Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 29 at 2:25PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 29, 2026 - 1:25pm
Expires:
August 29, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
At 225 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Manti, moving northeast at 35 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...
Manti, Moroni, Ephraim, Mount Pleasant, Wales, Fairview, Fountain
Green, and Spring City.
This includes US Route 89 between mile markers 252 and 286.
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.
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; Central Mountains; Sanpete Valley
Forcast Office:
NWS Salt Lake City UT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov