Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 16 at 4:17AM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 16, 2026 - 3:17am
Expires:
September 16, 2026 - 4:00am
Description:
At 416 AM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8
miles west of Sunnyside, or 12 miles east of Price, moving northeast
at 45 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.
Locations impacted include...
Wellington, Sunnyside, and East Carbon.
This includes US Route 6 between mile markers 244 and 263.
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; Castle Country; San Rafael Swell
Forcast Office:
NWS Salt Lake City UT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov