Wind advisory for south central Utah

Written by or for St. George News
April 15, 2013
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SOUTHERN UTAH – The National Weather Service issued a wind advisory for south central Utah, Glen Canyon Recreation Area, Lake Powell, and the cities of Kanab, Escalante and Bullfrog. This advisory is in effect from 2-9 p.m. today.

Dots denote affected area. Radar time 6:15 a.m. Southern Utah, April 15, 2013 | Image courtesy of National Weather Service
Dots denote affected area. Radar time 6:15 a.m. Southern Utah, April 15, 2013 | Image courtesy of National Weather Service

• Winds: West-southwest winds increasing to 25-35 mph with gusts to 50 mph possible.

• Impacts: Reduced visibilities may occur due to blowing sand and dust.

• Additional precautions: Winds will cause rough chop on Lake Powell, small boats will be especially prone to capsizing.

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2 Comments

  • Roy J April 15, 2013 at 10:12 am

    Weird weather. It looks like it does when there is a wildfire nearby.

  • JJ Slice April 15, 2013 at 11:26 am

    There is a wildfire nearby called a “subscribed burn”

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