Special Weather Statement for San Rafael Swell; Western Canyonlands
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- San Rafael Swell, Western Canyonlands
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- Moderate
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What is happening
At 524 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10 miles west of Hanksville, moving east at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and nickel size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects...
What the bulletin says to do
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.
Full official description
Bulletin details
At 524 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10 miles west of Hanksville, moving east at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and nickel 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. Locations impacted include... Hanksville. This includes the following highways... Utah Route 24 between mile markers 100 and 128. Utah Route 95 between mile markers 0 and 5.
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Official revisions
- Alert
Special Weather Statement issued August 30 at 5:24PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Official revision
Source and limitations
Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Salt Lake City UT. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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