WFO SALT LAKE CITY Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Friday, March 2, 2018
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WIND ADVISORY
URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT
150 PM MST Fri Mar 2 2018
…WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS EVENING…
* AFFECTED AREA…West Central and Southwest Utah.
* WINDS…South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts in excess of 50
mph.
* TIMING…Continuing through the remainder of the afternoon
before diminishing this evening.
* IMPACTS…Strong crosswinds can be expected along all east-
west oriented routes including US Highway 50, which will make
high profile vehicles difficult to handle. Visibilities may be
reduced at times in blowing dust.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
A Wind Advisory means that sustained wind speeds of at least
31 mph or gusts of 45 mph are expected. Motorists in the advisory
area should be prepared for sudden gusty cross winds which can
make driving difficult.
…WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS EVENING…
* AFFECTED AREA…West Central and Southwest Utah.
* WINDS…South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts in excess of 50
mph.
* TIMING…Continuing through the remainder of the afternoon
before diminishing this evening.
* IMPACTS…Strong crosswinds can be expected along all east-
west oriented routes including US Highway 50, which will make
high profile vehicles difficult to handle. Visibilities may be
reduced at times in blowing dust.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
A Wind Advisory means that sustained wind speeds of at least
31 mph or gusts of 45 mph are expected. Motorists in the advisory
area should be prepared for sudden gusty cross winds which can
make driving difficult.
…HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS
EVENING…
* AFFECTED AREA…The Salt Lake and Tooele Valleys along with the
Great Salt Lake Desert and Mountains.
* WINDS…South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts in excess of 60
mph.
* TIMING…Continuing through the remainder of the afternoon
before diminishing this evening.
* IMPACTS…Strong crosswinds can be expected along all east-
west oriented routes including Interstate 80, which will make
high profile vehicles difficult to handle. Visibilities may be
reduced at times in blowing dust.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or is occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or
gusts of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage. Vehicles,
especially high profile vehicles, can be difficult to control at
times in high winds. Motorists should take extra caution,
especially while crossing bridges, overpasses, and unsheltered
areas.
…HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS
EVENING…
* AFFECTED AREA…The Salt Lake and Tooele Valleys along with the
Great Salt Lake Desert and Mountains.
* WINDS…South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts in excess of 60
mph.
* TIMING…Continuing through the remainder of the afternoon
before diminishing this evening.
* IMPACTS…Strong crosswinds can be expected along all east-
west oriented routes including Interstate 80, which will make
high profile vehicles difficult to handle. Visibilities may be
reduced at times in blowing dust.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or is occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or
gusts of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage. Vehicles,
especially high profile vehicles, can be difficult to control at
times in high winds. Motorists should take extra caution,
especially while crossing bridges, overpasses, and unsheltered
areas.
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