Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 20 at 4:44PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 20, 2026 - 3:44pm
Expires:
June 20, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description:
At 444 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Franklin, or 12 miles southeast of Preston, moving northeast at 35
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and half inch 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...
Logan, Laketown, Smithfield, Lewiston, Garden City, Garden, Bear
Lake, Benson, North Logan, Hyde Park, Richmond, Amalga, Beaver
Mountain, Meadowville, Pickelville, and Lakota.
This storm will be capable of producing strong gusty winds on Bear
Lake. This will lead to a sudden increase in waves and very choppy
waters which will result in hazardous boating conditions. Boaters are
urged to seek safe harbor if possible.
This includes the following highways...
US Route 89 between mile markers 470 and 502.
Utah Route 30 between mile markers 110 and 130.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Cache Valley/Utah Portion; Bear Lake and Bear River Valley; Wasatch Mountains I-80 North
Forcast Office:
NWS Salt Lake City UT
Sender: