Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 31 at 1:10PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 31, 2026 - 12:10pm
Expires:
August 31, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description:
At 110 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles southeast of Zion National Park, moving northeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and half inch 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, Springdale, Glendale, and Rockville.
This includes US Route 89 between mile markers 100 and 101.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Zion National Park; Southern Mountains; South Central Utah
Forcast Office:
NWS Salt Lake City UT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov