Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 6 at 3:50PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 6, 2025 - 2:50pm
Expires:
June 6, 2025 - 3:30pm
Description:
At 350 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 15
miles south of Hanksville, moving southeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of northeastern
Garfield and south central Wayne Counties.
This includes the following highways...
Utah Route 95 between mile markers 10 and 34.
Utah Route 276 between mile markers 0 and 11.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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:
Southern Mountains; Western Canyonlands; Glen Canyon Recreation Area/Lake Powell
Forcast Office:
NWS Salt Lake City UT