Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 22 at 8:55AM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 22, 2026 - 7:55am
Expires:
September 22, 2026 - 8:45am
Description:
At 855 AM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10
miles north of Capitol Reef National Park, moving northeast at 35
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...
Capitol Reef National Park, Caineville, and Goblin Valley.
This includes Utah Route 24 between mile markers 79 and 102.
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.
Area Description:
San Rafael Swell; Capitol Reef National Park and Vicinity; Western Canyonlands
Forcast Office:
NWS Salt Lake City UT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov