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High Wind Warning 2, NWS Salt Lake City, UT

February 6, 2025Uinta County, Wyoming

NWS Salt Lake City, UT issued this high wind warning at Feb 6, 2025, 9:25 AM MST for Uinta County, Wyoming. It took effect at Feb 7, 2025, 8:00 AM MST. It was in force for 9 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
Feb 6, 2025, 9:25 AM MST (16:25 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 7, 2025, 8:00 AM MST
Expired
Feb 7, 2025, 5:00 PM MST
In force
9 hr
Issued by
NWS Salt Lake City, UT

County Uinta County, WY

The radar

The Salt Lake City radar (KMTX), 159 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 16:30 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
Feb 7, 10:05 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 70Almy, WYN7shz Medicine Butt Mountain - 8540 ft
Feb 7, 11:30 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 615 Ene Almy, WYMesonet station PC450 Evanston North.
Feb 7, 11:40 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 593 W Evanston, WYASOS station KEVW Evanston-Uinta Cnty Airport.
Feb 7, 11:45 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 633 W Evanston, WYASOS station KEVW Evanston-Uinta Cnty Airport.
Feb 7, 12:06 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 592 Wnw Church Buttes, WYMesonet station WY8 Church Butte.
Feb 7, 12:53 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 673 W Evanston, WYASOS station KEVW Evanston-Uinta Cnty Airport.

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, 4.4 hours before the alert went out and 127 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 2025-02-06Temperature 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 2025-02-06The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 47 square meters per square second.1939587897117136156Sfc1 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
1732 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
80 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
47 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
382 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

997 
WWUS75 KSLC 061625
NPWSLC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT
925 AM MST Thu Feb 6 2025

WYZ021-070500-
/O.NEW.KSLC.HW.W.0002.250207T1500Z-250208T0000Z/
Southwest Wyoming-
Including the following locations - Lyman and Evanston
925 AM MST Thu Feb 6 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 5 PM MST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Southwest Wyoming.

* WHEN...From 8 AM to 5 PM MST Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles and vehicles with trailers. Use extra caution.

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

&&

$$

UTZ102-070500-
/O.EXB.KSLC.WI.Y.0005.250207T1000Z-250208T0100Z/
Tooele and Rush Valleys-
Including the following locations - Tooele, Grantsville, and
Vernon
925 AM MST Thu Feb 6 2025

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 6 PM MST FRIDAY...

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

* WHERE...Tooele and Rush Valleys.

* WHEN...From 3 AM to 6 PM MST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few 
  power outages may result. Blowing dust may reduce visibilities at 
  times through the day.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Isolated wind gusts to 60 mph are expected on 
  I-80 near Lake Point.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles and vehicles with trailers. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

UTZ115-122-070500-
/O.CON.KSLC.WI.Y.0005.250207T1500Z-250208T0300Z/
Western Millard and Juab Counties-Southwest Utah-
Including the following locations - Cedar City, Milford, Little
Sahara, Delta, and Beaver
925 AM MST Thu Feb 6 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 8 PM MST FRIDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 8 AM to 8 PM MST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few 
  power outages may result. Strong cross winds can be expected along 
  east-west oriented roads, including Highway 50. Blowing dust may 
  reduce visibilities at times through the day.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Isolated wind gusts to 60 mph can be expected 
  across wind prone and exposed locations of western Millard, Beaver 
  and Iron Counties.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles and vehicles with trailers. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit 
https://weather.gov/saltlakecity.

For information on potential travel impacts visit 
http://udottraffic.utah.gov

CRK
3 follow-up statements
727 
WWUS75 KSLC 070559
NPWSLC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT
1059 PM MST Thu Feb 6 2025

WYZ021-072100-
/O.CON.KSLC.HW.W.0002.250207T1500Z-250208T0000Z/
Southwest Wyoming-
Including the following locations - Lyman and Evanston
1059 PM MST Thu Feb 6 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 5 PM MST 
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West to southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 
  mph expected.

* WHERE...Southwest Wyoming.

* WHEN...From 8 AM to 5 PM MST Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles and vehicles with trailers. Use extra caution.

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

&&

$$

UTZ102-072100-
/O.CON.KSLC.WI.Y.0005.250207T1000Z-250208T0100Z/
Tooele and Rush Valleys-
Including the following locations - Grantsville, Tooele, and
Vernon
1059 PM MST Thu Feb 6 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 6 PM MST FRIDAY...

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

* WHERE...Tooele and Rush Valleys.

* WHEN...From 3 AM to 6 PM MST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few 
  power outages may result. Blowing dust may reduce visibilities at 
  times through the day.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles and vehicles with trailers. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

UTZ115-122-072100-
/O.CON.KSLC.WI.Y.0005.250207T1500Z-250208T0300Z/
Western Millard and Juab Counties-Southwest Utah-
Including the following locations - Cedar City, Little Sahara,
Milford, Beaver, and Delta
1059 PM MST Thu Feb 6 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 8 PM MST FRIDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 8 AM to 8 PM MST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few 
  power outages may result. Strong cross winds can be expected along 
  east-west oriented roads, including Highway 50. Blowing dust may 
  reduce visibilities at times through the day.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles and vehicles with trailers. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit 
https://weather.gov/saltlakecity.

For information on potential travel impacts visit 
http://udottraffic.utah.gov

LC
346 
WWUS75 KSLC 070935
NPWSLC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT
235 AM MST Fri Feb 7 2025

WYZ021-080000-
/O.CON.KSLC.HW.W.0002.250207T1500Z-250208T0000Z/
Southwest Wyoming-
Including the following locations - Evanston and Lyman
235 AM MST Fri Feb 7 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 5 
PM MST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West to southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 
  mph expected.

* WHERE...Southwest Wyoming.

* WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 5 PM MST this afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles and vehicles with trailers. Use extra caution.

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

&&

$$

UTZ101-080045-
/O.EXB.KSLC.WI.Y.0005.250207T0935Z-250208T0100Z/
Great Salt Lake Desert and Mountains-
Including the following locations - Wendover, Dugway, and Park
Valley
235 AM MST Fri Feb 7 2025

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

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. 
  Winds will shift to the northwest behind a cold front during the 
  afternoon and remain gusty through 6 PM.

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

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

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few 
  power outages may result. Blowing dust may reduce visibilities at 
  times through the day.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles and vehicles with trailers. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

UTZ102-080045-
/O.EXT.KSLC.WI.Y.0005.250207T0935Z-250208T0100Z/
Tooele and Rush Valleys-
Including the following locations - Grantsville, Tooele, and
Vernon
235 AM MST Fri Feb 7 2025

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Tooele and Rush Valleys.

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

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few 
  power outages may result. Blowing dust may reduce visibilities at 
  times through the day.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles and vehicles with trailers. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

UTZ115-122-080045-
/O.EXT.KSLC.WI.Y.0005.250207T0935Z-250208T0300Z/
Western Millard and Juab Counties-Southwest Utah-
Including the following locations - Little Sahara, Cedar City,
Beaver, Milford, and Delta
235 AM MST Fri Feb 7 2025

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

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

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

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

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few 
  power outages may result. Strong cross winds can be expected along 
  east-west oriented roads, including Highway 50. Blowing dust may 
  reduce visibilities at times through the day.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles and vehicles with trailers. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit 
https://weather.gov/saltlakecity.

For information on potential travel impacts visit 
http://udottraffic.utah.gov

HM
623 
WWUS75 KSLC 071607
NPWSLC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT
907 AM MST Fri Feb 7 2025

WYZ021-080000-
/O.CON.KSLC.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-250208T0000Z/
Southwest Wyoming-
Including the following locations - Lyman and Evanston
907 AM MST Fri Feb 7 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS 
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West to southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 
  mph expected.

* WHERE...Southwest Wyoming.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles and vehicles with trailers. Use extra caution.

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

&&

$$

UTZ101-102-080100-
/O.CON.KSLC.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-250208T0100Z/
Great Salt Lake Desert and Mountains-Tooele and Rush Valleys-
Including the following locations - Park Valley, Vernon, Tooele,
Wendover, Dugway, and Grantsville
907 AM MST Fri Feb 7 2025

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

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

* WHERE...Great Salt Lake Desert and Mountains and Tooele and Rush 
  Valleys.

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

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few 
  power outages may result. Blowing dust may reduce visibilities at 
  times through the day.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...After the cold front passes around mid 
  afternoon, winds will shift from southerly to northwesterly and 
  gradually diminish.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles and vehicles with trailers. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

UTZ115-122-080300-
/O.CON.KSLC.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-250208T0300Z/
Western Millard and Juab Counties-Southwest Utah-
Including the following locations - Delta, Beaver, Milford,
Little Sahara, and Cedar City
907 AM MST Fri Feb 7 2025

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

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

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

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

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few 
  power outages may result. Strong cross winds can be expected along 
  east-west oriented roads, including Highway 50. Blowing dust may 
  reduce visibilities at times through the day.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles and vehicles with trailers. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit 
https://weather.gov/saltlakecity.

For information on potential travel impacts visit 
http://udottraffic.utah.gov

DVC

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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.