Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 31 at 1:05PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 31, 2026 - 12:05pm
Expires:
August 31, 2026 - 12:45pm
Description:
At 104 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10
miles east of Big Water, or 50 miles south of Escalante, 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...
Lake Powell.
This includes US Route 89 near mile marker 2.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
South Central Utah; Glen Canyon Recreation Area/Lake Powell
Forcast Office:
NWS Salt Lake City UT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov