Utah Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 08/22/2026 18:59

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued August 22 at 7:59PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
August 22, 2026 - 6:59pm
Expires: 
August 22, 2026 - 7:45pm
Description: 
At 759 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 8 miles east of North Ogden to near Morgan. Movement was northeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Morgan, Nordic Valley, Powder Mountain, Stoddard, and Causey Reservoir. This includes Interstate 84 between mile markers 100 and 106, and near mile marker 109.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle. These storms 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: 
Wasatch Back; Wasatch Mountains I-80 North
Forcast Office: 
NWS Salt Lake City UT
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov