Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 31 at 2:04PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 31, 2026 - 1:04pm
Expires:
August 31, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description:
At 204 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 16
miles east of Zion National Park, moving northeast 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...
Orderville, Glendale, Alton, and Long Valley Junction.
This includes US Route 89 between mile markers 83 and 105.
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:
Southern Mountains; South Central Utah
Forcast Office:
NWS Salt Lake City UT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov