Significant weather advisory for Southern Utah

Written by Ric Wayman
March 28, 2016
Stock image, St. George News

SOUTHERN UTAH – The National Weather Service issued a “Significant Weather Advisory” Monday for strong, high winds through 7:30 p.m.

Affected area of Significant Weather Advisory, March 28, 2016 | Map courtesy of National Weather Service, St. George News
Affected area of Significant Weather Advisory, March 28, 2016 | Map courtesy of National Weather Service, St. George News

Affected area

Western Washington, Western Garfield, Iron, Sevier, Beaver, Kane and Millard counties

Wind speed

Winds of 40-55 mph will be possible

Timing

Monday evening until 7:30 p.m.

 

Impacts

Cedar City, St. George, Washington City, Hurricane, Santa Clara, Enoch, La Verkin, Parowan, Panguitch, Paragonah, Marysvale, New Harmony, Hatch, Garrison, Zion National Park and Summit.

Precautionary, preparedness actions

Strong winds with showers may occur well ahead of any rain. The National Weather Service advises that residents do not wait for the sound of thunder before taking cover.

For current winter road conditions, visit the Utah Department of Transportation website.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

"I wrote my first word when I was very young. I enjoyed this so much I decided to write many more words." A native of Pacific Palisades, Calif., Ric is the weekend editor of St. George News, returning after a three year absence. Ric was bitten by the news bug as a staff writer and associate editor of the Palisades High School Tideline. After school he entered the media as a radio personality, both playing music and reporting news. Ric moved to St. George in the 1980s and was the morning personality on all three major AM stations in town. An avid amateur radio operator, Ric also plays with the Rock Dox, showcasing his skills on keyboards, bass and guitar. Ric lives in the center of St. George with his partner Terri, two snoring dogs and too many neurotic cats.

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