Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 29 at 1:03PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 29, 2026 - 12:03pm
Expires:
August 29, 2026 - 12:45pm
Description:
At 103 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10
miles north of Antimony, or 15 miles east of Junction, moving
northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Loa, Bicknell, Torrey, Teasdale, Lyman, Angle, and Fremont.
This includes Utah Route 24 between mile markers 44 and 69.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description:
Central Mountains; Southern Mountains; Upper Sevier River Valleys; Capitol Reef National Park and Vicinity
Forcast Office:
NWS Salt Lake City UT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov