Utah Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 09/16/2026 19:01

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued September 16 at 8:01PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 16, 2026 - 7:01pm
Expires: 
September 16, 2026 - 7:45pm
Description: 
At 801 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Wellington, or 10 miles southeast of Price, moving northeast at 15 mph. HAZARD...Half inch hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Wellington and East Carbon. This includes US Route 6 between mile markers 248 and 260.
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; Castle Country
Forcast Office: 
NWS Salt Lake City UT
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov