Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 22 at 4:13PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 22, 2026 - 3:13pm
Expires:
August 22, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
At 413 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 15
miles west of Utah Test and Training Range South, or 18 miles
southeast of Wendover, moving northeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Utah Test and Training Range South and Bonneville Salt Flats.
This includes Interstate 80 in Utah between mile markers 10 and 17.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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.
Area Description:
Great Salt Lake Desert and Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Salt Lake City UT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov