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Wind Advisory 8, NWS Salt Lake City, UT

March 19, 2021

NWS Salt Lake City, UT issued this wind advisory at Mar 19, 2021, 3:05 PM MDT. It took effect at Mar 20, 2021, 12:00 PM MDT. It was in force for 9 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 19, 2021, 3:05 PM MDT (21:05 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 20, 2021, 12:00 PM MDT
Expired
Mar 20, 2021, 9:00 PM MDT
In force
9 hr
Issued by
NWS Salt Lake City, UT

The text

As transmitted.

768 
WWUS75 KSLC 192105
NPWSLC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT
305 PM MDT Fri Mar 19 2021

UTZ013-020-021-200515-
/O.NEW.KSLC.WI.Y.0008.210320T1800Z-210321T0300Z/
San Rafael Swell-South Central Utah-
Glen Canyon Recreation Area/Lake Powell-
Including the cities of Green River, Hanksville, Kanab, 
Escalante, and Bullfrog
305 PM MDT Fri Mar 19 2021

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

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

* WHERE...San Rafael Swell, South Central Utah and Glen Canyon 
  Recreation Area/Lake Powell.

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

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Areas
  of blowing dust and sand are expected, with visibility
  reductions likely.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Boaters on Lake Powell should expect
  rapidly increasing winds and building wave heights Saturday 
  afternoon.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. Boaters should plan on
increasing wave heights.

&&

$$

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
768 
WWUS75 KSLC 200917
NPWSLC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT
317 AM MDT Sat Mar 20 2021

UTZ013-020-021-202300-
/O.CON.KSLC.WI.Y.0008.210320T1800Z-210321T0300Z/
San Rafael Swell-South Central Utah-
Glen Canyon Recreation Area/Lake Powell-
Including the cities of Green River, Hanksville, Kanab, 
Escalante, and Bullfrog
317 AM MDT Sat Mar 20 2021

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

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

* WHERE...San Rafael Swell, Glen Canyon Recreation Area/Lake 
  Powell and South Central Utah.

* WHEN...From noon today to 9 PM MDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Areas
  of blowing dust may reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Boaters on Lake Powell and other area lakes
  should expect rough conditions this afternoon and evening.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. Boaters should be
prepared for rough conditions.

&&

$$

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
628 
WWUS75 KSLC 202137
NPWSLC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT
337 PM MDT Sat Mar 20 2021

UTZ013-020-021-210300-
/O.CON.KSLC.WI.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-210321T0300Z/
San Rafael Swell-South Central Utah-
Glen Canyon Recreation Area/Lake Powell-
Including the cities of Green River, Hanksville, Kanab, 
Escalante, and Bullfrog
337 PM MDT Sat Mar 20 2021

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

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

* WHERE...San Rafael Swell, Glen Canyon Recreation Area/Lake 
  Powell and South Central Utah.

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

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Areas of blowing dust may reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Boaters on Lake Powell and other area lakes
  should expect rough conditions through this evening.

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
001 
WWUS75 KSLC 210247
NPWSLC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT
847 PM MDT Sat Mar 20 2021

UTZ013-020-021-210400-
/O.EXP.KSLC.WI.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-210321T0300Z/
San Rafael Swell-South Central Utah-
Glen Canyon Recreation Area/Lake Powell-
Including the cities of Green River, Hanksville, Kanab, 
Escalante, and Bullfrog
847 PM MDT Sat Mar 20 2021

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

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

The office that day

Everything else NWS Salt Lake City, UT issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 19, 3:01 PM MDTWinter Weather AdvisorySLC39 hr

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