Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 22 at 8:50PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 22, 2026 - 7:50pm
Expires:
August 22, 2026 - 8:30pm
Description:
At 850 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 9 miles east of Delle to 8 miles northeast of
Skull Valley. Movement was northeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size 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...
Grantsville and Great Salt Lake South of the Causeway.
This includes Interstate 80 in Utah between mile markers 77 and 96.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Great Salt Lake Desert and Mountains; Tooele and Rush Valleys
Forcast Office:
NWS Salt Lake City UT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov