Alert archive / Utah / Wind Advisories in 2021
Wind Advisory 21, NWS Salt Lake City, UT
NWS Salt Lake City, UT issued this wind advisory at Apr 25, 2021, 11:32 AM MDT for 7 counties in Utah. It took effect at Apr 26, 2021, 9:00 AM MDT. It was in force for 12 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Apr 25, 2021, 11:32 AM MDT (17:32 UTC)
- In effect from
- Apr 26, 2021, 9:00 AM MDT
- Expired
- Apr 26, 2021, 9:00 PM MDT
- In force
- 12 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Salt Lake City, UT
Counties Emery County, UT, Garfield County, UT, Kane County, UT, San Juan County, UT, Sevier County, UT, Washington County, UT, Wayne County, UT
The radar
The Cedar City radar (KICX), 134 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 17:33 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
Grand Junction, CO (KGJT), launched 12:00Z, 5.5 hours before the alert went out and 284 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
- 3359 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 56 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 173 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 161 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
030 WWUS75 KSLC 251732 NPWSLC URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT 1132 AM MDT Sun Apr 25 2021 UTZ115-122-260145- /O.CON.KSLC.HW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210426T0400Z/ Western Millard and Juab Counties-Southwest Utah- Including the cities of Delta, Little Sahara, Beaver, Cedar City, and Milford 1132 AM MDT Sun Apr 25 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM MDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...Western Millard and Juab Counties and Southwest Utah. * WHEN...Until 10 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult especially for high profile vehicles. Blowing dust could lead to reduced visibilities on area roadways. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds are expected to diminish below High Wind Warning levels this evening, but will remain elevated tonight through Monday morning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. && $$ UTZ121-128-130-131-260145- /O.NEW.KSLC.WI.Y.0021.210426T1500Z-210427T0300Z/ /O.CON.KSLC.WI.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-210426T0400Z/ San Rafael Swell-South Central Utah-Western Canyonlands- Glen Canyon Recreation Area/Lake Powell- Including the cities of Green River, Goblin Valley, Kanab, Escalante, Hanksville, Big Water, and Bullfrog 1132 AM MDT Sun Apr 25 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM MDT THIS EVENING... ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 9 PM MDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...San Rafael Swell, South Central Utah, Western Canyonlands and Glen Canyon Recreation Area/Lake Powell. * WHEN...For the first Wind Advisory, until 10 PM MDT this evening. For the second Wind Advisory, from 9 AM to 9 PM MDT Monday. Strong winds will diminish this evening and increase again on Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. A few power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult for high- profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong winds on Lake Powell will result in choppy water and difficult boating conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ UTZ129-260145- /O.EXT.KSLC.WI.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-210427T0300Z/ Capitol Reef National Park and Vicinity- Including the cities of Loa and Torrey 1132 AM MDT Sun Apr 25 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Capitol Reef National Park and Vicinity. * WHEN...Until 9 PM MDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. A few power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult for high- profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ UTZ116-123-124-260145- /O.CON.KSLC.WI.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-210426T0400Z/ Eastern Juab/Millard Counties-Lower Washington County- Zion National Park- Including the cities of Nephi, Scipio, Fillmore, St George, Hurricane, Ivins, and Springdale 1132 AM MDT Sun Apr 25 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM MDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Juab/Millard Counties, Zion National Park and Lower Washington County. * WHEN...Until 10 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. A few power outages are possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ 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
5 follow-up statements
433 WWUS75 KSLC 252038 NPWSLC URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT 238 PM MDT Sun Apr 25 2021 UTZ115-122-260400- /O.CON.KSLC.HW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210426T0400Z/ Western Millard and Juab Counties-Southwest Utah- Including the cities of Delta, Little Sahara, Beaver, Cedar City, and Milford 238 PM MDT Sun Apr 25 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM MDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...Western Millard and Juab Counties and Southwest Utah. * WHEN...Until 10 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult especially for high profile vehicles. Blowing dust could lead to reduced visibilities on area roadways. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds are expected to diminish below High Wind Warning levels this evening, but will remain elevated tonight through Monday morning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. && $$ UTZ121-128-130-131-261100- /O.CON.KSLC.WI.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-210426T0400Z/ /O.CON.KSLC.WI.Y.0021.210426T1500Z-210427T0300Z/ San Rafael Swell-South Central Utah-Western Canyonlands- Glen Canyon Recreation Area/Lake Powell- Including the cities of Green River, Goblin Valley, Kanab, Escalante, Hanksville, Big Water, and Bullfrog 238 PM MDT Sun Apr 25 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM MDT THIS EVENING... ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 9 PM MDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...San Rafael Swell, South Central Utah, Western Canyonlands and Glen Canyon Recreation Area/Lake Powell. * WHEN...For the first Wind Advisory, until 10 PM MDT this evening. For the second Wind Advisory, from 9 AM to 9 PM MDT Monday. Strong winds will diminish this evening and increase again on Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. A few power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult for high- profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong winds on Lake Powell will result in choppy water and difficult boating conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ UTZ116-123-124-260400- /O.CON.KSLC.WI.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-210426T0400Z/ Eastern Juab/Millard Counties-Lower Washington County- Zion National Park- Including the cities of Nephi, Scipio, Fillmore, St George, Hurricane, Ivins, and Springdale 238 PM MDT Sun Apr 25 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM MDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Juab/Millard Counties, Zion National Park and Lower Washington County. * WHEN...Until 10 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. A few power outages are possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ UTZ129-261100- /O.CON.KSLC.WI.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-210427T0300Z/ Capitol Reef National Park and Vicinity- Including the cities of Loa and Torrey 238 PM MDT Sun Apr 25 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Capitol Reef National Park and Vicinity. * WHEN...Until 9 PM MDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. A few power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult for high- profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ 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
094 WWUS75 KSLC 260341 NPWSLC URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT 941 PM MDT Sun Apr 25 2021 UTZ115-122-260445- /O.CAN.KSLC.HW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210426T0400Z/ Western Millard and Juab Counties-Southwest Utah- Including the cities of Delta, Little Sahara, Beaver, Cedar City, and Milford 941 PM MDT Sun Apr 25 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... Winds will remain elevated overnight, with gusts to 40 mph possible in the most prone areas. The threat of winds over 58 mph has ended. $$ UTZ121-128-130-131-261300- /O.CAN.KSLC.WI.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-210426T0400Z/ /O.CON.KSLC.WI.Y.0021.210426T1500Z-210427T0300Z/ San Rafael Swell-South Central Utah-Western Canyonlands- Glen Canyon Recreation Area/Lake Powell- Including the cities of Green River, Goblin Valley, Kanab, Escalante, Hanksville, Big Water, and Bullfrog 941 PM MDT Sun Apr 25 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 9 PM MDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...San Rafael Swell, South Central Utah, Glen Canyon Recreation Area/Lake Powell and Western Canyonlands. * WHEN...From 9 AM to 9 PM MDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. A few power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult for high- profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong winds on Lake Powell will result in choppy water and difficult boating conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ UTZ116-123-124-260445- /O.CAN.KSLC.WI.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-210426T0400Z/ Eastern Juab/Millard Counties-Lower Washington County- Zion National Park- Including the cities of Nephi, Scipio, Fillmore, St George, Hurricane, Ivins, and Springdale 941 PM MDT Sun Apr 25 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Winds will remain elevated overnight, with gusts to 40 mph possible in the most prone areas. The threat of widespread winds over 45 mph has ended. $$ UTZ129-261300- /O.CON.KSLC.WI.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-210427T0300Z/ Capitol Reef National Park and Vicinity- Including the cities of Loa and Torrey 941 PM MDT Sun Apr 25 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Capitol Reef National Park and Vicinity. * WHEN...Until 9 PM MDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. A few power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult for high- profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ 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
867 WWUS75 KSLC 260850 NPWSLC URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT 250 AM MDT Mon Apr 26 2021 UTZ129-262200- /O.CON.KSLC.WI.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-210427T0300Z/ Capitol Reef National Park and Vicinity- Including the cities of Loa and Torrey 250 AM MDT Mon Apr 26 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. * WHERE...Capitol Reef National Park and Vicinity. * WHEN...Until 9 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. A few power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ UTZ121-128-130-131-262200- /O.CON.KSLC.WI.Y.0021.210426T1500Z-210427T0300Z/ San Rafael Swell-South Central Utah-Western Canyonlands- Glen Canyon Recreation Area/Lake Powell- Including the cities of Green River, Goblin Valley, Kanab, Escalante, Hanksville, Big Water, and Bullfrog 250 AM MDT Mon Apr 26 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...South Central Utah, San Rafael Swell, Glen Canyon Recreation Area/Lake Powell and Western Canyonlands. * WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 9 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. A few power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong winds on Lake Powell will result in choppy water and difficult boating conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ 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
702 WWUS75 KSLC 262115 NPWSLC URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT 315 PM MDT Mon Apr 26 2021 UTZ121-128-130-131-270300- /O.CON.KSLC.WI.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-210427T0300Z/ San Rafael Swell-South Central Utah-Western Canyonlands- Glen Canyon Recreation Area/Lake Powell- Including the cities of Green River, Goblin Valley, Kanab, Escalante, Hanksville, Big Water, and Bullfrog 315 PM MDT Mon Apr 26 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE...South Central Utah, San Rafael Swell, 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. Travel could be difficult for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ UTZ129-270300- /O.CON.KSLC.WI.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-210427T0300Z/ Capitol Reef National Park and Vicinity- Including the cities of Loa and Torrey 315 PM MDT Mon Apr 26 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE...Capitol Reef National Park and Vicinity. * WHEN...Until 9 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. A few power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ 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
069 WWUS75 KSLC 270308 NPWSLC URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT 908 PM MDT Mon Apr 26 2021 UTZ121-128-130-131-270415- /O.EXP.KSLC.WI.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-210427T0300Z/ San Rafael Swell-South Central Utah-Western Canyonlands- Glen Canyon Recreation Area/Lake Powell- Including the cities of Green River, Goblin Valley, Kanab, Escalante, Hanksville, Big Water, and Bullfrog 908 PM MDT Mon Apr 26 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... Winds have diminished across the area, thus the Wind Advisory has been allowed to expire. $$ UTZ129-270415- /O.EXP.KSLC.WI.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-210427T0300Z/ Capitol Reef National Park and Vicinity- Including the cities of Loa and Torrey 908 PM MDT Mon Apr 26 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... Winds have diminished across the area, thus the Wind Advisory has been allowed to expire. $$ 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.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 25, 11:26 AM MDT | Winter Weather Advisory | SLC | Beaver, Box Elder, Cache, Davis, Duchesne, Garfield and 13 more | 46 hr |
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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.