Utah Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 09/16/2026 17:04

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued September 16 at 6:04PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 16, 2026 - 5:04pm
Expires: 
September 16, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description: 
At 604 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Sunnyside to 20 miles southeast of Wellington. Movement was northeast at 20 mph. HAZARD...Half inch hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Sunnyside, East Carbon, and Woodside. This includes US Route 6 between mile markers 261 and 278.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. These storms 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; Castle Country; San Rafael Swell
Forcast Office: 
NWS Salt Lake City UT
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov