Utah Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 09/16/2026 11:08

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued September 16 at 12:08PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 16, 2026 - 11:08am
Expires: 
September 16, 2026 - 12:00pm
Description: 
At 1208 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10 miles east of Lake Powell, or 53 miles southeast of Escalante, moving northeast at 20 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... Lake Powell and Dangling Rope Marina. This storm will be capable of producing strong gusty winds on Lake Powell. This will lead to a sudden increase in waves and very choppy waters which will result in hazardous boating conditions. Boaters are urged to seek safe harbor if possible.
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; Glen Canyon Recreation Area/Lake Powell
Forcast Office: 
NWS Salt Lake City UT
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov