Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 16 at 6:17PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 16, 2026 - 5:17pm
Expires:
September 16, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
At 617 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8
miles southwest of Bryce Canyon National Park, or 34 miles northeast
of Kanab, moving northeast at 15 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.
Locations impacted include...
Bryce Canyon National Park, Tropic, Cannonville, and Rubys Inn.
This includes Utah Route 12 between mile markers 11 and 15, and
between mile markers 17 and 27.
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:
Southern Mountains; Bryce Canyon Country; South Central Utah
Forcast Office:
NWS Salt Lake City UT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov