Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 16 at 7:21AM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 16, 2026 - 6:21am
Expires:
September 16, 2026 - 7:00am
Description:
At 721 AM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm
capable of producing a landspout 7 miles east of Timber Lakes, or 16
miles east of Heber City, moving northeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Landspouts, wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph, and penny size
hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Gusty winds
could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured
objects.
Locations impacted include...
Timber Lakes and Trial Lk.
This includes the following highways...
Utah Route 35 between mile markers 8 and 27.
Mirror Lake Highway between mile markers 9 and 28.
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:
Western Uinta Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Salt Lake City UT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov