Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 2 at 9:49AM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 2, 2026 - 8:49am
Expires:
September 2, 2026 - 9:30am
Description:
At 949 AM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 21
miles east of Hanksville, moving northeast at 40 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 eastern Wayne and
southeastern Emery Counties.
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:
San Rafael Swell; Western Canyonlands
Forcast Office:
NWS Salt Lake City UT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov