Utah High Wind Watch | Effective 04/15/2026 09:56

Headline: 
High Wind Watch issued April 15 at 10:56AM MDT until April 17 at 9:00AM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Event: 
High Wind Watch
Urgency: 
Future
Effective: 
April 15, 2026 - 9:56am
Expires: 
April 16, 2026 - 1:00am
Description: 
* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 65 mph near north-south running canyons. * WHERE...Lower Washington County including Toquerville, La Verkin, Hurricane, Virgin, Shivwits and other towns near the mouth of Black Ridge Canyon and the Beaver Dam Mountains. * WHEN...From Thursday evening through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles and vehicles with trailers. RVs should use caution at campgrounds.
Instruction: 
Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds.
Area Description: 
Lower Washington County
Forcast Office: 
NWS Salt Lake City UT