Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 31 at 12:06PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 31, 2026 - 11:06am
Expires:
August 31, 2026 - 11:45am
Description:
At 1206 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Dameron Valley to near Hurricane. Movement
was north at 20 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...
Zion National Park, Washington, Hurricane, La Verkin, New Harmony,
Dameron Valley, Quail Creek State Park, Ivins, Enterprise,
Toquerville, Leeds, Virgin, Kanarraville, Pintura, Pinto, Pine
Valley, Veyo, Snow Canyon State Park, and Kolob Canyon.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 15 between mile markers 16 and 47.
Utah Route 18 between mile markers 8 and 44.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Area Description:
Southwest Utah; Lower Washington County; Zion National Park; Southern Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Salt Lake City UT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov