Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 29 at 4:02PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 29, 2026 - 3:02pm
Expires:
July 29, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description:
At 402 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 20
miles east of Utah Test and Training Range North, or 39 miles
northwest of Grantsville, moving northeast at 15 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...
Great Salt Lake North of the Causeway, Great Salt Lake South of the
Causeway, Utah Test and Training Range North, Hat Island, and
Lakeside.
This storm will be capable of producing strong gusty winds on the
Great Salt Lake. 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.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Great Salt Lake Desert and Mountains; Northern Wasatch Front
Forcast Office:
NWS Salt Lake City UT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov