Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 24 at 2:40PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 24, 2026 - 1:40pm
Expires:
July 24, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description:
At 240 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Panguitch Lake, or 27 miles east of Cedar City, moving northeast at
10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Panguitch, Panguitch Lake, and Hillsdale.
This includes US Route 89 between mile markers 126 and 133.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Area Description:
Southern Mountains; Upper Sevier River Valleys
Forcast Office:
NWS Salt Lake City UT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov