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Wind Advisory 9, NWS Grand Junction, CO

May 19, 2021Grand County, San Juan County, Uintah County, Utah; Garfield County, Moffat County, Rio Blanco County, Colorado

NWS Grand Junction, CO issued this wind advisory at May 19, 2021, 2:34 PM MDT for Grand County, San Juan County, Uintah County, Utah; Garfield County, Moffat County, Rio Blanco County, Colorado. It took effect at May 21, 2021, 11:00 AM MDT. It was in force for 10 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
May 19, 2021, 2:34 PM MDT (20:34 UTC)
In effect from
May 21, 2021, 11:00 AM MDT
Expired
May 21, 2021, 9:00 PM MDT
In force
10 hr
Issued by
NWS Grand Junction, CO

Counties Garfield County, CO, Moffat County, CO, Rio Blanco County, CO, Grand County, UT, San Juan County, UT, Uintah County, UT

The radar

The Grand Junction radar (KGJX), 74 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:38 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

Salt Lake City I, UT (KSLC), launched 12:00Z, 8.6 hours before the alert went out and 295 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, Salt Lake City I, UT at 12:00Z on 2021-05-19Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 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, Salt Lake City I, UT at 12:00Z on 2021-05-19The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 41 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 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
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
2894 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
18 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
41 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
77 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

300 
WWUS75 KGJT 192034
NPWGJT

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
234 PM MDT Wed May 19 2021

COZ001-UTZ022-024-027-029-200700-
/O.NEW.KGJT.WI.Y.0008.210520T1700Z-210521T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KGJT.WI.Y.0009.210521T1700Z-210522T0300Z/
Lower Yampa River Basin-Southeast Utah-Eastern Uinta Basin-
Arches/Grand Flat-Canyonlands/Natural Bridges-
Including the cities of Rangely, Dinosaur, Blanding, Vernal, 
Ballard, Moab, Castle Valley, Canyonlands National Park, 
Dead Horse Point State Park, and Fry Canyon
234 PM MDT Wed May 19 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 9 PM MDT THURSDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 9 PM MDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph
  expected. 

* WHERE...In Utah, Southeast Utah, Eastern Uinta Basin, 
  Arches/Grand Flat and Canyonlands/Natural Bridges. In 
  Colorado, Lower Yampa River Basin.

* WHEN...For the first Wind Advisory, from 11 AM to 9 PM MDT 
  Thursday. For the second Wind Advisory, from 11 AM to 9 PM MDT 
  Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

COZ002-020-021-200700-
/O.NEW.KGJT.WI.Y.0008.210520T1700Z-210521T0300Z/
Central Yampa River Basin-Paradox Valley/Lower Dolores River-
Four Corners/Upper Dolores River-
Including the cities of Craig, Hayden, Meeker, Gateway, Nucla, 
Cortez, Dove Creek, and Mancos
234 PM MDT Wed May 19 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 9 PM MDT THURSDAY...

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

* WHERE...Central Yampa River Basin, Paradox Valley/Lower 
  Dolores River and Four Corners/Upper Dolores River.

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 9 PM MDT Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

UTZ028-200700-
/O.NEW.KGJT.WI.Y.0009.210521T1700Z-210522T0300Z/
La Sal and Abajo Mountains-
Including the city of Monticello
234 PM MDT Wed May 19 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 9 PM MDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected
  at higher elevations. Wind gusts to 45 mph at lower elevations.

* WHERE...La Sal and Abajo Mountains.

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 9 PM MDT Friday.

* 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
7 follow-up statements
444 
WWUS75 KGJT 200309
NPWGJT

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
909 PM MDT Wed May 19 2021

COZ001-UTZ022-024-027-029-201300-
/O.CON.KGJT.WI.Y.0008.210520T1700Z-210521T0300Z/
/O.CON.KGJT.WI.Y.0009.210521T1700Z-210522T0300Z/
Lower Yampa River Basin-Southeast Utah-Eastern Uinta Basin-
Arches/Grand Flat-Canyonlands/Natural Bridges-
Including the cities of Rangely, Dinosaur, Blanding, Vernal, 
Ballard, Moab, Castle Valley, Canyonlands National Park, 
Dead Horse Point State Park, and Fry Canyon
909 PM MDT Wed May 19 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 9 PM MDT
THURSDAY...

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 9 PM MDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...In Utah, Southeast Utah, Eastern Uinta Basin, 
  Arches/Grand Flat and Canyonlands/Natural Bridges. In 
  Colorado, Lower Yampa River Basin.

* WHEN...For the first Wind Advisory, from 11 AM to 9 PM MDT 
  Thursday. For the second Wind Advisory, from 11 AM to 9 PM MDT 
  Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

COZ002-020-021-201300-
/O.CON.KGJT.WI.Y.0008.210520T1700Z-210521T0300Z/
Central Yampa River Basin-Paradox Valley/Lower Dolores River-
Four Corners/Upper Dolores River-
Including the cities of Craig, Hayden, Meeker, Gateway, Nucla, 
Cortez, Dove Creek, and Mancos
909 PM MDT Wed May 19 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 9 PM MDT
THURSDAY...

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

* WHERE...Central Yampa River Basin, Paradox Valley/Lower 
  Dolores River and Four Corners/Upper Dolores River.

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 9 PM MDT Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

UTZ028-201300-
/O.CON.KGJT.WI.Y.0009.210521T1700Z-210522T0300Z/
La Sal and Abajo Mountains-
Including the city of Monticello
909 PM MDT Wed May 19 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 9 PM MDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected at higher elevations. Wind gusts to 45 mph at lower 
  elevations.

* WHERE...La Sal and Abajo Mountains.

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 9 PM MDT Friday.

* 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
096 
WWUS75 KGJT 200949
NPWGJT

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
349 AM MDT Thu May 20 2021

COZ006-210000-
/O.EXA.KGJT.WI.Y.0008.210520T1700Z-210521T0300Z/
Grand Valley-
Including the cities of Grand Junction, Fruita, and Palisade
349 AM MDT Thu May 20 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 9 PM MDT
THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Grand Valley.

* WHEN...For the first Wind Advisory, from 11 AM to 9 PM MDT 
  Thursday. For the second Wind Advisory, from 11 AM to 9 PM MDT 
  Friday.

* 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-UTZ022-024-027-029-210000-
/O.CON.KGJT.WI.Y.0008.210520T1700Z-210521T0300Z/
/O.CON.KGJT.WI.Y.0009.210521T1700Z-210522T0300Z/
Lower Yampa River Basin-Southeast Utah-Eastern Uinta Basin-
Arches/Grand Flat-Canyonlands/Natural Bridges-
Including the cities of Rangely, Dinosaur, Blanding, Vernal, 
Ballard, Moab, Castle Valley, Canyonlands National Park, 
Dead Horse Point State Park, and Fry Canyon
349 AM MDT Thu May 20 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
9 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 9 PM MDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...In Utah, Southeast Utah, Eastern Uinta Basin, 
  Arches/Grand Flat and Canyonlands/Natural Bridges. In 
  Colorado, Lower Yampa River Basin.

* WHEN...For the first Wind Advisory, from 11 AM to 9 PM MDT 
  Thursday. For the second Wind Advisory, from 11 AM to 9 PM MDT 
  Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

COZ002-020-021-210000-
/O.CON.KGJT.WI.Y.0008.210520T1700Z-210521T0300Z/
Central Yampa River Basin-Paradox Valley/Lower Dolores River-
Four Corners/Upper Dolores River-
Including the cities of Craig, Hayden, Meeker, Gateway, Nucla, 
Cortez, Dove Creek, and Mancos
349 AM MDT Thu May 20 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
9 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Central Yampa River Basin, Paradox Valley/Lower 
  Dolores River and Four Corners/Upper Dolores River.

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 9 PM MDT Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

UTZ028-210000-
/O.CON.KGJT.WI.Y.0009.210521T1700Z-210522T0300Z/
La Sal and Abajo Mountains-
Including the city of Monticello
349 AM MDT Thu May 20 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 9 PM MDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected at higher elevations. Wind gusts to 45 mph at lower 
  elevations.

* WHERE...La Sal and Abajo Mountains.

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 9 PM MDT Friday.

* 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
972 
WWUS75 KGJT 201628
NPWGJT

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
1028 AM MDT Thu May 20 2021

COZ003-UTZ025-210300-
/O.EXA.KGJT.WI.Y.0008.210520T1700Z-210521T0300Z/
Roan and Tavaputs Plateaus-Tavaputs Plateau-
Including the city of Rio Blanco
1028 AM MDT Thu May 20 2021

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

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...In Utah, Tavaputs Plateau. In Colorado, Roan and 
  Tavaputs Plateaus.

* WHEN...Until 9 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.

&&

$$

COZ001-UTZ022-024-027-029-210300-
/O.CON.KGJT.WI.Y.0008.210520T1700Z-210521T0300Z/
/O.CON.KGJT.WI.Y.0009.210521T1700Z-210522T0300Z/
Lower Yampa River Basin-Southeast Utah-Eastern Uinta Basin-
Arches/Grand Flat-Canyonlands/Natural Bridges-
Including the cities of Rangely, Dinosaur, Blanding, Vernal, 
Ballard, Moab, Castle Valley, Canyonlands National Park, 
Dead Horse Point State Park, and Fry Canyon
1028 AM MDT Thu May 20 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 9 PM MDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph
  expected.

* WHERE...In Utah, Eastern Uinta Basin, Arches/Grand Flat, 
  Southeast Utah and Canyonlands/Natural Bridges. In Colorado, 
  Lower Yampa River Basin.

* WHEN...For the first Wind Advisory, until 9 PM MDT this 
  evening. For the second Wind Advisory, from 11 AM to 9 PM MDT 
  Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

COZ002-006-020-021-210300-
/O.CON.KGJT.WI.Y.0008.210520T1700Z-210521T0300Z/
Central Yampa River Basin-Grand Valley-
Paradox Valley/Lower Dolores River-
Four Corners/Upper Dolores River-
Including the cities of Craig, Hayden, Meeker, Grand Junction, 
Fruita, Palisade, Gateway, Nucla, Cortez, Dove Creek, and Mancos
1028 AM MDT Thu May 20 2021

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

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Grand Valley, Four Corners/Upper Dolores River, 
  Central Yampa River Basin and Paradox Valley/Lower Dolores 
  River.

* WHEN...Until 9 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.

&&

$$

UTZ028-210300-
/O.CON.KGJT.WI.Y.0009.210521T1700Z-210522T0300Z/
La Sal and Abajo Mountains-
Including the city of Monticello
1028 AM MDT Thu May 20 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 9 PM MDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected at higher elevations. Wind gusts to 45 mph at lower 
  elevations.

* WHERE...La Sal and Abajo Mountains.

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 9 PM MDT Friday.

* 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
641 
WWUS75 KGJT 210300
NPWGJT

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
900 PM MDT Thu May 20 2021

COZ001-UTZ022-024-027-029-211100-
/O.EXP.KGJT.WI.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-210521T0300Z/
/O.CON.KGJT.WI.Y.0009.210521T1700Z-210522T0300Z/
Lower Yampa River Basin-Southeast Utah-Eastern Uinta Basin-
Arches/Grand Flat-Canyonlands/Natural Bridges-
Including the cities of Rangely, Dinosaur, Blanding, Vernal, 
Ballard, Moab, Castle Valley, Canyonlands National Park, 
Dead Horse Point State Park, and Fry Canyon
900 PM MDT Thu May 20 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 9 PM MDT
FRIDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...In Utah, Eastern Uinta Basin, Arches/Grand Flat, 
  Southeast Utah and Canyonlands/Natural Bridges. In Colorado, 
  Lower Yampa River Basin.

* WHEN...For the first Wind Advisory, until 9 PM MDT this 
  evening. For the second Wind Advisory, from 11 AM to 9 PM MDT 
  Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

COZ002-006-020-021-210400-
/O.EXP.KGJT.WI.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-210521T0300Z/
Central Yampa River Basin-Grand Valley-
Paradox Valley/Lower Dolores River-
Four Corners/Upper Dolores River-
Including the cities of Craig, Hayden, Meeker, Grand Junction, 
Fruita, Palisade, Gateway, Nucla, Cortez, Dove Creek, and Mancos
900 PM MDT Thu May 20 2021

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

$$

COZ003-UTZ025-210400-
/O.EXP.KGJT.WI.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-210521T0300Z/
Roan and Tavaputs Plateaus-Tavaputs Plateau-
Including the city of Rio Blanco
900 PM MDT Thu May 20 2021

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

$$

UTZ028-211100-
/O.CON.KGJT.WI.Y.0009.210521T1700Z-210522T0300Z/
La Sal and Abajo Mountains-
Including the city of Monticello
900 PM MDT Thu May 20 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 9 PM MDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected at higher elevations. Wind gusts to 45 mph at lower 
  elevations.

* WHERE...La Sal and Abajo Mountains.

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 9 PM MDT Friday.

* 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
717 
WWUS75 KGJT 211054
NPWGJT

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
454 AM MDT Fri May 21 2021

COZ001-UTZ022-024-027-029-212300-
/O.CON.KGJT.WI.Y.0009.210521T1700Z-210522T0300Z/
Lower Yampa River Basin-Southeast Utah-Eastern Uinta Basin-
Arches/Grand Flat-Canyonlands/Natural Bridges-
Including the cities of Rangely, Dinosaur, Blanding, Vernal, 
Ballard, Moab, Castle Valley, Canyonlands National Park, 
Dead Horse Point State Park, and Fry Canyon
454 AM MDT Fri May 21 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
9 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...In Utah, Eastern Uinta Basin, Arches/Grand Flat, 
  Southeast Utah and Canyonlands/Natural Bridges. In Colorado, 
  Lower Yampa River Basin.

* WHEN...For the first Wind Advisory, until 9 PM MDT this 
  evening. For the second Wind Advisory, from 11 AM to 9 PM MDT 
  Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

UTZ028-212300-
/O.CON.KGJT.WI.Y.0009.210521T1700Z-210522T0300Z/
La Sal and Abajo Mountains-
Including the city of Monticello
454 AM MDT Fri May 21 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
9 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected at higher elevations. Wind gusts to 45 mph at lower 
  elevations.

* WHERE...La Sal and Abajo Mountains.

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 9 PM MDT Friday.

* 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
407 
WWUS75 KGJT 212009
NPWGJT

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

COZ001-UTZ022-024-027-029-220300-
/O.CON.KGJT.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-210522T0300Z/
Lower Yampa River Basin-Southeast Utah-Eastern Uinta Basin-
Arches/Grand Flat-Canyonlands/Natural Bridges-
Including the cities of Rangely, Dinosaur, Blanding, Vernal, 
Ballard, Moab, Castle Valley, Canyonlands National Park, 
Dead Horse Point State Park, and Fry Canyon
209 PM MDT Fri May 21 2021

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

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* WHERE...In Utah, Eastern Uinta Basin, Arches/Grand Flat, 
  Southeast Utah and Canyonlands/Natural Bridges. In Colorado, 
  Lower Yampa River Basin.

* WHEN...Until 9 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.

&&

$$

UTZ028-220300-
/O.CON.KGJT.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-210522T0300Z/
La Sal and Abajo Mountains-
Including the city of Monticello
209 PM MDT Fri May 21 2021

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

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* WHERE...La Sal and Abajo Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 9 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
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

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
May 19, 3:21 AM MDTFire Weather WatchGJTGrand, San Juan11 hr
May 19, 2:34 PM MDTWind AdvisoryGJTGrand, San Juan, Uintah30 hr
May 19, 2:39 PM MDTFire Weather WatchGJTGrand, San Juan13 hr
May 19, 2:39 PM MDTRed Flag WarningGJTDaggett, Grand, San Juan, Uintah32 hr
May 19, 4:59 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementGJTGrand46 min
May 19, 5:45 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementGJTGrand45 min
May 18, 7:43 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementGJTMesa47 min

Nearby

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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.