High Wind Warning Update

You may have received this via email or Facebook - if not, here's an update from earlier this morning:

 

According to the National Weather Service  forecast, winds are now expected to be 30-40 mph sustained with gusts in excess of 60mph and localized gusts in excess of 75 mph possible especially in Davis County.

The strongest wind gusts will occur late tonight through Sunday morning.

Here is the high wind watch that is in effect:

http://forecast.weather.gov/wwamap/wwatxtget.php?cwa=slc&wwa=high wind watch

Here is a graphic showing the affected area:

http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/FXC/wxstory.php?wfo=slc

If this forecast holds, it will not be as bad as it was in 2011 for most people but we still suggest securing all loose objects and being ready for downed trees, power outages and other problems high winds can cause.  Keep in mind that the actual weather may not be as bad as predicted but, unfortunately, it could also be worse.

In addition to the preparation you have already seen in previous posts, here are some more things you may want to consider:

Confirm that your neighbors know about the possible threat.

Review emergency procedures with family members.
Test generator and chainsaw if you own these items.

Chores and other activities you may have planned that will be limited/impossible if the power is out.