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Wind Advisory 5, NWS Salt Lake City, UT

March 8, 2021

NWS Salt Lake City, UT issued this wind advisory at Mar 8, 2021, 3:44 AM MST. It took effect at Mar 8, 2021, 11:00 AM MST. It was in force for 9 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 8, 2021, 3:44 AM MST (10:44 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 8, 2021, 11:00 AM MST
Expired
Mar 8, 2021, 8:00 PM MST
In force
9 hr
Issued by
NWS Salt Lake City, UT

The text

As transmitted.

505 
WWUS75 KSLC 081044
NPWSLC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT
344 AM MST Mon Mar 8 2021

UTZ015-016-082300-
/O.NEW.KSLC.WI.Y.0005.210308T1800Z-210309T0300Z/
West Central Utah-Southwest Utah-
Including the cities of Delta, Fillmore, Beaver, Cedar City, 
and Milford
344 AM MST Mon Mar 8 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM MST
THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...West Central Utah and Southwest Utah.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 8 PM MST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong cross winds are expected on east-west routes,
  including Highway 6 and 50 across west-central Utah. Areas of
  blowing dust are possible and may result in locally reduced
  visibilities. Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  A few power outages are possible.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Exceptional drought conditions exist, and
  small fire starts may be easier than normal for this time of
  year.

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
1 follow-up statement
489 
WWUS75 KSLC 082230
NPWSLC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT
330 PM MST Mon Mar 8 2021

UTZ015-016-090300-
/O.CON.KSLC.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-210309T0300Z/
West Central Utah-Southwest Utah-
Including the cities of Delta, Fillmore, Beaver, Cedar City, 
and Milford
330 PM MST Mon Mar 8 2021

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

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

* WHERE...West Central Utah and Southwest Utah.

* WHEN...Through 8 PM MST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong cross winds are expected on east-west routes, 
  including Highway 6 and 50 across west-central Utah. Areas of 
  blowing dust are possible and may result in locally reduced 
  visibilities. Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  A few power outages are possible.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Exceptional drought conditions exist, and 
  small fire starts may be easier than normal for this time of 
  year.

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

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