Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 31 at 12:16PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 31, 2026 - 11:16am
Expires:
August 31, 2026 - 12:00pm
Description:
At 1216 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9
miles southeast of Cedar Breaks National Monument, or 20 miles
northeast of Zion National Park, 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...
Hatch, Cedar Breaks National Monument, Panguitch Lake, and Long
Valley Junction.
This includes US Route 89 between mile markers 104 and 116.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Southern Mountains; Upper Sevier River Valleys
Forcast Office:
NWS Salt Lake City UT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov