Utah Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 09/12/2026 18:44

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued September 12 at 7:44PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 12, 2026 - 6:44pm
Expires: 
September 12, 2026 - 7:15pm
Description: 
At 744 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 14 miles east of Sunnyside, or 34 miles north of Green River, moving southeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea 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 northeastern Emery and southeastern Carbon 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: 
Wasatch Plateau/Book Cliffs
Forcast Office: 
NWS Salt Lake City UT
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov