Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 29 at 11:57AM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 29, 2026 - 10:57am
Expires:
July 29, 2026 - 11:45am
Description:
At 1156 AM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
New Harmony, or 14 miles northwest of Zion National Park, moving
northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and penny 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...
Cedar City, Zion National Park, Enoch, New Harmony, Kanarraville,
Hamilton Fort, Pintura, and Kolob Canyon.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 15 between mile markers 29 and 66.
Utah Route 56 between mile markers 44 and 61.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Southwest Utah; Lower Washington County; Zion National Park; Southern Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Salt Lake City UT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov