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High Wind Watch 1, NWS Salt Lake City, UT

January 17, 2021

NWS Salt Lake City, UT issued this high wind watch at Jan 17, 2021, 3:32 AM MST. It took effect at Jan 18, 2021, 8:00 PM MST. It was in force for .

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Issued
Jan 17, 2021, 3:32 AM MST (10:32 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 18, 2021, 8:00 PM MST
Expired
Jan 18, 2021, 12:20 PM MST
In force
Issued by
NWS Salt Lake City, UT

The text

As transmitted.

352 
WWUS75 KSLC 171032
NPWSLC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT
332 AM MST Sun Jan 17 2021

UTZ002-171845-
/O.NEW.KSLC.HW.A.0001.210119T0300Z-210119T1800Z/
Northern Wasatch Front-
Including the cities of Brigham City, Ogden, and Bountiful
332 AM MST Sun Jan 17 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY EVENING THROUGH TUESDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...East winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts 50 to 60 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...Northern Wasatch Front, especially areas prone to canyon
  winds such as Centerville, Farmington, and near the mouth of
  Weber Canyon.

* WHEN...From Monday evening through Tuesday morning.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property 
  and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult especially 
  for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong crosswinds will be possible for
  north and south running routes like US-89 and I-15.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe
location prior to the onset of winds.

&&

$$

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
5 follow-up statements
523 
WWUS75 KSLC 171713
NPWSLC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT
1013 AM MST Sun Jan 17 2021

UTZ002-180300-
/O.CON.KSLC.HW.A.0001.210119T0300Z-210119T1800Z/
Northern Wasatch Front-
Including the cities of Brigham City, Ogden, and Bountiful
1013 AM MST Sun Jan 17 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY EVENING THROUGH
TUESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...East winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts 50 to 60 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...Northern Wasatch Front, especially areas prone to 
  canyon winds such as Centerville, Farmington, and near the 
  mouth of Weber Canyon.

* WHEN...From Monday evening through Tuesday morning.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property 
  and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult especially 
  for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong crosswinds will be possible for
  north and south running routes like US-89, I-15 and the Legacy
  Parkway.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Watch means there is the potential for a hazardous
high wind event. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts
of 58 mph or stronger may occur. Continue to monitor the latest
forecasts.

&&

$$

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
149 
WWUS75 KSLC 172230
NPWSLC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT
330 PM MST Sun Jan 17 2021

UTZ002-180600-
/O.CON.KSLC.HW.A.0001.210119T0300Z-210119T1800Z/
Northern Wasatch Front-
Including the cities of Brigham City, Ogden, and Bountiful
330 PM MST Sun Jan 17 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY EVENING THROUGH
TUESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...East winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 70 mph 
  possible.
 
* WHERE...Davis and Weber Counties, especially Centerville, 
  Farmington, and near the mouth of Weber Canyon.

* WHEN...From Monday evening through Tuesday morning.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property 
  and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult especially 
  for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong crosswinds will be possible for 
  north and south running routes like US-89, I-15 and the Legacy 
  Parkway.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Watch means there is the potential for a hazardous
high wind event. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or
gusts of 58 mph or stronger may occur. Continue to monitor the
latest forecasts.

&&

$$

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
205 
WWUS75 KSLC 180512
NPWSLC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT
1012 PM MST Sun Jan 17 2021

UTZ002-181200-
/O.CON.KSLC.HW.A.0001.210119T0300Z-210119T1800Z/
Northern Wasatch Front-
Including the cities of Brigham City, Ogden, and Bountiful
1012 PM MST Sun Jan 17 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY EVENING THROUGH
TUESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...East winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 70 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...Davis and Weber Counties, especially Centerville, 
  Farmington, and near the mouth of Weber Canyon.

* WHEN...From Monday evening through Tuesday morning.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property 
  and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult especially 
  for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong crosswinds will be possible for 
  north and south running routes like US-89, I-15 and the Legacy 
  Parkway.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Watch means there is the potential for a hazardous
high wind event. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or
gusts of 58 mph or stronger may occur. Continue to monitor the
latest forecasts.

&&

$$

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
613 
WWUS75 KSLC 181003
NPWSLC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT
303 AM MST Mon Jan 18 2021

UTZ002-182315-
/O.CON.KSLC.HW.A.0001.210119T0300Z-210119T1800Z/
Northern Wasatch Front-
Including the cities of Brigham City, Ogden, and Bountiful
303 AM MST Mon Jan 18 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH
TUESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...East winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...Davis and Weber Counties, especially Centerville, 
  Farmington, and near the mouth of Weber Canyon.

* WHEN...From Monday evening through Tuesday morning.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property 
  and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult especially 
  for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong crosswinds will be possible for 
  north and south running routes like US-89, I-15 and the Legacy 
  Parkway.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe
location prior to the onset of winds.

&&

$$

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
416 
WWUS75 KSLC 181920
NPWSLC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT
1220 PM MST Mon Jan 18 2021

UTZ002-190600-
/O.UPG.KSLC.HW.A.0001.210119T0300Z-210119T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KSLC.HW.W.0001.210119T0900Z-210119T1900Z/
Northern Wasatch Front-
Including the cities of Brigham City, Ogden, and Bountiful
1220 PM MST Mon Jan 18 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO NOON MST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible.
  The strongest wind gusts are expected in the most prone
  locations including Centerville, Farmington northward to the
  mouth of Weber Canyon. Gusts up to 50 mph are possible for the
  remainder of Davis and Weber Counties.

* WHERE...Davis and Weber Counties, especially Centerville, 
  Farmington, and near the mouth of Weber Canyon.

* WHEN...From 2 AM to noon MST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose objects and debris, damage
  property and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult
  especially for high profile vehicles. Secure loose objects this
  afternoon!

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong crosswinds will be possible for 
  north and south running routes like US-89, I-15 and the Legacy 
  Parkway.

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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