Special Weather Statement for Southern Mountains; Bryce Canyon Country; South Central Utah
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Bryce Canyon Country, South Central Utah, Southern Mountains
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- Moderate
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What is happening
At 235 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 20 miles south of Hatch, or 23 miles north of Kanab, moving northeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor...
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 235 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 20 miles south of Hatch, or 23 miles north of Kanab, moving northeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny 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... Bryce Canyon National Park and Alton.
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- Alert
Special Weather Statement issued August 29 at 2:35PM 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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