High Wind Warning Issued for Utah Mountains and Wasatch Plateau
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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NWS Salt Lake City has issued a High Wind Warning for the Central Mountains and Western Uinta Mountains, with gusts exceeding 75 mph expected this weekend.
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- Record type
- High Wind Warning
- Affected area
- Central and Northeastern Utah
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Salt Lake City
Wind notices are issued against local thresholds and a defined time window. Confirm both in the original notice before making a current-condition decision.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Central and Northeastern Utah.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Salt Lake City has issued a High Wind Warning for several mountainous regions in Utah. The alert indicates that severe wind conditions are expected, which may lead to property damage and hazardous travel conditions.
Affected Areas
The following geographic regions are under the warning:
- Central Mountains
- Wasatch Plateau/Book Cliffs
- Western Uinta Mountains
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers in the warning areas should take immediate precautions:
- Secure Loose Objects: People are urged to secure outdoor items that could be blown around or damaged by the wind.
- Travel with Caution: High winds can make driving difficult. Use extra caution, especially if operating a high-profile vehicle or a vehicle with a trailer.
Expected Conditions
- Wind Speeds: West to northwest winds of 35 to 50 mph are anticipated.
- Wind Gusts: Gusts in excess of 75 mph are expected.
- Visibility: Areas of blowing dust may accompany the weather front, which could reduce visibility.
- Specific Road Impacts: Strong crosswinds are expected to impact I-70 and SR-10 near Fremont Junction.
- Potential Damage: High winds may move loose debris, damage property, and cause power outages.
Timeline
The High Wind Warning is effective starting at 12:00 PM MDT on Saturday, March 14. The hazardous conditions are expected to persist until the warning expires at 6:00 AM MDT on Sunday, March 15.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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