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High Wind Warning 10, NWS Salt Lake City, UT

May 18, 2022Duchesne County, Utah; Uinta County, Wyoming

NWS Salt Lake City, UT issued this high wind warning at May 18, 2022, 10:52 AM MDT for Duchesne County, Utah; Uinta County, Wyoming. It took effect at May 19, 2022, 9:00 AM MDT. It was in force for 11 hr. 17 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued
May 18, 2022, 10:52 AM MDT (16:52 UTC)
In effect from
May 19, 2022, 9:00 AM MDT
Expired
May 19, 2022, 8:00 PM MDT
In force
11 hr
Issued by
NWS Salt Lake City, UT

Counties Duchesne County, UT, Uinta County, WY

The radar

The Salt Lake City radar (KMTX), 173 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 16:57 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.

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
May 19, 11:43 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 44Antelope, WYMUDDY CREEK - 6970 FT
May 19, 12:10 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 45Kyune, UTINDIAN CANYON SUMMIT - 9050 FT
May 19, 12:15 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 46Duchesne, UTDUCHESNE - 5453 FT
May 19, 12:25 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 64Evanston, WYEVANSTON - BURNS FIELD - 7162 FT
May 19, 12:30 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 57Duchesne, UTUS-40 @ STARVATION - 5720 FT
May 19, 12:35 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 55Duchesne, UTDUCHESNE - 5826 FT
May 19, 1:00 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 50Myton, UTUS-40 AT MYTON - 5087 FT
May 19, 1:00 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND DMGEvanston, WYSHINGLES BLOWN OFF OF ROOF. TIME ESTIMATED FROM KEVW ASOS. PEAK GUST AT KEVW 64MPH. REPORT FROM SOCIAL MEDIA.
May 19, 1:15 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 51Carter, WYFORT BRIDGER WY - 7034 FT
May 19, 2:28 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 48Bridgeland, UTFIVE MILE - 7480 FT
May 19, 3:12 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 49Kyune, UTHORSE RIDGE - 8480 FT
May 19, 3:13 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 47Altonah, UTYELLOWSTONE DRAINAGE - 7800 FT
May 19, 3:15 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 43Duchesne, UTPLEASANT VALLEY - 5340 FT
May 19, 3:30 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 56Fruitland, UTUS-40 AT MP 66 FRUITLAND - 6479 FT
May 19, 3:58 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 51Burntfork, UTCHEPETA - 12120 FT
May 19, 4:12 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 50Kyune, UTHORSE RIDGE - 8480 FT
May 19, 4:28 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 49Bridgeland, UTFIVE MILE - 7480 FT

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The nearest sounding before it

Salt Lake City I, UT (KSLC), launched 12:00Z, 4.9 hours before the alert went out and 119 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 2022-05-18Temperature 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°0°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 2022-05-18The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 18 square meters per square second.1939Sfc1 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
2419 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
28 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
18 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
78 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

842 
WWUS75 KSLC 181652
NPWSLC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT
1052 AM MDT Wed May 18 2022

UTZ114-WYZ021-191200-
/O.UPG.KSLC.HW.A.0002.220519T1500Z-220520T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KSLC.HW.W.0010.220519T1500Z-220520T0200Z/
Western Uinta Basin-Southwest Wyoming-
Including the cities of Duchesne, Roosevelt, Evanston, and Lyman
1052 AM MDT Wed May 18 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 8 PM MDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...In Wyoming, Southwest Wyoming. In Utah, Western Uinta 
  Basin.

* WHEN...From 9 AM to 8 PM MDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property 
  and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult especially 
  for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown
around or damaged by the wind.

&&

$$

UTZ120-191200-
/O.NEW.KSLC.WI.Y.0031.220519T1800Z-220520T0200Z/
Castle Country-
Including the cities of Price, Castle Dale, and Emery
1052 AM MDT Wed May 18 2022

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM MDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Castle Country.

* WHEN...From noon to 8 PM MDT Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

UTZ108-109-191200-
/O.NEW.KSLC.HZ.A.0004.220520T0900Z-220520T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KSLC.HZ.A.0005.220521T0900Z-220521T1500Z/
Wasatch Back-Bear Lake and Bear River Valley-
Including the cities of Huntsville, Park City, Heber City, 
Woodruff, Randolph, and Garden City
1052 AM MDT Wed May 18 2022

...HARD FREEZE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH
FRIDAY MORNING...
...HARD FREEZE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH
SATURDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the first Hard Freeze Watch, sub-freezing 
  temperatures as low as 26 possible. For the second Hard Freeze 
  Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 25 possible.

* WHERE...Wasatch Back and Bear Lake and Bear River Valley.

* WHEN...For the first Hard Freeze Watch, from late Thursday 
  night through Friday morning. For the second Hard Freeze 
  Watch, from late Friday night through Saturday 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.

&&

$$

UTZ118-191200-
/O.NEW.KSLC.HZ.A.0005.220521T0900Z-220521T1500Z/
Sanpete Valley-
Including the cities of Manti, Ephraim, and Mt Pleasant
1052 AM MDT Wed May 18 2022

...HARD FREEZE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH
SATURDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 28 possible.

* WHERE...Sanpete Valley.

* WHEN...From late Friday night through Saturday 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
5 follow-up statements
808 
WWUS75 KSLC 190322
NPWSLC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT
922 PM MDT Wed May 18 2022

UTZ114-WYZ021-191300-
/O.CON.KSLC.HW.W.0010.220519T1500Z-220520T0200Z/
Western Uinta Basin-Southwest Wyoming-
Including the cities of Duchesne, Roosevelt, Evanston, and Lyman
922 PM MDT Wed May 18 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 8 PM MDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...In Wyoming, Southwest Wyoming. In Utah, Western Uinta 
  Basin.

* WHEN...From 9 AM to 8 PM MDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property 
  and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult especially 
  for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown
around or damaged by the wind.

&&

$$

UTZ106-191300-
/O.EXB.KSLC.WI.Y.0031.220519T2200Z-220520T0500Z/
Utah Valley-
Including the cities of Lehi, Provo, and Payson
922 PM MDT Wed May 18 2022

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM TO 11 PM MDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Utah Valley.

* WHEN...From 4 PM to 11 PM MDT Thursday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will be in northern
  Utah County. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

UTZ120-191300-
/O.CON.KSLC.WI.Y.0031.220519T1800Z-220520T0200Z/
Castle Country-
Including the cities of Price, Castle Dale, and Emery
922 PM MDT Wed May 18 2022

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM MDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Castle Country.

* WHEN...From noon to 8 PM MDT Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

UTZ108-109-191300-
/O.CON.KSLC.HZ.A.0004.220520T0900Z-220520T1500Z/
/O.CON.KSLC.HZ.A.0005.220521T0900Z-220521T1500Z/
Wasatch Back-Bear Lake and Bear River Valley-
Including the cities of Huntsville, Park City, Heber City, 
Woodruff, Randolph, and Garden City
922 PM MDT Wed May 18 2022

...HARD FREEZE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT
THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING...
...HARD FREEZE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT
THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the first Hard Freeze Watch, sub-freezing 
  temperatures as low as 26 possible. For the second Hard Freeze 
  Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 25 possible.

* WHERE...Wasatch Back and Bear Lake and Bear River Valley.

* WHEN...For the first Hard Freeze Watch, from late Thursday 
  night through Friday morning. For the second Hard Freeze 
  Watch, from late Friday night through Saturday 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.

&&

$$

UTZ118-191300-
/O.CON.KSLC.HZ.A.0005.220521T0900Z-220521T1500Z/
Sanpete Valley-
Including the cities of Manti, Ephraim, and Mt Pleasant
922 PM MDT Wed May 18 2022

...HARD FREEZE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT
THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 28 possible.

* WHERE...Sanpete Valley.

* WHEN...From late Friday night through Saturday 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
485 
WWUS75 KSLC 190800
NPWSLC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT
200 AM MDT Thu May 19 2022

UTZ108-109-192100-
/O.UPG.KSLC.HZ.A.0004.220520T0900Z-220520T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KSLC.HZ.W.0005.220520T0900Z-220520T1500Z/
/O.CON.KSLC.HZ.A.0005.220521T0900Z-220521T1500Z/
Wasatch Back-Bear Lake and Bear River Valley-
Including the cities of Huntsville, Park City, Heber City, 
Woodruff, Randolph, and Garden City
200 AM MDT Thu May 19 2022

...HARD FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 AM MDT FRIDAY...
...HARD FREEZE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT
THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Hard Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures 
  as low as 25 expected. For the Hard Freeze Watch, sub-freezing 
  temperatures as low as 25 possible.

* WHERE...Wasatch Back and Bear Lake and Bear River Valley.

* WHEN...For the Hard Freeze Warning, from 3 AM to 9 AM MDT 
  Friday. For the Hard Freeze Watch, from late Friday night 
  through Saturday morning.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will 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.

&&

$$

UTZ114-WYZ021-192100-
/O.CON.KSLC.HW.W.0010.220519T1500Z-220520T0200Z/
Western Uinta Basin-Southwest Wyoming-
Including the cities of Duchesne, Roosevelt, Evanston, and Lyman
200 AM MDT Thu May 19 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO
8 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...In Wyoming, Southwest Wyoming. In Utah, Western Uinta 
  Basin.

* WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 8 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown
around or damaged by the wind.

&&

$$

UTZ120-192100-
/O.CON.KSLC.WI.Y.0031.220519T1800Z-220520T0200Z/
Castle Country-
Including the cities of Price, Castle Dale, and Emery
200 AM MDT Thu May 19 2022

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 PM MDT
THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Castle Country.

* WHEN...From noon today to 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.

&&

$$

UTZ106-192100-
/O.CON.KSLC.WI.Y.0031.220519T2200Z-220520T0500Z/
Utah Valley-
Including the cities of Lehi, Provo, and Payson
200 AM MDT Thu May 19 2022

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
11 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Utah Valley.

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 11 PM MDT this evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will be in northern
  Utah county.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

UTZ118-192100-
/O.CON.KSLC.HZ.A.0005.220521T0900Z-220521T1500Z/
Sanpete Valley-
Including the cities of Manti, Ephraim, and Mt Pleasant
200 AM MDT Thu May 19 2022

...HARD FREEZE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT
THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING...

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

* WHERE...Sanpete Valley.

* WHEN...From late Friday night through Saturday 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
783 
WWUS75 KSLC 192033
NPWSLC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT
233 PM MDT Thu May 19 2022

UTZ108-109-201200-
/O.UPG.KSLC.HZ.A.0005.220521T0900Z-220521T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KSLC.HZ.W.0006.220521T0900Z-220521T1500Z/
/O.CON.KSLC.HZ.W.0005.220520T0900Z-220520T1500Z/
Wasatch Back-Bear Lake and Bear River Valley-
Including the cities of Huntsville, Park City, Heber City, 
Woodruff, Randolph, and Garden City
233 PM MDT Thu May 19 2022

...HARD FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 AM MDT
FRIDAY...
...HARD FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 AM MDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For both nights, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 25 
  expected.

* WHERE...Wasatch Back and Bear Lake and Bear River Valley.

* WHEN...For the first Hard Freeze Warning, from 3 AM to 9 AM 
  MDT Friday. For the second Hard Freeze Warning, from 3 AM to 9 
  AM MDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will 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.

&&

$$

UTZ118-201200-
/O.UPG.KSLC.HZ.A.0005.220521T0900Z-220521T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KSLC.HZ.W.0006.220521T0900Z-220521T1500Z/
Sanpete Valley-
Including the cities of Manti, Ephraim, and Mt Pleasant
233 PM MDT Thu May 19 2022

...HARD FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 AM MDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 26 expected.

* WHERE...Sanpete Valley.

* WHEN...From 3 AM to 9 AM MDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will 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.

&&

$$

UTZ114-WYZ021-200200-
/O.CON.KSLC.HW.W.0010.000000T0000Z-220520T0200Z/
Western Uinta Basin-Southwest Wyoming-
Including the cities of Duchesne, Roosevelt, Evanston, and Lyman
233 PM MDT Thu May 19 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...West-northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 
  mph expected.

* WHERE...In Wyoming, Southwest Wyoming. In Utah, Western Uinta 
  Basin.

* WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 8 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 may cause reductions in
  visibility, especially in the Uinta Basin.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown
around or damaged by the wind.

&&

$$

UTZ120-200200-
/O.CON.KSLC.WI.Y.0031.000000T0000Z-220520T0200Z/
Castle Country-
Including the cities of Price, Castle Dale, and Emery
233 PM MDT Thu May 19 2022

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

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected
  with locally higher gusts possible.

* WHERE...Castle Country.

* WHEN...From noon today to 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.

&&

$$

UTZ106-200500-
/O.CON.KSLC.WI.Y.0031.220519T2200Z-220520T0500Z/
Utah Valley-
Including the cities of Lehi, Provo, and Payson
233 PM MDT Thu May 19 2022

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Utah Valley.

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 11 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
740 
WWUS75 KSLC 200040
NPWSLC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT
640 PM MDT Thu May 19 2022

UTZ108-109-201200-
/O.CON.KSLC.HZ.W.0005.220520T0900Z-220520T1500Z/
/O.CON.KSLC.HZ.W.0006.220521T0900Z-220521T1500Z/
Wasatch Back-Bear Lake and Bear River Valley-
Including the cities of Huntsville, Park City, Heber City, 
Woodruff, Randolph, and Garden City
640 PM MDT Thu May 19 2022

...HARD FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 AM MDT
FRIDAY...
...HARD FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 AM MDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For both nights, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 25 
  expected.

* WHERE...Wasatch Back and Bear Lake and Bear River Valley.

* WHEN...For the first Hard Freeze Warning, from 3 AM to 9 AM 
  MDT Friday. For the second Hard Freeze Warning, from 3 AM to 9 
  AM MDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will 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.

&&

$$

UTZ118-201200-
/O.CON.KSLC.HZ.W.0006.220521T0900Z-220521T1500Z/
Sanpete Valley-
Including the cities of Manti, Ephraim, and Mt Pleasant
640 PM MDT Thu May 19 2022

...HARD FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 AM MDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 26 expected.

* WHERE...Sanpete Valley.

* WHEN...From 3 AM to 9 AM MDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will 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.

&&

$$

UTZ114-WYZ021-200200-
/O.CON.KSLC.HW.W.0010.000000T0000Z-220520T0200Z/
Western Uinta Basin-Southwest Wyoming-
Including the cities of Duchesne, Roosevelt, Evanston, and Lyman
640 PM MDT Thu May 19 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...West-northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 
  mph expected.

* WHERE...In Wyoming, Southwest Wyoming. In Utah, Western Uinta 
  Basin.

* WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 8 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 may cause reductions 
  in visibility, especially in the Uinta Basin.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown
around or damaged by the wind.

&&

$$

UTZ101-200500-
/O.EXB.KSLC.WI.Y.0031.220520T0200Z-220520T0500Z/
Great Salt Lake Desert and Mountains-
Including the cities of Wendover, Dugway, and Park Valley
640 PM MDT Thu May 19 2022

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Great Salt Lake Desert and Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 11 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.

&&

$$

UTZ120-200200-
/O.CON.KSLC.WI.Y.0031.000000T0000Z-220520T0200Z/
Castle Country-
Including the cities of Price, Castle Dale, and Emery
640 PM MDT Thu May 19 2022

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

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected with locally higher gusts possible.

* WHERE...Castle Country.

* WHEN...From noon today to 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.

&&

$$

UTZ106-200500-
/O.CON.KSLC.WI.Y.0031.000000T0000Z-220520T0500Z/
Utah Valley-
Including the cities of Lehi, Provo, and Payson
640 PM MDT Thu May 19 2022

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Utah Valley.

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 11 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
238 
WWUS75 KSLC 200155
NPWSLC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT
755 PM MDT Thu May 19 2022

UTZ114-WYZ021-200300-
/O.EXP.KSLC.HW.W.0010.000000T0000Z-220520T0200Z/
Western Uinta Basin-Southwest Wyoming-
Including the cities of Duchesne, Roosevelt, Evanston, and Lyman
755 PM MDT Thu May 19 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

Winds will continue to decrease across southwest Wyoming and the 
western Uinta Basin through the night. However, isolated wind 
gusts over 40 mph will remain possible through around midnight.

$$

UTZ108-109-201200-
/O.CON.KSLC.HZ.W.0005.220520T0900Z-220520T1500Z/
/O.CON.KSLC.HZ.W.0006.220521T0900Z-220521T1500Z/
Wasatch Back-Bear Lake and Bear River Valley-
Including the cities of Huntsville, Park City, Heber City, 
Woodruff, Randolph, and Garden City
755 PM MDT Thu May 19 2022

...HARD FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 AM MDT
FRIDAY...
...HARD FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 AM MDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For both nights, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 25 
  expected.

* WHERE...Wasatch Back and Bear Lake and Bear River Valley.

* WHEN...For the first Hard Freeze Warning, from 3 AM to 9 AM 
  MDT Friday. For the second Hard Freeze Warning, from 3 AM to 9 
  AM MDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will 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.

&&

$$

UTZ118-201200-
/O.CON.KSLC.HZ.W.0006.220521T0900Z-220521T1500Z/
Sanpete Valley-
Including the cities of Manti, Ephraim, and Mt Pleasant
755 PM MDT Thu May 19 2022

...HARD FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 AM MDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 26 expected.

* WHERE...Sanpete Valley.

* WHEN...From 3 AM to 9 AM MDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will 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.

&&

$$

UTZ120-201000-
/O.EXT.KSLC.WI.Y.0031.000000T0000Z-220520T1000Z/
Castle Country-
Including the cities of Price, Castle Dale, and Emery
755 PM MDT Thu May 19 2022

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM MDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West to northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55
  mph.

* WHERE...Castle Country.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM MDT Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

UTZ101-200500-
/O.CON.KSLC.WI.Y.0031.220520T0200Z-220520T0500Z/
Great Salt Lake Desert and Mountains-
Including the cities of Wendover, Dugway, and Park Valley
755 PM MDT Thu May 19 2022

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts over 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Great Salt Lake Desert and Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 11 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.

&&

$$

UTZ106-200500-
/O.CON.KSLC.WI.Y.0031.000000T0000Z-220520T0500Z/
Utah Valley-
Including the cities of Lehi, Provo, and Payson
755 PM MDT Thu May 19 2022

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Utah Valley.

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 11 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

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this high wind warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Salt Lake City, UT wrote its last area forecast discussion before this high wind warning went out at May 18, 3:31 AM MDT, 7 hours 21 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, May 18, 3:31 AM MDT, 7 hours 21 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT
331 AM MDT Wed May 18 2022

.SYNOPSIS...A dry and mild airmass will reside across the area
Wednesday. A strong cold front will cross the state Thursday into
Friday, bringing a much cooler airmass to the region.

&&

.SHORT TERM (Through 12Z Friday)...Morning satellite and upper
analysis indicates a rather pronounced shortwave trough with
associated upper level diffluence near the British Columbia
coast. Meanwhile, a weak shortwave trough is apparent on water
vapor imagery near the southern California coast.

The previously mentioned robust shortwave trough will dig into
the PACNW and usher in a longwave trough across the West through
the short term forecast period. The associated cold front...quite
cold for this time of year...will shift into northwest Utah early
Thursday morning. By Thursday afternoon, the front will likely be
stretch northern Utah, gradually shifting southward with time.

Meanwhile, a tight thermal gradient combined with strong mid-level
flow will bring the threat of very strong winds to portions of the
area, particularly Uinta County, WY and the western Uinta Basin.
Available guidance indicates a greater than 50% chance of wind
gusts meeting or exceeding 50kts, particularly from roughly
18-01Z. Given the combination of downslope component, strong mid-
level flow in a well mixed environment and a strong thermal
gradient, expect wind gusts in excess of 58 mph will be observed.
Given run to run consistency has been somewhat marginal in regard
to this threat and the 00Z runs were late and/or missing for a
bulk of the guidance due to a data outage, issued a high wind
watch for these locations to allow one more full run of the model
suite. Think areas such as northern Utah County and
western/southern valleys may approach wind advisory criteria
Thursday afternoon and evening but held off on any additional wind
products for now.

Available moisture with this trough given the somewhat continental
origin is limited. Expect a passing threat of a few showers across
mainly northern Utah Thursday afternoon into early Friday morning.
Given 700me temperatures near -7C, pockets of light snow
accumulations are possible, particularly above 6500 feet or so.
Those with outdoor plans Thursday night into Friday should be
prepared for winter conditions and unseasonably cold temperatures.

Sub-freezing lows Friday morning are expected for the Cache
Valley and potentially northern Wasatch Front, roughly north of
Brigham City. Those with gardens and exposed pipes may need to
protect these resources due to the cold.

.LONG TERM (After 12Z Friday)...With the H5 trough axis shifting
to the east, the coldest air at the base of the trough will settle
in overhead. Models continue to indicate H7 temps across the
northern portion of the forecast area bottoming out around -8C,
translating to highs around 60 for the northern 2/3rds of the
forecast area. Far southern Utah will be largely isolated from the
coldest air, especially given warming on downslope flow that will
soften the blow from the cold front, especially in lower
Washington County and across Kane County where highs are still
expected to crest 80F.

Trailing the longwave trough axis, a shortwave with strong
positive tilt will push into northern and perhaps as far as
central Utah Friday afternoon. With this feature, expecting light
mountain snow showers with accumulating snow across the high
Uintas and north slope into Uinta County, WY. While moisture will
be lacking, the setup is dynamically potent enough for a brief
period in the late afternoon that the northeastern quarter of the
forecast area could see weak thunderstorms develop, with the
potential to produce gusty winds in their vicinity. This threat is
largely over by late evening with the loss of surface heating and
developing large scale subsidence.

Consensus is for a gradual warming and drying trend through the
weekend, though the slow to progress longwave trough will leave
the door open for another grazing shortwave to rotate through by
Sunday night. Models have come into better agreement that this
next shortwave will clip the northern third of the forecast area
overnight into Monday morning, but the chance of producing any
sensible weather is currently slim to none. By Monday afternoon,
the longwave trough will finally translate east as ridging builds
in over the Great Basin. Ensembles continue to insinuate the
potential for more active weather Tuesday-Wednesday with a weak
trough developing in roughly half the solutions, but recent
deterministic runs all favor continued ridging. Thus, forecast
uncertainty beyond Monday evening remains exceptionally high at
this time.

&&

.AVIATION...KSLC...Quiet weather and VFR conditions are expected
for Wednesday. Light winds varying in direction from southwest
through southeast will continue until gradient-driven northwest
flow picks up in speed by 18Z. A return to southeasterly flow is
expected Wednesday night.

.REST OF UTAH AND SOUTHWEST WYOMING...High pressure will deliver
nearly cloud-free skies and light winds for much of the forecast
area Wednesday. Winds will pick up area-wide beginning Thursday
morning ahead of the next storm system.

&&

.FIRE WEATHER...Another day of hot and dry conditions can be
expected across southern Utah ahead of a strong cold front poised
to cross the region Thursday into Friday. A few dry thunderstorms
are possible across the southern mountains this afternoon and
evening. Widespread critical fire weather conditions ahead of the
previously mentioned strong cold front are expected across
southern Utah where fuels are critical Thursday afternoon and
evening. These conditions may continue into portions of Friday
across the Mohave Desert and Grand Staircase areas.

A much cooler airmass will build into the region behind the cold
front Saturday with gradual warming Sunday into early next week.

&&

.SLC WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
UT...High Wind Watch from Thursday morning through Thursday evening
     for UTZ114.

     Red Flag Warning from noon to 10 PM MDT Thursday for UTZ496-498.

     Red Flag Warning from noon Thursday to 9 PM MDT Friday for
     UTZ497.

WY...High Wind Watch from Thursday morning through Thursday evening
     for WYZ021.

&&

Kruse/Wessler

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The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
May 18, 2:09 AM MDTHigh Wind WatchSLCDuchesne9 hr
May 18, 10:52 AM MDTHard Freeze WatchSLCMorgan, Rich, Summit, Wasatch, Weber15 hr
May 18, 10:52 AM MDTHard Freeze WatchSLCMorgan, Rich, Sanpete, Summit, Wasatch, Weber28 hr
May 18, 10:52 AM MDTWind AdvisorySLCBox Elder, Carbon, Emery, Salt Lake, Sevier, Tooele and 1 more40 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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.