The National Weather Service in Salt Lake City has issued a Wind Advisory, which is in effect from 4:00 PM this afternoon to 10:00 AM MDT Saturday.

* AFFECTED AREA…The western Uinta Basin, Castle Country and along I-70 near Fremont Junction.

* WINDS…West or Northwest wind gusts up to 55 mph.

* TIMING…Winds will strengthen late this afternoon and evening, peaking from mid evening through the middle of the night. Winds should then gradually diminish Saturday morning.

* IMPACTS…Travel along Highway 40 near Strawberry Reservoir and Interstate 70 near Fremont Junction may be affected by strong wind gusts. Wind sensitive operations may be impacted.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…A Wind Advisory means that sustained wind speeds of at least 31
mph or gusts of 45 mph are expected. Motorists in the advisory area should be prepared for sudden gusty crosswinds which can make driving difficult.

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