Utah Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 08/29/2026 14:11

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued August 29 at 3:11PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
August 29, 2026 - 2:11pm
Expires: 
August 29, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description: 
At 310 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10 miles southeast of Wellington, or 15 miles southeast of Price, moving east at 40 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 256 and 275.
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; Castle Country; San Rafael Swell
Forcast Office: 
NWS Salt Lake City UT
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov