Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 23 at 3:27PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 23, 2026 - 2:27pm
Expires:
August 23, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
At 327 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 21
miles southwest of Park Valley, or 36 miles south of Oakley
Reservoir, moving east at 20 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.
This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of northwestern Box
Elder County.
This includes Utah Route 30 between mile markers 36 and 46.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM MDT for
northern Utah.
Area Description:
Great Salt Lake Desert and Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Salt Lake City UT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov