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Severe Watches and Warnings for Saint George
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Southern Wasatch Front-Wasatch Mountains South of I-80-
Wasatch Plateau/Book Cliffs-Utahs Dixie and Zion National Park-
Central Mountains-Southern Mountains-
Including the cities of Lehi, Provo, Nephi, Alta, Brighton,
Scofield, St George, Cove Fort, Koosharem, Fish Lake, Loa,
Panguitch, and Bryce Canyon
359 AM MDT Wed Oct 3 2018
…FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT…
The National Weather Service in Salt Lake City has issued a
* Flash Flood Watch for portions Utah, including the following
areas. In central Utah, Central Mountains and Wasatch
Plateau/Book Cliffs. In northern Utah, Southern Wasatch Front
and Wasatch Mountains South of I-80. In southern Utah, Southern
Mountains and Utahs Dixie and Zion National Park.
* Through late tonight
* Moisture in place across the area will fuel scattered showers
and thunderstorms this morning into this afternoon. Rain showers
will become more numerous this evening and overnight with
isolated to scattered thunderstorms continuing. Periods of heavy
rain will be possible, especially from the stronger
thunderstorms.
* Flash flooding is possible near burn scars, slot canyons, steep
terrain, and urban areas with poor drainage. Travel may be
impacted by debris flows from burn scars and some unpaved
surfaces may not be passable due to muddy conditions. Those
planning to engage in outdoor activities should keep an eye on
the weather forecast and make contingency plans.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions may develop that lead
to flash flooding. Flash flooding is a VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION.
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
