Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 31 at 11:27AM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 31, 2026 - 10:27am
Expires:
August 31, 2026 - 11:15am
Description:
At 1127 AM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
St George, or 16 miles east of Virgin River Gorge, moving northeast
at 15 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...
St George, Washington, Hurricane, Sand Hollow State Park, Quail Creek
State Park, and Bloomington.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 15 between mile markers 1 and 20.
Utah Route 18 between mile markers 0 and 2.
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:
Lower Washington County; Southern Mountains; South Central Utah
Forcast Office:
NWS Salt Lake City UT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov