Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 22 at 2:19PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 22, 2026 - 1:19pm
Expires:
July 22, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
At 219 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 12
miles west of Scofield, or 18 miles northeast of Moroni. This storm
was nearly stationary.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Birdseye, Indianola, and Milburn.
This includes the following highways...
US Route 6 between mile markers 196 and 197.
US Route 89 between mile markers 287 and 305.
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 Mountains South of I-80; Wasatch Plateau/Book Cliffs; Central Mountains; Sanpete Valley
Forcast Office:
NWS Salt Lake City UT
Sender: