Special Weather Statement issued September 18 at 2:30PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT

**Special Weather Statement issued September 18 at 2:30PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT**

At 229 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9 miles northwest of Tabiona, or 29 miles east of Heber City, moving northeast at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Nickel size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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

Locations impacted include... Hanna and Moon Lake.

This includes Utah Route 35 between mile markers 28 and 38.

**What You Should Do:**

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.

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.

**Alert Details:**

- **Severity:** Moderate

- **Urgency:** Expected

- **Issued by:** NWS Salt Lake City UT

- **Effective:** Sep 18, 2026 2:30 PM UTC

- **Expires:** Sep 18, 2026 3:15 PM UTC

*This alert was automatically distributed from the National Weather Service via the IPAWS All-Hazards Information Feed.*