Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 18 at 1:07PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 18, 2026 - 12:07pm
Expires:
September 18, 2026 - 12:45pm
Description:
At 106 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 14
miles southeast of Ephraim, or 15 miles east of Manti, moving
northeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Penny size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible.
This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of southeastern
Sanpete and west central Emery Counties, including the Skyline
Drive.
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.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
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:
Central Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Salt Lake City UT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov