Utah Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 08/29/2026 12:30

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued August 29 at 1:30PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
August 29, 2026 - 12:30pm
Expires: 
August 29, 2026 - 1:15pm
Description: 
At 130 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Sunnyside, or 21 miles southeast of Price, moving northeast at 30 mph. 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... Sunnyside and East Carbon. This includes US Route 6 between mile markers 258 and 271.
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: 
Wasatch Plateau/Book Cliffs; Castle Country; San Rafael Swell
Forcast Office: 
NWS Salt Lake City UT
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov