Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 14 at 4:48PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 14, 2026 - 3:48pm
Expires:
August 14, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description:
At 448 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 10 miles west of Skull Valley to 11 miles
northwest of Fish Springs Wildlife Refuge. Movement was east at 15
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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.
Locations impacted include...
Skull Valley and Dugway Proving Ground Test Range.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Area Description:
Great Salt Lake Desert and Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Salt Lake City UT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov