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Wind Advisory 31, NWS Salt Lake City, UT

October 17, 20218 counties in Utah

NWS Salt Lake City, UT issued this wind advisory at Oct 17, 2021, 1:43 PM MDT for 8 counties in Utah. It took effect at Oct 18, 2021, 9:00 AM MDT. It was in force for 9 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Oct 17, 2021, 1:43 PM MDT (19:43 UTC)
In effect from
Oct 18, 2021, 9:00 AM MDT
Expired
Oct 18, 2021, 5:37 PM MDT
In force
9 hr
Issued by
NWS Salt Lake City, UT

Counties Beaver County, UT, Garfield County, UT, Iron County, UT, Juab County, UT, Kane County, UT, Millard County, UT, San Juan County, UT, Washington County, UT

The radar

The Cedar City radar (KICX), 73 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:49 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

Salt Lake City I, UT (KSLC), launched 12:00Z, 7.7 hours before the alert went out and 298 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 12:00Z on 2021-10-17Temperature 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 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 12:00Z on 2021-10-17The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 124 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 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
2465 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
29 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
124 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
161 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

898 
WWUS75 KSLC 171943
NPWSLC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT
143 PM MDT Sun Oct 17 2021

UTZ115-122-181200-
/O.NEW.KSLC.WI.Y.0031.211018T1500Z-211018T2100Z/
Western Millard and Juab Counties-Southwest Utah-
Including the cities of Delta, Little Sahara, Beaver, Cedar City,
and Milford
143 PM MDT Sun Oct 17 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 3 PM MDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...South to southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 
  45 mph expected. Localized higher gusts across favored terrain.

* WHERE...Western Millard and Juab Counties and Southwest Utah.

* WHEN...From 9 AM to 3 PM MDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. A few
  power outages are possible. Difficult driving conditions due to
  crosswinds on east-west oriented routes. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

UTZ128-181200-
/O.NEW.KSLC.WI.Y.0031.211018T1800Z-211019T0000Z/
South Central Utah-
Including the cities of Kanab and Escalante
143 PM MDT Sun Oct 17 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 6 PM MDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...South to southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 
  50 mph expected. Localized higher gusts across favored terrain.

* WHERE...South Central Utah.

* WHEN...From noon to 6 PM MDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. A few
  power outages are possible. Difficult driving conditions due to
  crosswinds on east-west oriented routes.

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
667 
WWUS75 KSLC 180318
NPWSLC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT
918 PM MDT Sun Oct 17 2021

UTZ115-122-181200-
/O.CON.KSLC.WI.Y.0031.211018T1500Z-211018T2100Z/
Western Millard and Juab Counties-Southwest Utah-
Including the cities of Delta, Little Sahara, Beaver, Cedar City,
and Milford
918 PM MDT Sun Oct 17 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 3 PM MDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...South to southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts 45 to 
  55 mph expected. Localized higher gusts across favored terrain.

* WHERE...Western Millard and Juab Counties and Southwest Utah.

* WHEN...From 9 AM to 3 PM MDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. A few
  power outages are possible. Difficult driving conditions due to
  crosswinds on east-west oriented routes. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

UTZ128-181200-
/O.CON.KSLC.WI.Y.0031.211018T1800Z-211019T0000Z/
South Central Utah-
Including the cities of Kanab and Escalante
918 PM MDT Sun Oct 17 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 6 PM MDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...South to southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts 45 to 
  55 mph expected. Localized higher gusts across favored terrain.

* WHERE...South Central Utah.

* WHEN...From noon to 6 PM MDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. A few
  power outages are possible. Difficult driving conditions due to
  crosswinds on east-west oriented routes.

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
905 
WWUS75 KSLC 180900
NPWSLC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT
300 AM MDT Mon Oct 18 2021

UTZ131-182100-
/O.EXA.KSLC.WI.Y.0031.211018T1800Z-211019T0000Z/
Glen Canyon Recreation Area/Lake Powell-
Including the cities of Big Water and Bullfrog
300 AM MDT Mon Oct 18 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts in excess of 45
  mph expected.

* WHERE...Glen Canyon Recreation Area/Lake Powell.

* WHEN...From noon today to 6 PM MDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects.
  Expect rough conditions on Lake Powell. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

UTZ115-122-182100-
/O.CON.KSLC.WI.Y.0031.211018T1500Z-211018T2100Z/
Western Millard and Juab Counties-Southwest Utah-
Including the cities of Delta, Little Sahara, Beaver, Cedar City,
and Milford
300 AM MDT Mon Oct 18 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 3 PM
MDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts in excess of 45 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Western Millard and Juab Counties and Southwest Utah.

* WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 3 PM MDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects.
  Strong crosswinds are possible on east-west running routes. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

UTZ128-182100-
/O.CON.KSLC.WI.Y.0031.211018T1800Z-211019T0000Z/
South Central Utah-
Including the cities of Kanab and Escalante
300 AM MDT Mon Oct 18 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 PM MDT
THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts in excess of 45 
  mph expected.

* WHERE...South Central Utah.

* WHEN...From noon today to 6 PM MDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects.
  Strong crosswinds are possible on east-west running routes. 

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
470 
WWUS75 KSLC 182108 AAA
NPWSLC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE...UPDATED
National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT
308 PM MDT Mon Oct 18 2021

UTZ115-122-190000-
/O.EXP.KSLC.WI.Y.0031.000000T0000Z-211018T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KSLC.WI.Y.0032.211018T2108Z-211019T0000Z/
Western Millard and Juab Counties-Southwest Utah-
Including the cities of Delta, Little Sahara, Beaver, Cedar City,
and Milford
308 PM MDT Mon Oct 18 2021

...WIND ADVISORY CONTINUES UNTIL 6 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25-40 mph with gusts to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Western Millard and Juab Counties and Southwest Utah.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT this evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will tend to relax towards late
  afternoon.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

UTZ128-131-190000-
/O.CON.KSLC.WI.Y.0031.000000T0000Z-211019T0000Z/
South Central Utah-Glen Canyon Recreation Area/Lake Powell-
Including the cities of Kanab, Escalante, Big Water, and Bullfrog
308 PM MDT Mon Oct 18 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 6 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
304 
WWUS75 KSLC 182337
NPWSLC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT
537 PM MDT Mon Oct 18 2021

UTZ115-122-190045-
/O.CAN.KSLC.WI.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-211019T0000Z/
Western Millard and Juab Counties-Southwest Utah-
Including the cities of Delta, Little Sahara, Beaver, Cedar City,
and Milford
537 PM MDT Mon Oct 18 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Strong winds will continue to diminish this evening.

$$

UTZ128-131-190045-
/O.CAN.KSLC.WI.Y.0031.000000T0000Z-211019T0000Z/
South Central Utah-Glen Canyon Recreation Area/Lake Powell-
Including the cities of Kanab, Escalante, Big Water, and Bullfrog
537 PM MDT Mon Oct 18 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Strong winds will continue to diminish 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

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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.