Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Salt Lake City, UT
Issued by NWS Salt Lake City, UT
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WWUS85 KSLC 230335
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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT
935 PM MDT Sat Aug 22 2026
UTZ131-230400-
Glen Canyon Recreation Area/Lake Powell UT-
935 PM MDT Sat Aug 22 2026
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southwestern San
Juan and southeastern Kane Counties through 1000 PM MDT
...
At 935 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Labyrinth Canyon, or 11 miles northeast of Page, moving east at 10
mph.
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...
Lake Powell, Stateline Wash Slot Canyon, and Labyrinth Canyon.
This storm will be capable of producing strong gusty winds on Lake
Powell. This will lead to a sudden increase in waves and very choppy
waters which will result in hazardous boating conditions. Boaters are
urged to seek safe harbor if possible.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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LAT...LON 3709 11155 3715 11110 3700 11120 3700 11154
TIME...MOT...LOC 0335Z 256DEG 9KT 3699 11127
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
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JCW