Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 20 at 8:10PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 20, 2026 - 7:10pm
Expires:
August 20, 2026 - 7:45pm
Description:
At 810 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Enoch, or 10 miles northeast of Cedar City. This storm was nearly
stationary.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and half inch 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...
Enoch, Parowan, and Summit.
This includes Interstate 15 between mile markers 63 and 74.
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:
Southwest Utah; Southern Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Salt Lake City UT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov