Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 23 at 1:29PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 23, 2026 - 12:29pm
Expires:
August 23, 2026 - 1:15pm
Description:
At 129 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 13
miles northeast of Capitol Reef National Park, moving east at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Hanksville and Caineville.
This includes the following highways...
Utah Route 24 between mile markers 93 and 119.
Utah Route 95 between mile markers 0 and 17.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Southern Mountains; Capitol Reef National Park and Vicinity; Western Canyonlands
Forcast Office:
NWS Salt Lake City UT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov