Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 31 at 10:59AM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 31, 2026 - 9:59am
Expires:
August 31, 2026 - 10:45am
Description:
At 1058 AM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 15
miles north of New Harmony, or 16 miles west of Cedar City, moving
northeast 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...
Cedar City, Enoch, Parowan, Paragonah, and Summit.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 15 between mile markers 61 and 81.
Utah Route 56 between mile markers 38 and 58.
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.
Area Description:
Southwest Utah; Southern Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Salt Lake City UT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov