Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 30 at 4:15PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 30, 2026 - 3:15pm
Expires:
August 30, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
At 415 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Big Water, or 42 miles east of Kanab, moving east at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel size 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...
Big Water and Lake Powell.
This includes US Route 89 between mile markers 0 and 17.
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:
South Central Utah; Glen Canyon Recreation Area/Lake Powell
Forcast Office:
NWS Salt Lake City UT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov