Utah Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/21/2026 15:00

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 21 at 4:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 21, 2026 - 3:00pm
Expires: 
July 21, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description: 
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.
Instruction: 
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.
Area Description: 
Wasatch Plateau/Book Cliffs; Castle Country
Forcast Office: 
NWS Salt Lake City UT