Special Weather Statement for Wasatch Plateau/Book Cliffs; Castle Country
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Castle Country, Wasatch Plateau/Book Cliffs
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- Moderate
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- Observed
What is happening
At 400 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9 miles northeast of Sunnyside, or 28 miles east of Price. This storm was nearly stationary. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. This storm...
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. 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.
Full official description
Bulletin details
At 400 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9 miles northeast of Sunnyside, or 28 miles east of Price. This storm was nearly stationary. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of northeastern Carbon and southern Duchesne Counties.
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- Alert
Special Weather Statement issued July 21 at 4:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
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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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