Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 11 at 4:43PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 11, 2026 - 3:43pm
Expires:
September 11, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description:
At 443 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9
miles southwest of Escalante, moving east 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.
This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of south central
Garfield and northeastern Kane Counties.
This includes Utah Route 12 between mile markers 46 and 50.
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