Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 11 at 5:53PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 11, 2026 - 4:53pm
Expires:
September 11, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description:
At 553 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9
miles east of Big Water, or 46 miles south of Escalante, moving east
at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch 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...
Big Water, Lake Powell, and Dangling Rope Marina.
This storm will be capable of producing strong gusty winds on Lake
Powell. This will lead to a sudden increase in waves and very choppy
waters which will result in hazardous boating conditions. Boaters are
urged to seek safe harbor if possible.
This includes US Route 89 between mile markers 2 and 9.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
South Central Utah; Glen Canyon Recreation Area/Lake Powell
Forcast Office:
NWS Salt Lake City UT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov