Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 19 at 5:08PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 19, 2026 - 4:08pm
Expires:
August 19, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description:
At 507 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 13
miles northeast of Torrey, or 22 miles north of Capitol Reef National
Park. This storm was nearly stationary.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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.
This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of north central
Wayne, southwestern Emery and southeastern Sevier Counties.
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:
Central Mountains; San Rafael Swell; Southern Mountains; Capitol Reef National Park and Vicinity; Western Canyonlands
Forcast Office:
NWS Salt Lake City UT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov