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High Wind Warning 3, NWS Salt Lake City, UT

March 19, 20224 counties in Utah

NWS Salt Lake City, UT issued this high wind warning at Mar 19, 2022, 2:50 PM MDT for 4 counties in Utah. It took effect at Mar 20, 2022, 3:00 PM MDT. It was in force for 24 hr. 6 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
Mar 19, 2022, 2:50 PM MDT (20:50 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 20, 2022, 3:00 PM MDT
Expired
Mar 21, 2022, 3:00 PM MDT
In force
24 hr
Issued by
NWS Salt Lake City, UT

Counties Carbon County, UT, Emery County, UT, Sevier County, UT, Washington County, UT

The radar

The Cedar City radar (KICX), 160 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:48 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
Mar 20, 4:04 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 44Harrisburg, UTWHITE REEF - 3440 FT
Mar 20, 4:37 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 40Glenwood, UTLOST CREEK - 7490 FT
Mar 20, 6:40 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 41Helper, UTUS 6 AT HELPER - 5860 FT
Mar 20, 7:30 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 46Fremont Jct, UTFREMONT JUNCTION - 6801 FT
Mar 20, 7:52 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 43Ivins, UTBADGER SPRING - 3990 FT
Mar 21, 4:30 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND DMGSanta Clara, UTMEDIA REPORTED POWER OUT TO THE ENTIRE CITY OF SANTA CLARA FROM 430 AM MDT TO 600 AM MDT THIS MORNING DUE TO STRONG WINDS.

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, 8.8 hours before the alert went out and 236 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 2022-03-19Temperature 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 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 2022-03-19The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 62 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
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
2090 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
42 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
62 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
114 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

129 
WWUS75 KSLC 192050
NPWSLC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT
250 PM MDT Sat Mar 19 2022

UTZ120-201000-
/O.NEW.KSLC.HW.W.0003.220320T2100Z-220321T1200Z/
Castle Country-
Including the cities of Price, Castle Dale, and Emery
250 PM MDT Sat Mar 19 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM SUNDAY TO 6 AM MDT
MONDAY...

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

* WHERE...Castle Country.

* WHEN...From 3 PM Sunday to 6 AM MDT Monday. Winds will be most
  impactful between 6 PM MDT Sunday and 3 AM MDT Monday. 

* 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.

&&

$$

UTZ106-201000-
/O.EXB.KSLC.WI.Y.0009.220320T1500Z-220321T0000Z/
Utah Valley-
Including the cities of Lehi, Provo, and Payson
250 PM MDT Sat Mar 19 2022

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 6 PM MDT SUNDAY...

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

* WHERE...Utah Valley.

* WHEN...From 9 AM to 6 PM MDT Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

UTZ117-121-123-124-127-128-201000-
/O.EXB.KSLC.WI.Y.0009.220320T2100Z-220321T1200Z/
Central Mountains-San Rafael Swell-Lower Washington County-
Zion National Park-Bryce Canyon Country-South Central Utah-
Including the cities of Cove Fort, Fish Lake, Joes Valley, 
Green River, Goblin Valley, St George, Hurricane, Ivins, 
Springdale, Bryce Canyon City, Kanab, and Escalante
250 PM MDT Sat Mar 19 2022

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM SUNDAY TO 6 AM MDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the San Rafael Swell, Lower Washington County, Zion
  National Park, Bryce Canyon and South Central Utah, northwest to
  north winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.
  For the Central Mountains, northwest winds of 25 to 35 mph with
  gusts up to 55 mph expected. Areas of blowing snow are possible
  along I-70 Sunday afternoon and early evening. 

* WHERE...Central Mountains, San Rafael Swell, Lower Washington 
  County, Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon Country and South 
  Central Utah.

* WHEN...From 3 PM Sunday to 6 AM MDT Monday. Winds will be most
  impactful between 6 PM MDT Sunday and 3 AM MDT Monday. 

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. A few
  power outages are possible. Crosswinds are expected mainly along
  west to east oriented routes. Visibilities are especially
  reduced in blowing snow. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

UTZ101-201000-
/O.EXT.KSLC.WI.Y.0009.220320T1200Z-220320T2100Z/
Great Salt Lake Desert and Mountains-
Including the cities of Wendover, Dugway, and Park Valley
250 PM MDT Sat Mar 19 2022

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 3 PM MDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph
  expected. Locally stronger gusts expected on the lee side of the
  Raft River and Grouse Creek Mountains. Travel may be difficult
  for high profile vehicles on I-80 as gusts of 40 to 45 mph are
  expected during the afternoon.

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

* WHEN...From 6 AM to 3 PM MDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. A 
  few power outages are possible. Crosswinds are expected mainly 
  along west to east 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
6 follow-up statements
530 
WWUS75 KSLC 200942
NPWSLC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT
342 AM MDT Sun Mar 20 2022

UTZ120-202300-
/O.CON.KSLC.HW.W.0003.220320T2100Z-220321T1200Z/
Castle Country-
Including the cities of Price, Castle Dale, and Emery
342 AM MDT Sun Mar 20 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON
TO 6 AM MDT MONDAY...

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

* WHERE...Castle Country.

* WHEN...From 3 PM today to 6 AM MDT Monday. Winds will be most 
  impactful between 6 PM MDT Sunday and 3 AM MDT Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

UTZ101-202100-
/O.CON.KSLC.WI.Y.0009.220320T1200Z-220320T2100Z/
Great Salt Lake Desert and Mountains-
Including the cities of Wendover, Dugway, and Park Valley
342 AM MDT Sun Mar 20 2022

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM MDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph
  expected. Locally stronger gusts expected on the lee side of the
  Raft River and Grouse Creek Mountains. 

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

* WHEN...From 6 AM to 3 PM MDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Strong cross winds may result in difficult travel
  along I-80, Highway 30, and other east-west oriented roadways. 
  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.

&&

$$

UTZ106-202300-
/O.CON.KSLC.WI.Y.0009.220320T1500Z-220321T0000Z/
Utah Valley-
Including the cities of Lehi, Provo, and Payson
342 AM MDT Sun Mar 20 2022

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM
MDT THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Utah Valley, particularly northern areas near Lehi,
  Alpine and Highland. 

* WHEN...From 9 AM to 6 PM MDT Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

UTZ117-121-123-124-127-128-202300-
/O.CON.KSLC.WI.Y.0009.220320T2100Z-220321T1200Z/
Central Mountains-San Rafael Swell-Lower Washington County-
Zion National Park-Bryce Canyon Country-South Central Utah-
Including the cities of Cove Fort, Fish Lake, Joes Valley, 
Green River, Goblin Valley, St George, Hurricane, Ivins, 
Springdale, Bryce Canyon City, Kanab, and Escalante
342 AM MDT Sun Mar 20 2022

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
6 AM MDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the San Rafael Swell, Lower Washington County, Zion
  National Park, Bryce Canyon and South Central Utah, northwest to
  north winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.
  For the Central Mountains, northwest winds of 25 to 35 mph with
  gusts up to 55 mph expected. 

* WHERE...Central Mountains, San Rafael Swell, Lower Washington 
  County, Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon Country and South 
  Central Utah.

* WHEN...From 3 PM Sunday to 6 AM MDT Monday. Winds will be most 
  impactful between 6 PM MDT Sunday and 3 AM MDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. A few
  power outages are possible. Crosswinds are expected mainly along
  west to east 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
486 
WWUS75 KSLC 202056
NPWSLC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT
256 PM MDT Sun Mar 20 2022

UTZ106-210000-
/O.CAN.KSLC.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-220321T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KSLC.WI.Y.0010.220320T2100Z-220321T0000Z/
Utah Valley-
Including the cities of Lehi, Provo, and Payson
256 PM MDT Sun Mar 20 2022

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 30 mph expected with gusts to 45 
  mph.

* WHERE...Utah Valley.

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

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

UTZ101-202200-
/O.CAN.KSLC.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-220320T2100Z/
Great Salt Lake Desert and Mountains-
Including the cities of Wendover, Dugway, and Park Valley
256 PM MDT Sun Mar 20 2022

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Wind gusts across the area have decreased below advisory threshold
and therefore this advisory will be allowed to expire. 

$$

UTZ123-210100-
/O.UPG.KSLC.WI.Y.0009.220320T2100Z-220321T1200Z/
/O.EXB.KSLC.HW.W.0003.220321T0000Z-220321T2100Z/
Lower Washington County-
Including the cities of St George, Hurricane, and Ivins
256 PM MDT Sun Mar 20 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM MDT THIS EVENING TO 3 PM
MDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected
  along I-15 between Pintura and Leads.
 
* WHERE...Lower Washington County including the cities of St.
  George and Hurricane. The strongest winds are expected to be
  between Pintura and Leads along I-15. 

* WHEN...From 6 PM MDT this evening to 3 PM MDT Monday. 

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. A few
  power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult for high 
  profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust will be possible
  along I-15 where recently tilled soils can easily be disturbed.
  Visibilities can quickly reduce and driving visibility will
  become extremely poor in these conditions.  

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

UTZ120-210100-
/O.CON.KSLC.HW.W.0003.220320T2100Z-220321T1200Z/
Castle Country-
Including the cities of Price, Castle Dale, and Emery
256 PM MDT Sun Mar 20 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT MONDAY...

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

* WHERE...Castle Country.

* WHEN...From 3 PM today to 6 AM MDT Monday. Winds will be most
  impactful between 6 PM MDT this evening and 3 AM MDT Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

UTZ117-121-124-127-128-210100-
/O.CON.KSLC.WI.Y.0009.220320T2100Z-220321T1200Z/
Central Mountains-San Rafael Swell-Zion National Park-
Bryce Canyon Country-South Central Utah-
Including the cities of Cove Fort, Fish Lake, Joes Valley, 
Green River, Goblin Valley, Springdale, Bryce Canyon City, Kanab,
and Escalante
256 PM MDT Sun Mar 20 2022

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the San Rafael Swell, Lower Washington County, Zion
  National Park, Bryce Canyon and South Central Utah, northwest to
  north winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.
  For the Central Mountains, northwest winds of 25 to 35 mph with
  gusts up to 60 mph expected.

* WHERE...Central Mountains, San Rafael Swell, Lower Washington 
  County, Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon Country and South 
  Central Utah.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Monday. Winds will be most impactful
  between 6 PM MDT this evening and 3 AM MDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. A 
  few power outages are possible. Crosswinds are expected mainly 
  along west to east oriented routes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing snow is possible along I-70
  including Fremont Junction and Salina Summit and may reduce 
  visibilities for travelers.
  

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
644 
WWUS75 KSLC 202116
NPWSLC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT
316 PM MDT Sun Mar 20 2022

UTZ120-210100-
/O.CON.KSLC.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-220321T1200Z/
Castle Country-
Including the cities of Price, Castle Dale, and Emery
316 PM MDT Sun Mar 20 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT MONDAY...

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

* WHERE...Castle Country.

* WHEN...From 3 PM today to 6 AM MDT Monday. Winds will be most
  impactful between 6 PM MDT this evening and 3 AM MDT Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

UTZ123-210100-
/O.CON.KSLC.HW.W.0003.220321T0000Z-220321T2100Z/
Lower Washington County-
Including the cities of St George, Hurricane, and Ivins
316 PM MDT Sun Mar 20 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM MDT THIS EVENING TO 3 PM
MDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected
  along I-15 between Pintura and Leads.
 
* WHERE...Lower Washington County including the cities of St.
  George and Hurricane. The strongest winds are expected to be
  between Pintura and Leads along I-15. 

* WHEN...From 6 PM MDT this evening to 3 PM MDT Monday. 

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. A few
  power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult for high 
  profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust will be possible
  along I-15 where recently tilled soils can easily be disturbed.
  Visibilities can quickly reduce and driving visibility will
  become extremely poor in these conditions. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

UTZ106-210000-
/O.CON.KSLC.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-220321T0000Z/
Utah Valley-
Including the cities of Lehi, Provo, and Payson
316 PM MDT Sun Mar 20 2022

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 30 mph expected with gusts to 45 
  mph.

* WHERE...Utah Valley.

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

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

UTZ117-121-124-127-128-210100-
/O.CON.KSLC.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-220321T1200Z/
Central Mountains-San Rafael Swell-Zion National Park-
Bryce Canyon Country-South Central Utah-
Including the cities of Cove Fort, Fish Lake, Joes Valley, 
Green River, Goblin Valley, Springdale, Bryce Canyon City, Kanab,
and Escalante
316 PM MDT Sun Mar 20 2022

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the San Rafael Swell, Zion National Park, Bryce 
  Canyon and South Central Utah, northwest to north winds of 25 to
  35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. For the Central 
  Mountains, northwest winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 
  mph expected.

* WHERE...Central Mountains, San Rafael Swell, Zion National 
  Park, Bryce Canyon Country and South Central Utah.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Monday. Winds will be most impactful 
  between 6 PM MDT this evening and 3 AM MDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. A 
  few power outages are possible. Crosswinds are expected mainly 
  along west to east oriented routes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing snow is possible along I-70
  including Fremont Junction and Salina Summit and may reduce 
  visibilities for travelers.

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
428 
WWUS75 KSLC 202356
NPWSLC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT
556 PM MDT Sun Mar 20 2022

UTZ117-121-124-127-128-211200-
/O.CAN.KSLC.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-220321T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KSLC.WI.Y.0011.220321T0000Z-220321T1200Z/
Central Mountains-San Rafael Swell-Zion National Park-
Bryce Canyon Country-South Central Utah-
Including the cities of Cove Fort, Fish Lake, Joes Valley, 
Green River, Goblin Valley, Springdale, Bryce Canyon City, Kanab,
and Escalante
556 PM MDT Sun Mar 20 2022

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the San Rafael Swell, Zion National Park, Bryce 
  Canyon and South Central Utah, northwest to north winds of 25 to
  35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. For the Central 
  Mountains, northwest winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 
  mph expected.

* WHERE...Central Mountains, San Rafael Swell, Zion National 
  Park, Bryce Canyon Country and South Central Utah.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Monday. Winds will be most impactful 
  between 6 PM MDT this evening and 3 AM MDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. A 
  few power outages are possible. Crosswinds are expected mainly 
  along west to east oriented routes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing snow is possible along I-70
  including Fremont Junction and Salina Summit and may reduce 
  visibilities for travelers.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

UTZ106-210100-
/O.CAN.KSLC.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-220321T0000Z/
Utah Valley-
Including the cities of Lehi, Provo, and Payson
556 PM MDT Sun Mar 20 2022

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

While northwest to north winds will continue to gust to around 40
mph through about 9 PM MDT, these wind gusts are below the 
Advisory threshold of 45 mph, thus the Advisory is cancelled.

$$

UTZ120-211200-
/O.CON.KSLC.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-220321T1200Z/
Castle Country-
Including the cities of Price, Castle Dale, and Emery
556 PM MDT Sun Mar 20 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT MONDAY...

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

* WHERE...Castle Country.

* WHEN...From 3 PM today to 6 AM MDT Monday. Winds will be most 
  impactful between 6 PM MDT this evening and 3 AM MDT Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

UTZ123-211200-
/O.CON.KSLC.HW.W.0003.220321T0000Z-220321T2100Z/
Lower Washington County-
Including the cities of St George, Hurricane, and Ivins
556 PM MDT Sun Mar 20 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM MDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected along I-15 between Pintura and Leads.

* WHERE...Lower Washington County including the cities of St. 
  George and Hurricane. The strongest winds are expected to be 
  between Pintura and Leads along I-15.

* WHEN...From 6 PM MDT this evening to 3 PM MDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. A 
  few power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult for 
  high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust will be possible 
  along I-15 where recently tilled soils can easily be 
  disturbed. Visibilities can quickly reduce and driving 
  visibility will become extremely poor in these conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

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
757 
WWUS75 KSLC 210930
NPWSLC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT
330 AM MDT Mon Mar 21 2022

UTZ120-211030-
/O.CAN.KSLC.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-220321T1200Z/
Castle Country-
Including the cities of Price, Castle Dale, and Emery
330 AM MDT Mon Mar 21 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Northwest winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts to around 40 mph will
persist through mid morning, however winds are no longer expected
to reach High Wind Warning criteria. Therefore the High Wind
Warning has been cancelled.

$$

UTZ117-121-211030-
/O.CAN.KSLC.WI.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-220321T1200Z/
Central Mountains-San Rafael Swell-
Including the cities of Cove Fort, Fish Lake, Joes Valley, 
Green River, and Goblin Valley
330 AM MDT Mon Mar 21 2022

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Winds are no longer expected to reach advisory criteria, thus the
Wind Advisory has been cancelled. 

$$

UTZ123-211730-
/O.CON.KSLC.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-220321T2100Z/
Lower Washington County-
Including the cities of St George, Hurricane, and Ivins
330 AM MDT Mon Mar 21 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM MDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 70 mph 
  expected along I-15 between Pintura and Leads.

* WHERE...Lower Washington County between Pintura and Leads along
  I-15. This does not include St George proper, where wind gusts
  will remain in the 30 mph range.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM MDT.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. A 
  few power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult for 
  high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind gusts to 68 mph have been reported
  along I-15 near Leeds overnight. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

UTZ124-127-128-211730-
/O.EXT.KSLC.WI.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-220321T2100Z/
Zion National Park-Bryce Canyon Country-South Central Utah-
Including the cities of Springdale, Bryce Canyon City, Kanab, 
and Escalante
330 AM MDT Mon Mar 21 2022

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM MDT THIS AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon Country and South 
  Central Utah.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM MDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. A 
  few power outages are possible. Crosswinds are expected mainly 
  along west to east oriented routes.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

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382 
WWUS75 KSLC 212052
NPWSLC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT
252 PM MDT Mon Mar 21 2022

UTZ123-212200-
/O.EXP.KSLC.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-220321T2100Z/
Lower Washington County-
Including the cities of St George, Hurricane, and Ivins
252 PM MDT Mon Mar 21 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 3 PM MDT THIS AFTERNOON...

Breezy north winds gusting to around 35 mph will continue over
portions of the area this evening and tonight, though largely 
dropping below warning and advisory criteria. The most wind-prone
north-south canyons could still experience wind gusts of 45 mph or
greater. Winds will finally subside Tuesday.


$$

UTZ124-127-128-212200-
/O.EXP.KSLC.WI.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-220321T2100Z/
Zion National Park-Bryce Canyon Country-South Central Utah-
Including the cities of Springdale, Bryce Canyon City, Kanab, 
and Escalante
252 PM MDT Mon Mar 21 2022

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 3 PM MDT THIS AFTERNOON...

Breezy north winds gusting to around 35 mph will continue over
portions of the area this evening and tonight, though largely 
dropping below advisory criteria. The most wind-prone ridges 
will still experience localized wind gusts of 45 mph or greater. 
Winds will finally subside Tuesday.

$$

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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 Mar 19, 4:22 AM MDT, 10 hours 28 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Mar 19, 4:22 AM MDT, 10 hours 28 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT
422 AM MDT Sat Mar 19 2022

.SYNOPSIS...Dry and mild southwesterly flow will prevail across
the region today. A Pacific storm system will cross the area
Sunday. High pressure will follow for much of next week.

&&

.SHORT TERM (Through 12Z Monday)...A mid level ridge axis extends
across the forecast area early this morning, downstream from a
shortwave trough making landfall along the Pacific Northwest
coast. An extensive plume of mid and high level moisture upstream
from this ridge axis encompasses much of the Great Basin/interior
Pacific Northwest. As the ridge axis translates east this morning,
this plume of moisture will overspread the forecast area,
resulting in filtered sunshine through much of the day. This may
knock a couple of degrees off max temps this afternoon, however
with increasing southwesterly flow allowing for fairly deep
mixing, most valleys will run 5-8 degrees above climo as they warm
into the low to mid 60s. A tightening pressure gradient coupled
with mixing higher momentum aloft down to the surface will result
in breezy to windy conditions across the western valleys this
afternoon. These winds will likely remain gusty through much of
the night as the upstream trough approaches, which will keep min
temps elevated across the forecast area.

The upstream trough will be splitting as it translates inland and
across the Interior West later tonight through Sunday, as the
associated cold front crosses northern Utah during the morning
hours. The northern portion of this split will cross northern Utah
late Sunday morning through Sunday afternoon, enhancing low-mid
level frontogenesis along the passing baroclinic zone and
supporting a band of snowfall along this boundary. Snow levels
will quickly fall to the valley floors in the wake of the surface
front, where 1 to 3 inches of accumulation looks likely. Given the
warm surface temps and mid March sun angle, this accumulation will
largely remain confined to grassy and elevated surfaces. Higher
elevations of northern and central Utah are looking at 4 to 8
inches of snow through Sunday evening, with locally higher amounts
possible in the upper Cottonwoods.

Post frontal winds will be a concern not just across the Great
Salt Lake Desert, where a Wind Advisory is in effect for much of
Sunday, but also across downslope favored areas such as northern
Utah County and Castle Country Sunday afternoon. Winds across
these areas may reach Advisory criteria as well, and may also need
headlines as the event approaches.

.LONG TERM (After 12Z/6AM Monday)....A trough axis will be shifting
east to start the period. In its wake will be temperatures across
the entire CWA that are ~10 degrees below average and strong
northerly winds across southern Utah. A ridge will build into the
region by midweek and persist through the remainder of the period,
however it could be flattened slightly by a shortwave passing to the
north on Thursday that could cool temperatures slightly aloft and
increase cloud cover. All in all, precipitation chances across the
CWA will be very low after the Sunday storm pushes east.

As the trough axis slides through the area its eastward progression
will slow over the southern plains. Given a strong surface pressure
gradient in place with the high amplitude ridge building to the west
and the deep positively tilted trough to the east gusty northerly
winds, especially across southern Utah, will persist for a prolonged
period. The strongest winds will occur Monday morning and gradually
weaken through Wednesday.

By late Wednesday/early Thursday the ridge axis will be centered
over the CWA. This will result in temperatures warming throughout
the week with mid-to-upper 60s for most valley locations with 80s
near St. George by Thursday and persisting through the weekend. A
shortwave may act to slightly flatten the ridge on Thursday, but
this will only result in some increased cloud cover.

AVIATION...KSLC...VFR conditions will persist over the KSLC terminal
throughout the period. Clouds are beginning to filter in from the
west ahead of a storm for Sunday morning. These clouds will
generally remain scattered to broken above 10kft so mountain
obscuration won't be a concern. As the day progresses southerly
winds will increase and become gusty this afternoon with gusts 25-
30kts.

REST OF UTAH AND SOUTHWEST WYOMING...VFR conditions will prevail
throughout the period for all terminals. Clouds will filter into the
region from west to east ahead of a Sunday storm. CIGs will
generally remain above 10kft so mountain obscuration won't be a
concern. Southerly winds will also increase throughout the day and
could gust 25-35 kts.

&&

.SLC WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
UT...Wind Advisory from 6 AM to 8 PM MDT Sunday for UTZ101.

WY...None.
&&

Seaman/Mahan

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The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 19, 2:58 PM MDTWinter Weather AdvisorySLCBox Elder, Cache, Davis, Juab, Morgan, Rich and 5 more27 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.