Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 30 at 5:24PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 30, 2026 - 4:24pm
Expires:
August 30, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description:
At 524 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10
miles west of Hanksville, moving east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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...
Hanksville.
This includes the following highways...
Utah Route 24 between mile markers 100 and 128.
Utah Route 95 between mile markers 0 and 5.
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:
San Rafael Swell; Western Canyonlands
Forcast Office:
NWS Salt Lake City UT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov