Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 16 at 4:02PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 16, 2026 - 3:02pm
Expires:
September 16, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description:
At 402 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Timber Lakes, or 12 miles southeast of Heber City, moving north at 35
mph.
HAZARD...Half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible.
Locations impacted include...
Kamas, Francis, Samak, Timber Lakes, Woodland, and Trial Lk.
This includes the following highways...
US Route 40 between mile markers 26 and 32.
Utah Route 35 between mile markers 1 and 20.
Mirror Lake Highway between mile markers 2 and 27, and between mile
markers 37 and 39.
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.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description:
Wasatch Back; Western Uinta Mountains; Wasatch Plateau/Book Cliffs
Forcast Office:
NWS Salt Lake City UT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov