Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory Reference

The University Police Department (UP) monitors wind/weather reports whenever such conditions appear to threaten the University community and identifies four stages of sustained wind conditions:

• P - Preliminary Wind Advisory: 19-24 mph. Effect: May experience some difficulty walking.
• H - High Wind Advisory: 25-31 mph. Effect: Will experience some difficulty walking.
• A - High Wind Alert: 32-46 mph Effect: Progress impeded; difficult to maintain balance during gusts.
• W - High Wind Warning: 47-54 mph. Effect: Extremely dangerous conditions; high potential for personal injury and property damage. 

Precautionary Action	P	H	A	W
Take precautions when walking between vehicles and buildings
Remain alert for blowing dust and moving debris
Take personal responsibility for your safety
Reduce outdoor traveling to a minimum
Be mindful of on-going wind advisories warnings
High wind ALERT will be sent out campus wide via e-mail
Call campus 911 to report injury, building damage, or hazardous situation
Use caution when entering and exiting buildings
Use appropriate entrances/exits
Comply with posted notices to reduce risk of injury or damage
Policy Group/Command Staff may consider a "campus closure" if the winds exceed 54 MPH sustained
The President or his designee may authorize the closure of campus
If a campus closure is ordered, students should leave in a calm, orderly fashion, mindful of others. Employees shall remain on campus until the end of their assigned workday.
High wind WARNING will be sent out campus wide via email
Use EXTREME caution when entering and exiting buildings
Use EXTREME caution when walking between vehicles and buildings
If possible assist others in your departure
Do not attempt to re-enter the campus or any of the buildings