Special Weather Statement, NWS Salt Lake City, UT

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT
317 PM MDT Sun Aug 21 2022

.SYNOPSIS...High pressure will build over the Great Basin
beginning today, bringing a drying trend to Utah and southwest
Wyoming through Tuesday. As the ridge shifts east by midweek,
moisture and associated shower and thunderstorm activity is
expected to return for Wednesday and Thursday.

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.SHORT TERM (Through 12Z/6AM Tuesday)...Early afternoon water
vapor and upper air analysis indicates a vertically-stacked,
closed low located over extreme northwest Colorado with broad
north to northwest flow over northern Utah and northwest to west
flow across southern Utah around this low. Ample insolation today
has led to sufficient destabalization, with spc mesoanalysis
indicating an impressive 3000J/kg contour across southwest Utah.
In addition, we're seeing modest bulk shear values of 20-25kts
across south-central Utah along with a couple of 1"+ PWATs over
SW and north-central Utah. Enough ingredients are in place to
support a few organized updrafts, such as a recent severe
thunderstorm between Newcastle and Enterprise. Heaviest cores
have exhibited very heavy rainfall once again today, with rainfall
rates in the 1-2"/hr range. This will support a continued,
localized flash flood threat, especially for normally dry washes,
slickrock, areas of steep terrain and burn scars. CAMs suggests
storms will sag south and east before gradually diminishing
between 7-9PM, coincident with the loss of daytime heating.

A ridge of high pressure will gradually build into the region
beginning Monday. This will bring a drying and warming trend to
the region. Just enough cyclonic flow and low-level moisture will
persist to support shower and thunderstorm activity over mainly
high terrain areas of northeast Utah in the afternoon and early
evening hours. While a locally heavy downpour remains a
possibility, thunderstorms tomorrow will be less organized and
will be in an environment with poorer moisture quality.

.LONG TERM (After 12Z/6AM Tuesday)...A ridge to the southwest
will result in largely dry conditions through Tuesday. Zonal to
northwest flow is expected with the warmest temperatures of the
week for southwest Wyoming and much of Utah. High temperatures
will generally range from 5-10F warmer than average.

The ridge is expected to slide eastward Wednesday, while a stagnant
trough over the PacNW starts to slide eastward. Models bring the
chance for several shortwaves to slide in from the northwest.
Increased monsoonal moisture advection is expected with winds
transitioning more southerly. Scattered afternoon showers and
thunderstorms are expected with better forcing and moisture.

Moisture will stay similar or increase slightly Thursday, while the
aforementioned trough in the PacNW lifts into Canada. Similar
weather conditions are expected locally to Tuesday, with scattered
afternoon showers and thunderstorms.

Lower precipitation chances are expected Friday as the trough to the
north and the ridge to the east slide eastward and drier flow pushes
in from the northwest. Drier conditions are expected throughout
western Utah, but isolated or scattered afternoon showers are
expected mainly in the mountains.

There is lower confidence with more model disagreement next weekend.
Models bring a trough into the west, but have several scenarios for
the path. Therefore, next weekend could range from dry conditions to
more showers and thunderstorms, with more confidence expected with
better model agreement.

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.AVIATION...KSLC...VFR conditions will prevail throughout the
remainder of the period for the KSLC terminal. As an upper level low
moves off to the east storm chances for the remainder of the day and
tomorrow remain low ~10-15%. A few high cloud >10kft will mix in at
times with mostly clear skies and light/diurnally driven winds.

.REST OF UTAH AND SOUTHWEST WYOMING...Mainly VFR conditions will
prevail for the remainder of the period for all of Utah/SW Wyoming.
An upper level low pushing off to the east is leaving most clear
skies with a few high clouds in its wake along with isolated
thunderstorms across eastern and southern Utah. Storm chances
tomorrow will mainly be confined to SW Wyoming and NE Utah. Storms
could create brief MVFR/IFR conditions. Otherwise, spotty mid-level
clouds will combine with light/diurnally driven winds.

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.FIRE WEATHER...An area of low pressure currently located over
northeast Utah is forecast to gradually shift east of the area
while weakening. As it does so, a ridge of high pressure will
build into the state through Tuesday. Until then, showers and
thunderstorms with locally heavy rainfall will continue once again
this afternoon and early evening, especially along and east of
I-15. With both drier air and a ridge of high pressure moving in
for Monday, afternoon shower and thunderstorm activity coverage
will be limited to mainly high terrain areas of northeast Utah,
with a largely precipitation-free day expected for Tuesday. A
warming trend will accompany the drying trend as well, with
temperatures expected to rise to 5 to 10 degrees above seasonal
normals for late August by Tuesday.

By Wednesday, monsoonal moisture will return northward across
the state while interacting with a weak disturbance to help
promote a return to shower and thunderstorm activity, with this
activity expected to linger into Thursday. Initial indications
suggest the amount of moisture will not be as much as what was
experienced during the last monsoonal surge. Still, the potential
for locally heavy rain will be possible, and humidity will be on
the increase while temperatures fall a bit. Another disturbance
may pass through northern portions of the state by next weekend,
but the forecast beyond Friday remains fairly uncertain at this
time.

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.SLC WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
UT...None.
WY...None.
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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT
247 PM MDT Sun Aug 21 2022

UTZ125-128-212115-
South Central Utah UT-Southern Mountains UT-
247 PM MDT Sun Aug 21 2022

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of south central
Garfield County through 315 PM MDT...

At 247 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 13
miles west of Escalante, moving south at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Nickel size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible.

This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of south central
Garfield County.

This includes Utah Route 12 between mile markers 36 and 50.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

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LAT...LON 3778 11194 3783 11181 3754 11160 3754 11191
TIME...MOT...LOC 2047Z 338DEG 25KT 3774 11186

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...<40 MPH

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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT
342 PM MDT Sun Aug 21 2022

UTZ128-212230-
South Central Utah UT-
342 PM MDT Sun Aug 21 2022

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of central Kane County
through 430 PM MDT...

At 342 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10
miles south of Henrieville, or 32 miles southwest of Escalante,
moving south at 20 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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 central Kane
County.

This includes US Route 89 near mile marker 30.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

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LAT...LON 3745 11216 3747 11186 3718 11184 3719 11215
TIME...MOT...LOC 2142Z 010DEG 15KT 3742 11200

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT
441 PM MDT Sun Aug 21 2022

UTZ123-212330-
Lower Washington County UT-
441 PM MDT Sun Aug 21 2022

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of south central
Washington County through 530 PM MDT...

At 441 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Washington, or 22 miles northeast of Virgin River Gorge, moving south
at 20 mph.

HAZARD...Half inch hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible.

Locations impacted include...
St George, Washington, Hurricane and Sand Hollow State Park.

This includes Interstate 15 between mile markers 13 and 18.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

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LAT...LON 3718 11351 3719 11340 3700 11332 3700 11351
TIME...MOT...LOC 2241Z 004DEG 17KT 3713 11346

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...<40 MPH

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PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SALT LAKE CITY UT
518 PM MDT SUN AUG 21 2022

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0325 PM     TSTM WND DMG     CANNONVILLE             37.57N 112.05W
08/21/2022                   GARFIELD           UT   911 CALL CENTER

            STRONG WINDS BLEW A ROOF OFF A HOUSE. TIME OF REPORT
            ESTIMATED.

0353 PM     HEAVY RAIN       1 ESE CANNONVILLE       37.56N 112.04W
08/21/2022  U0.00 INCH       GARFIELD           UT   911 CALL CENTER

            MINOR FLOODING IN CANNONVILLE AND HENRIEVILLE, ALONG WITH
            MUD AND DEBRIS ON STATE ROUTE 12 NEAR MILEPOST 27.

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LC

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT
533 PM MDT Sun Aug 21 2022

UTZ128-220015-
South Central Utah UT-
533 PM MDT Sun Aug 21 2022

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southwestern Kane
County through 615 PM MDT...

At 532 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 16
miles east of Kanab, moving southeast at 20 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel 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.

This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of southwestern Kane
County.

This includes US Route 89 between mile markers 42 and 53.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

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LAT...LON 3719 11241 3723 11227 3700 11207 3700 11234
TIME...MOT...LOC 2332Z 322DEG 17KT 3707 11223

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

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