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Wind Advisory 15, NWS Salt Lake City, UT

April 13, 20215 counties in Utah

NWS Salt Lake City, UT issued this wind advisory at Apr 13, 2021, 9:01 PM MDT for 5 counties in Utah. It took effect at Apr 14, 2021, 12:00 PM MDT. It was in force for 9 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Apr 13, 2021, 9:01 PM MDT (03:01 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 14, 2021, 12:00 PM MDT
Expired
Apr 14, 2021, 8:48 PM MDT
In force
9 hr
Issued by
NWS Salt Lake City, UT

Counties Garfield County, UT, Kane County, UT, San Juan County, UT, Washington County, UT, Wayne County, UT

The radar

The Cedar City radar (KICX), 120 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 03:00 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

Flgstf/Belemont, AZ (KFGZ), launched 00:00Z, 3.0 hours before the alert went out and 273 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, Flgstf/Belemont, AZ at 00:00Z on 2021-04-14Temperature 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, Flgstf/Belemont, AZ at 00:00Z on 2021-04-14The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 156 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 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
1956 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
40 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
156 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
280 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

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338 
WWUS75 KSLC 140301
NPWSLC

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

UTZ109-141115-
/O.CON.KSLC.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210414T1500Z/
Bear Lake and Bear River Valley-
Including the cities of Woodruff, Randolph, and Garden City
901 PM MDT Tue Apr 13 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MDT WEDNESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Bear Lake and Bear River Valley.

* WHEN...Until 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. North to south oriented routes will see strong
  crosswinds. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown
around or damaged by the wind.

&&

$$

UTZ103-107-141115-
/O.CON.KSLC.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210414T1800Z/
Eastern Box Elder County-Cache Valley/Utah Portion-
Including the cities of Brigham City, Snowville, Logan, 
and Smithfield
901 PM MDT Tue Apr 13 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts in excess of 70 mph.

* WHERE...Cache Valley/Utah Portion and Eastern Box Elder County.

* WHEN...Until 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. North to south oriented routes will see strong
  crosswinds. This includes I-15, US-89, and US-91.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown
around or damaged by the wind.

&&

$$

UTZ104-141115-
/O.CON.KSLC.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210414T1500Z/
Northern Wasatch Front-
Including the cities of Ogden and Bountiful
901 PM MDT Tue Apr 13 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts in excess of 70 mph.

* WHERE...Northern Wasatch Front, especially the I-15 corridor and
  the US-89 corridor between Farmington and South Weber.

* WHEN...Until 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. North to south oriented routes will see strong
  crosswinds. This includes I-15, US-89, and the Legacy Parkway.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown
around or damaged by the wind.

&&

$$

WYZ021-141115-
/O.CON.KSLC.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210414T1500Z/
Southwest Wyoming-
Including the cities of Evanston and Lyman
901 PM MDT Tue Apr 13 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MDT WEDNESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 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. North to south oriented routes will see strong
  crosswinds. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown
around or damaged by the wind.

&&

$$

UTZ128-130-131-141115-
/O.NEW.KSLC.WI.Y.0015.210414T1800Z-210415T0300Z/
South Central Utah-Western Canyonlands-
Glen Canyon Recreation Area/Lake Powell-
Including the cities of Kanab, Escalante, Hanksville, Big Water, 
and Bullfrog
901 PM MDT Tue Apr 13 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM MDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...South Central Utah, Western Canyonlands and Glen 
  Canyon Recreation Area/Lake Powell.

* WHEN...From noon to 9 PM MDT Wednesday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Expect strong winds and rough water to
  result in difficult boating conditions on Lake Powell.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

UTZ105-141115-
/O.CON.KSLC.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-210414T1500Z/
Salt Lake Valley-
Including the cities of Salt Lake City, West Jordan, and Sandy
901 PM MDT Tue Apr 13 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MDT WEDNESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Salt Lake Valley.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM MDT Wednesday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Secure outdoor furniture, trampolines, farm
  equipment, and other objects that may become airborne in strong
  winds. North to south oriented routes will see strong
  crosswinds.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

UTZ108-141115-
/O.CON.KSLC.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-210414T1500Z/
Wasatch Back-
Including the cities of Huntsville, Park City, and Heber City
901 PM MDT Tue Apr 13 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MDT WEDNESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 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. North to south oriented routes will see strong
  crosswinds.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

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
4 follow-up statements
894 
WWUS75 KSLC 140910
NPWSLC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT
310 AM MDT Wed Apr 14 2021

UTZ109-WYZ021-141015-
/O.CAN.KSLC.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210414T1500Z/
Bear Lake and Bear River Valley-Southwest Wyoming-
Including the cities of Woodruff, Randolph, Garden City, 
Evanston, and Lyman
310 AM MDT Wed Apr 14 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Winds across the area are no longer expected to gust in excess of
60 mph, thus the High Wind Warning for southwest Wyoming, Bear
Lake, and Bear River Valley has been cancelled. Occasional gusts
from the east to 40 mph will be possible into the morning hours. 

$$

UTZ108-141015-
/O.CAN.KSLC.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-210414T1500Z/
Wasatch Back-
Including the cities of Huntsville, Park City, and Heber City
310 AM MDT Wed Apr 14 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Winds have diminished across the Wasatch Back, thus the Wind
Advisory has been cancelled. 

$$

UTZ103-107-141800-
/O.CON.KSLC.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210414T1800Z/
Eastern Box Elder County-Cache Valley/Utah Portion-
Including the cities of Brigham City, Snowville, Logan, 
and Smithfield
310 AM MDT Wed Apr 14 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT TODAY...

* WHAT...East winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts to around 70 mph.

* WHERE...Cache Valley/Utah Portion and Eastern Box Elder County.

* WHEN...Until 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. North to south oriented routes will see strong 
  crosswinds. This includes I-15, US-89, and US-91.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown
around or damaged by the wind.

&&

$$

UTZ104-141500-
/O.CON.KSLC.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210414T1500Z/
Northern Wasatch Front-
Including the cities of Ogden and Bountiful
310 AM MDT Wed Apr 14 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MDT THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...East winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts to around 70 mph.

* WHERE...Northern Wasatch Front, especially the I-15 corridor 
  and the US-89 corridor between Farmington and South Weber.

* WHEN...Until 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. North to south oriented routes will see strong 
  crosswinds. This includes I-15, US-89, and the Legacy Parkway.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown
around or damaged by the wind.

&&

$$

UTZ105-141500-
/O.CON.KSLC.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-210414T1500Z/
Salt Lake Valley-
Including the cities of Salt Lake City, West Jordan, and Sandy
310 AM MDT Wed Apr 14 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MDT THIS MORNING...

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

* WHERE...Salt Lake Valley, mainly near Parleys Canyon north to
  the University of Utah.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM MDT Wednesday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Secure outdoor furniture, trampolines, 
  farm equipment, and other objects that may become airborne in 
  strong winds. North to south oriented routes will see strong 
  crosswinds.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

UTZ128-130-131-141800-
/O.CON.KSLC.WI.Y.0015.210414T1800Z-210415T0300Z/
South Central Utah-Western Canyonlands-
Glen Canyon Recreation Area/Lake Powell-
Including the cities of Kanab, Escalante, Hanksville, Big Water, 
and Bullfrog
310 AM MDT Wed Apr 14 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 PM MDT
THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...South Central Utah, Western Canyonlands and Glen 
  Canyon Recreation Area/Lake Powell.

* WHEN...From noon to 9 PM MDT Wednesday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Expect strong winds and rough water to 
  result in difficult boating conditions on Lake Powell.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

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
636 
WWUS75 KSLC 141454
NPWSLC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT
854 AM MDT Wed Apr 14 2021

UTZ105-141600-
/O.EXP.KSLC.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-210414T1500Z/
Salt Lake Valley-
Including the cities of Salt Lake City, West Jordan, and Sandy
854 AM MDT Wed Apr 14 2021

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 AM MDT THIS MORNING...

Though a few wind gusts to 40 mph will still be possible through
late morning, the winds are diminishing so the advisory is being
allowed to expire. .

$$

UTZ104-141800-
/O.EXT.KSLC.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210414T1800Z/
Northern Wasatch Front-
Including the cities of Ogden and Bountiful
854 AM MDT Wed Apr 14 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT TODAY...

* WHAT...East winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts to around 80 mph along
  the US-89 corridor between Farmington and South Weber.
  Elsewhere...east winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts to around 50 mph.

* WHERE...Northern Wasatch Front, especially the US-89 corridor 
  between Farmington and South Weber.

* WHEN...Until noon MDT today.

* 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. North to south oriented routes will see strong 
  crosswinds. This includes I-15, US-89, and the Legacy Parkway.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown
around or damaged by the wind.

&&

$$

UTZ103-107-141800-
/O.CON.KSLC.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210414T1800Z/
Eastern Box Elder County-Cache Valley/Utah Portion-
Including the cities of Brigham City, Snowville, Logan, 
and Smithfield
854 AM MDT Wed Apr 14 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT TODAY...

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

* WHERE...Cache Valley/Utah Portion and Eastern Box Elder County.

* WHEN...Until 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. North to south oriented routes will see strong 
  crosswinds. This includes I-15, US-89, and US-91.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown
around or damaged by the wind.

&&

$$

UTZ128-130-131-142300-
/O.CON.KSLC.WI.Y.0015.210414T1800Z-210415T0300Z/
South Central Utah-Western Canyonlands-
Glen Canyon Recreation Area/Lake Powell-
Including the cities of Kanab, Escalante, Hanksville, Big Water, 
and Bullfrog
854 AM MDT Wed Apr 14 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 PM MDT
THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...South Central Utah, Western Canyonlands and Glen 
  Canyon Recreation Area/Lake Powell.

* WHEN...From noon to 9 PM MDT Wednesday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Expect strong winds and rough water to 
  result in difficult boating conditions on Lake Powell.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

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
984 
WWUS75 KSLC 142113
NPWSLC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT
313 PM MDT Wed Apr 14 2021

UTZ128-130-131-150300-
/O.CON.KSLC.WI.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-210415T0300Z/
South Central Utah-Western Canyonlands-
Glen Canyon Recreation Area/Lake Powell-
Including the cities of Kanab, Escalante, Hanksville, Big Water, 
and Bullfrog
313 PM MDT Wed Apr 14 2021

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

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 50 mph.

* WHERE...South Central Utah, Glen Canyon Recreation Area/Lake 
  Powell, and Western Canyonlands.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM MDT this evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Expect strong winds and rough water to
  result in difficult boating conditions on Lake Powell.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

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
036 
WWUS75 KSLC 150248
NPWSLC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT
848 PM MDT Wed Apr 14 2021

UTZ128-130-131-150400-
/O.CAN.KSLC.WI.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-210415T0300Z/
South Central Utah-Western Canyonlands-
Glen Canyon Recreation Area/Lake Powell-
Including the cities of Kanab, Escalante, Hanksville, Big Water, 
and Bullfrog
848 PM MDT Wed Apr 14 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Winds have diminished across the area this evening.

$$

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, 8:52 PM MDTWinter Weather AdvisorySLCDuchesne, Juab, Salt Lake, Summit, Utah, Wasatch26 hr
Apr 14, 3:51 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementSLCUtah24 min
Apr 14, 3:52 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementSLCUtah23 min
Apr 14, 4:16 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementSLCUtah44 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.