Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 22 at 4:37PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 22, 2026 - 3:37pm
Expires:
August 22, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description:
At 437 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10
miles northwest of Utah Test and Training Range South, or 20 miles
east of Wendover, moving northeast at 25 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...
Knolls and Utah Test and Training Range South.
This includes Interstate 80 in Utah between mile markers 13 and 45.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
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