Utah Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 08/23/2026 14:07

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued August 23 at 3:07PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
August 23, 2026 - 2:07pm
Expires: 
August 23, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description: 
At 307 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 16 miles south of Oakley Reservoir, moving northeast at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and nickel 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. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of northwestern Box Elder County.
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. 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