dec 15 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... The strong winds that occurred overnight have subsided. Breezy west winds can still be expected today. $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/gjt
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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.