Special Weather Statement for Zion National Park; Southern Mountains; South Central Utah
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- South Central Utah, Southern Mountains, Zion National Park
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What is happening
At 656 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 16 miles west of Kanab, moving north at 45 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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...
What the bulletin says to do
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening weather conditions. 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. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Full official description
Bulletin details
At 656 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 16 miles west of Kanab, moving north at 45 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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... Zion National Park, Orderville and Coral Pink Sand Dunes. This includes US Route 89 between mile markers 80 and 82.
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- Alert
Special Weather Statement issued October 21 at 6:56PM 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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