ST. GEORGE — Conditions will be windy in Southern Utah and across much of the state Saturday, prompting the National Weather Service to issue a wind advisory.
The event runs from 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday and impacts Washington, Iron and Beaver counties, with specific mention made of Beaver, Cedar City and Milford, according to a weather service news release.
Southwest winds of 25-35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph are expected.
“Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. A few power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult due to crosswinds, especially for high-profile vehicles and vehicles with trailers. Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high-profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects,” the alert said.
The National Weather Service forecast for Saturday follows:
St. George: A 20 percent chance of showers after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. Breezy, with an east wind 8-13 mph becoming southwest 17-22 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 34 mph. Saturday night will bring a 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Breezy, with a southwest wind 20-25 mph decreasing to 8-13 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.
Cedar City: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 53. South wind 13-21 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Saturday night will bring rain showers likely before 9 p.m., then rain and snow showers likely between 9 p.m. and midnight. Snow showers likely after midnight. Some thunder is also possible. Winds could gust as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70% with ew snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Beaver: A 30 percent chance of showers after 3 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 58. Breezy, with a southeast wind 9-14 mph becoming south southwest 17-22 mph in the afternoon. Rain showers likely before 9 p.m., then rain and snow showers likely between 9 p.m. and midnight, with snow showers likely after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. South southwest wind 8-18 mph becoming north-northwest after midnight.
A High Wind Watch has been issued for the west desert, including portions of Iron, Beaver, Millard, and Juab counties. Winds will be strong on Saturday, peaking in the afternoon, with gusts up to 60 mph before they weaken behind a cold front. #utwx pic.twitter.com/kyPrsoECZU
— NWS Salt Lake City (@NWSSaltLakeCity) March 21, 2024