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High Wind Watch 2, NWS Salt Lake City, UT

April 12, 20214 counties in Utah

NWS Salt Lake City, UT issued this high wind watch at Apr 12, 2021, 8:12 PM MDT for 4 counties in Utah. It took effect at Apr 13, 2021, 12:00 PM MDT. It was in force for .

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Apr 12, 2021, 8:12 PM MDT (02:12 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 13, 2021, 12:00 PM MDT
Expired
Apr 13, 2021, 2:47 AM MDT
In force
Issued by
NWS Salt Lake City, UT

Counties Box Elder County, UT, Cache County, UT, Davis County, UT, Weber County, UT

The radar

The Salt Lake City radar (KMTX), 23 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 02:13 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

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The nearest sounding before it

Salt Lake City I, UT (KSLC), launched 00:00Z, 2.2 hours before the alert went out and 71 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 00:00Z on 2021-04-13Temperature 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 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 00:00Z on 2021-04-13The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -13 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 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
3040 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
45 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-13 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
94 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

262 
WWUS75 KSLC 130212
NPWSLC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT
812 PM MDT Mon Apr 12 2021

UTZ103-104-107-131015-
/O.NEW.KSLC.HW.A.0002.210413T1800Z-210414T1800Z/
/O.CON.KSLC.WI.Y.0013.210413T0600Z-210413T1800Z/
Eastern Box Elder County-Northern Wasatch Front-
Cache Valley/Utah Portion-
Including the cities of Brigham City, Snowville, Ogden, 
Bountiful, Logan, and Smithfield
812 PM MDT Mon Apr 12 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO NOON
MDT TUESDAY...
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
WEDNESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, east winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts
  up to 50 mph expected. For the High Wind Watch, east winds 30 to
  40 mph with gusts to 70 mph or higher possible, especially for 
  the Cache Valley and Eastern Box Elder County.

* WHERE...Eastern Box Elder County, Northern Wasatch Front and
  Cache Valley/Utah Portion. For the High Wind Watch, strongest
  winds are expected over the Cache Valley and eastern Box Elder
  County.

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from midnight tonight to noon 
  MDT Tuesday. For the High Wind Watch, from Tuesday afternoon 
  through Wednesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Secure outdoor furniture, trampolines and other
  objects that may become airborne in strong winds. Strong
  crosswinds are expected on I-15 from Brigham City to North Salt
  Lake, the Legacy Parkway and US-89 mainly in Weber, Davis and
  far southeastern Box Elder County. Also, very strong cross 
  winds are possible on US-89 and US-91 through the Cache Valley.

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
1 follow-up statement
918 
WWUS75 KSLC 130847
NPWSLC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT
247 AM MDT Tue Apr 13 2021

Two separate wind events will impact portions of northern Utah.
The first will continue through this morning. The next, stronger
event will begin this evening and continue through Wednesday
morning. 

UTZ103-107-132300-
/O.UPG.KSLC.HW.A.0002.210413T1800Z-210414T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KSLC.HW.W.0003.210414T0000Z-210414T1800Z/
/O.CON.KSLC.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-210413T1800Z/
Eastern Box Elder County-Cache Valley/Utah Portion-
Including the cities of Brigham City, Snowville, Logan, 
and Smithfield
247 AM MDT Tue Apr 13 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT TODAY...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON MDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Through noon today: east winds 20 to 30 with gusts up to
  50 mph. From 6 PM this evening until noon Wednesday, for the
  High Wind Warning, east winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts in excess
  of 65 mph expected.
 
* WHERE...Eastern Box Elder County, particularly the I-15
  corridor, and Cache Valley/Utah Portion.

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until noon MDT today. For the 
  High Wind Warning, from 6 PM this evening to noon MDT Wednesday.
 
* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property 
  and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult especially 
  for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Secure outdoor furniture, trampolines, farm
  equipment and other objects that may become airborne in strong 
  winds. Strong crosswinds are expected on north south running 
  routes including I-15, US-89 and US-91.

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.

&&

$$

UTZ104-132300-
/O.UPG.KSLC.HW.A.0002.210413T1800Z-210414T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KSLC.HW.W.0003.210414T0000Z-210414T1500Z/
/O.CON.KSLC.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-210413T1800Z/
Northern Wasatch Front-
Including the cities of Ogden and Bountiful
247 AM MDT Tue Apr 13 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT TODAY...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM MDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Through noon today: east winds 20 to 30 with gusts up to
  50 mph. From 6 PM this evening until 9 AM Wednesday, for the 
  High Wind Warning, east winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts in excess 
  of 60 mph expected.

* WHERE...Northern Wasatch Front.

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until noon MDT today. For the High
  Wind Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 9 AM MDT Wednesday. 

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Secure outdoor furniture, trampolines, farm
  equipment and other objects that may become airborne in strong
  winds. Strong crosswinds are expected on north south running
  routes including I-15, US-89 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.

&&

$$

UTZ109-132300-
/O.NEW.KSLC.HW.W.0003.210414T0000Z-210414T1500Z/
Bear Lake and Bear River Valley-
Including the cities of Woodruff, Randolph, and Garden City
247 AM MDT Tue Apr 13 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM MDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts in excess of 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Primarily the Bear River Valley. Winds will likely be 
  less in the Bear Lake area.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 9 AM MDT Wednesday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Secure outdoor furniture, trampolines, 
  farm equipment and other objects that may become airborne in 
  strong winds. Strong crosswinds are expected on north south 
  running routes.

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.

&&

$$

WYZ021-132300-
/O.NEW.KSLC.HW.W.0003.210414T0000Z-210414T1500Z/
Southwest Wyoming-
Including the cities of Evanston and Lyman
247 AM MDT Tue Apr 13 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM MDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts in excess of 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Southwest Wyoming. The strongest winds will be in
  western Uinta County.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 9 AM MDT Wednesday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Secure outdoor furniture, trampolines, 
  farm equipment and other objects that may become airborne in 
  strong winds. Strong crosswinds are expected on north south 
  running routes.

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.

&&

$$

UTZ108-132300-
/O.NEW.KSLC.WI.Y.0014.210414T0000Z-210414T1500Z/
Wasatch Back-
Including the cities of Huntsville, Park City, and Heber City
247 AM MDT Tue Apr 13 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM MDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Wasatch Back, mainly north of I-80.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 9 AM MDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. A 
  few power outages are possible.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Secure outdoor furniture, trampolines, 
  farm equipment and other objects that may become airborne in 
  strong winds. Strong crosswinds are expected on north south 
  running routes.

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.

&&

$$

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

The office that day

Everything else NWS Salt Lake City, UT issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 13, 2:47 AM MDTHigh Wind WarningSLCBox Elder, Cache, Davis, Rich, Weber33 hr
Apr 13, 2:47 AM MDTWind AdvisorySLCMorgan, Salt Lake, Summit, Wasatch, Weber30 hr
Apr 13, 8:55 AM MDTHigh Wind WarningSLCDavis, Weber3 hr

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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.