Utah Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 09/16/2026 15:27

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued September 16 at 4:27PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 16, 2026 - 3:27pm
Expires: 
September 16, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description: 
At 427 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10 miles northeast of Sunnyside, or 30 miles east of Price, moving northeast at 30 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 northeastern Carbon and southeastern Duchesne Counties.
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 Plateau/Book Cliffs; Western Uinta Basin
Forcast Office: 
NWS Salt Lake City UT
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov