Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 11 at 1:50PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 11, 2026 - 12:50pm
Expires:
April 11, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description:
At 150 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 15
miles northeast of Helper, or 17 miles northeast of Price, moving
northeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size 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...
Duchesne and Starvation Reservoir.
This includes the following highways...
US Route 40 between mile markers 75 and 97.
Utah Route 35 near mile marker 52.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description:
Wasatch Plateau/Book Cliffs; Western Uinta Basin
Forcast Office:
NWS Salt Lake City UT
Sender: