Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 16 at 1:40PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 16, 2026 - 12:40pm
Expires:
September 16, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description:
At 140 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 22
miles northwest of Canyonlands National Park, or 24 miles south of
Green River, moving northeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and nickel 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 southeastern Emery
County.
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:
San Rafael Swell
Forcast Office:
NWS Salt Lake City UT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov