Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 20 at 8:30PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 20, 2026 - 7:30pm
Expires:
August 20, 2026 - 8:15pm
Description:
At 830 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Kanab, moving northwest at 5 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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...
Orderville and Mt Carmel.
This includes US Route 89 between mile markers 66 and 86.
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:
South Central Utah
Forcast Office:
NWS Salt Lake City UT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov