Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 13 at 2:33PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 13, 2026 - 1:33pm
Expires:
May 13, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description:
At 233 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 8 miles south of Manti to 17 miles northwest of
Hanksville. Movement was northeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Capitol Reef National Park, Clawson, Castle Dale, Ferron,
Orangeville, Emery, Moore, Fremont Junction, and Molen.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 70 between mile markers 60 and 134.
Utah Route 10 between mile markers 0 and 37.
Utah Route 24 near mile marker 16.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Central Mountains; Castle Country; San Rafael Swell; Southern Mountains; Capitol Reef National Park and Vicinity; Western Canyonlands
Forcast Office:
NWS Salt Lake City UT
Sender: