Utah Special Weather Statement | Effective 04/11/2026 12:56

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued April 11 at 1:56PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 11, 2026 - 12:56pm
Expires: 
April 11, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description: 
At 156 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 20 miles east of Hanksville, 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. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of northeastern Wayne and southeastern Emery Counties.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
San Rafael Swell; Western Canyonlands
Forcast Office: 
NWS Salt Lake City UT