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Wind Advisory 28, NWS Salt Lake City, UT

September 19, 2021Utah County, Utah

NWS Salt Lake City, UT issued this wind advisory at Sep 19, 2021, 2:59 AM MDT for Utah County, Utah. It took effect at Sep 19, 2021, 2:00 PM MDT. It was in force for 6 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Sep 19, 2021, 2:59 AM MDT (08:59 UTC)
In effect from
Sep 19, 2021, 2:00 PM MDT
Expired
Sep 19, 2021, 8:00 PM MDT
In force
6 hr
Issued by
NWS Salt Lake City, UT

County Utah County, UT

The radar

The Salt Lake City radar (KMTX), 143 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 09:02 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The nearest sounding before it

Salt Lake City I, UT (KSLC), launched 00:00Z, 9.0 hours before the alert went out and 76 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 2021-09-19Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 53 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 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 00:00Z on 2021-09-19The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 159 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
53 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-115 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
2225 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
57 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
159 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
202 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.1

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The text

As transmitted.

763 
WWUS75 KSLC 190859
NPWSLC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT
259 AM MDT Sun Sep 19 2021

UTZ106-200000-
/O.UPG.KSLC.HW.A.0006.210919T2100Z-210920T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KSLC.WI.Y.0028.210919T2000Z-210920T0200Z/
Utah Valley-
Including the cities of Lehi, Provo, and Payson
259 AM MDT Sun Sep 19 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 PM MDT
THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 to 50 
  mph expected.

* WHERE...Utah Valley, mainly over Utah Lake and areas north of
  Provo.

* WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 8 PM MDT this evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gusty northwest winds will create hazardous
  driving conditions along east to west oriented roadways,
  especially for high profile vehicles. Areas of blowing dust will
  also be possible, creating a reduction in visibility. Strong 
  winds will also create dangerous boating conditions on Utah 
  Lake.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

UTZ107-108-118-200000-
/O.NEW.KSLC.HZ.A.0002.210921T0600Z-210921T1500Z/
Cache Valley/Utah Portion-Wasatch Back-Sanpete Valley-
Including the cities of Logan, Smithfield, Huntsville, Park City,
Heber City, Manti, Ephraim, and Mt Pleasant
259 AM MDT Sun Sep 19 2021

...HARD FREEZE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH
TUESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 27 possible.

* WHERE...Cache Valley/Utah Portion, Wasatch Back and Sanpete 
  Valley.

* WHEN...From late Monday night through Tuesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
  plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$

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
3 follow-up statements
995 
WWUS75 KSLC 191521
NPWSLC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT
921 AM MDT Sun Sep 19 2021

UTZ106-200200-
/O.CON.KSLC.WI.Y.0028.210919T2000Z-210920T0200Z/
Utah Valley-
Including the cities of Lehi, Provo, and Payson
921 AM MDT Sun Sep 19 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
8 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Utah Valley, mainly north of Provo.

* WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 8 PM MDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Strong
  cross-winds are expected on east-west routes in the area 
  including Pioneer Crossing. Rough conditions are expected on 
  Utah Lake. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

UTZ109-126-200300-
/O.EXA.KSLC.HZ.A.0002.210921T0600Z-210921T1500Z/
Bear Lake and Bear River Valley-Upper Sevier River Valleys-
Including the cities of Woodruff, Randolph, Garden City, 
Panguitch, Circleville, and Koosharem
921 AM MDT Sun Sep 19 2021

...HARD FREEZE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH
TUESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures in the low to mid 20s are 
  possible.

* WHERE...Bear Lake and Bear River Valley and Upper Sevier River 
  Valleys.

* WHEN...From late Monday night through Tuesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
  plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$

UTZ107-108-118-200300-
/O.CON.KSLC.HZ.A.0002.210921T0600Z-210921T1500Z/
Cache Valley/Utah Portion-Wasatch Back-Sanpete Valley-
Including the cities of Logan, Smithfield, Huntsville, Park City,
Heber City, Manti, Ephraim, and Mt Pleasant
921 AM MDT Sun Sep 19 2021

...HARD FREEZE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT
THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures in the mid to upper 20s are
  possible.

* WHERE...Cache Valley/Utah Portion, Sanpete Valley and Wasatch 
  Back.

* WHEN...From late Monday night through Tuesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other 
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor 
  plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$

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
580 
WWUS75 KSLC 192111
NPWSLC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT
311 PM MDT Sun Sep 19 2021

UTZ106-200200-
/O.CON.KSLC.WI.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-210920T0200Z/
Utah Valley-
Including the cities of Lehi, Provo, and Payson
311 PM MDT Sun Sep 19 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Utah Valley, mainly north of Provo.

* WHEN...Until 8 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.

&&

$$

UTZ119-122-200515-
/O.EXA.KSLC.HZ.A.0002.210921T0600Z-210921T1500Z/
Sevier Valley-Southwest Utah-
Including the cities of Richfield, Salina, Beaver, Cedar City, 
and Milford
311 PM MDT Sun Sep 19 2021

...HARD FREEZE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH
TUESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures in the upper 20s are possible.

* WHERE...Sevier Valley and Southwest Utah.

* WHEN...From late Monday night through Tuesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other 
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor 
  plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$

UTZ107>109-118-126-200515-
/O.CON.KSLC.HZ.A.0002.210921T0600Z-210921T1500Z/
Cache Valley/Utah Portion-Wasatch Back-
Bear Lake and Bear River Valley-Sanpete Valley-
Upper Sevier River Valleys-
Including the cities of Logan, Smithfield, Huntsville, Park City,
Heber City, Woodruff, Randolph, Garden City, Manti, Ephraim, 
Mt Pleasant, Panguitch, Circleville, and Koosharem
311 PM MDT Sun Sep 19 2021

...HARD FREEZE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT
THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures in the low to mid 20s are
  possible.

* WHERE...Cache Valley/Utah Portion, Upper Sevier River Valleys, 
  Sanpete Valley, Wasatch Back and Bear Lake and Bear River 
  Valley.

* WHEN...From late Monday night through Tuesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other 
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor 
  plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$

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
917 
WWUS75 KSLC 200151
NPWSLC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT
751 PM MDT Sun Sep 19 2021

UTZ106-200300-
/O.EXP.KSLC.WI.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-210920T0200Z/
Utah Valley-
Including the cities of Lehi, Provo, and Payson
751 PM MDT Sun Sep 19 2021

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

Winds will continue to decrease across the Utah Valley through
this evening. Therefore, the Wind Advisory will be allowed to
expire.

$$

UTZ107>109-118-119-122-126-201100-
/O.CON.KSLC.HZ.A.0002.210921T0600Z-210921T1500Z/
Cache Valley/Utah Portion-Wasatch Back-
Bear Lake and Bear River Valley-Sanpete Valley-Sevier Valley-
Southwest Utah-Upper Sevier River Valleys-
Including the cities of Logan, Smithfield, Huntsville, Park City,
Heber City, Woodruff, Randolph, Garden City, Manti, Ephraim, 
Mt Pleasant, Richfield, Salina, Beaver, Cedar City, Milford, 
Panguitch, Circleville, and Koosharem
751 PM MDT Sun Sep 19 2021

...HARD FREEZE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT
THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures in the upper 20s are possible.

* WHERE...Cache Valley/Utah Portion, Southwest Utah, Upper 
  Sevier River Valleys, Sevier Valley, Sanpete Valley, Wasatch 
  Back and Bear Lake and Bear River Valley.

* WHEN...From late Monday night through Tuesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other 
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor 
  plumbing.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$

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
Sep 19, 2:59 AM MDTHard Freeze WatchSLCBeaver, Cache, Garfield, Iron, Morgan, Piute and 7 more31 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.