Weather advisory, flash flood warnings issued for parts of northern Utah
Jul 28, 2021, 12:57 PM | Updated: 12:59 pm
Flash flood warning in Cache County, Utah. (NWS)
(NWS)
SALT LAKE CITY– Thunderstorms looming over parts of northern Utah are prompting the National Weather Service–NWS to issue a slew of weather advisories.
Currently, a flash flood warning is in effect for the Uinta Wasatch Cache National Forest, including a section of Cache County. The warning is active until 3:15 p.m.
Flash Flood Warning including Cache County, UT until 3:15 PM MDT pic.twitter.com/B4aKb0zAJ7
— NWS Salt Lake City (@NWSSaltLakeCity) July 28, 2021
The NWS reports the rural roads near the national forest are experiencing two to three inches of rainfall per hour. Conditions are especially harsh near Saddle Creek.
A thunderstorm weather advisory was also issued for the Bear Lake area, cautioning the public of large hail and loads of rain. Wind gusts of 50+ mph are also a possibility.
Bear Lake area thunderstorms: Heavy rain, copious lightning and large hail possible through 12:45 today, take caution! #utwx pic.twitter.com/jr0nen8sGX
— NWS Salt Lake City (@NWSSaltLakeCity) July 28, 2021
The storms seem to be moving toward the Cottonwoods, as the NWS advises hikers in the area to remain vigilant of the weather conditions.
Storms blossoming over the Cottonwood Canyons, hikers take caution! #utwx pic.twitter.com/6jsDUnmDDf
— NWS Salt Lake City (@NWSSaltLakeCity) July 28, 2021
