Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 31 at 1:16PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 31, 2026 - 12:16pm
Expires:
August 31, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description:
At 115 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 19
miles northwest of Big Water, or 33 miles east of Kanab, moving north
at 10 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.
This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of central Kane
County.
This includes US Route 89 between mile markers 29 and 33.
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:
South Central Utah
Forcast Office:
NWS Salt Lake City UT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov