Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 16 at 7:38AM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 16, 2026 - 6:38am
Expires:
September 16, 2026 - 7:15am
Description:
At 737 AM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 26
miles southeast of Escalante, moving northeast at 25 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.
This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of south central
Garfield and northeastern Kane Counties, including Brimstone, Spooky
and Peekaboo slot canyons.
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:
South Central Utah
Forcast Office:
NWS Salt Lake City UT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov