Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 21 at 12:10AM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 20, 2026 - 11:10pm
Expires:
July 21, 2026 - 12:00am
Description:
At 1209 AM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 12 miles north of Ticaboo to 11 miles southwest
of Halls Crossing to near Rainbow Bridge South Trailhead. Movement
was west at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Halls Crossing, Bullfrog, Glen Canyon National Recreation Area,
Ticaboo, Rainbow Bridge South Trailhead, Labyrinth Canyon, Lake
Powell, and Dangling Rope Marina.
This storm will be capable of producing strong gusty winds on Lake
Powell. 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 Utah Route 276 between mile markers 12 and 34.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Southern Mountains; South Central Utah; Capitol Reef National Park and Vicinity; Western Canyonlands; Glen Canyon Recreation Area/Lake Powell
Forcast Office:
NWS Salt Lake City UT
Sender: