Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 2 at 9:50AM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 2, 2026 - 8:50am
Expires:
September 2, 2026 - 9:30am
Description:
At 950 AM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 18
miles southeast of Capitol Reef National Park, 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 north central
Garfield and eastern Wayne Counties.
This includes Utah Route 95 between mile markers 4 and 22.
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; Western Canyonlands
Forcast Office:
NWS Salt Lake City UT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov