Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 11 at 11:13PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 11, 2026 - 10:13pm
Expires:
September 11, 2026 - 10:45pm
Description:
At 1112 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Hanksville, moving east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny 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...
Hanksville, Capitol Reef National Park, Torrey, Caineville, and
Fruita.
This includes the following highways...
Utah Route 12 between mile markers 109 and 122.
Utah Route 24 between mile markers 68 and 125.
Utah Route 95 between mile markers 0 and 23.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead
to localized flooding, especially in area slot canyons and typically
dry washes. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
Southern Mountains; Capitol Reef National Park and Vicinity; Western Canyonlands
Forcast Office:
NWS Salt Lake City UT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov