Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 11 at 1:15PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 11, 2026 - 12:15pm
Expires:
April 11, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description:
At 115 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 14
miles west of Green River, moving northeast at 25 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...
Green River, Woodside, and Elgin.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 70 between mile markers 125 and 163.
US Route 6 between mile markers 262 and 300.
Utah Route 24 between mile markers 140 and 160.
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; San Rafael Swell
Forcast Office:
NWS Salt Lake City UT
Sender: