Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 23 at 4:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 23, 2026 - 3:00pm
Expires:
August 23, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description:
At 358 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 21 miles south of Wendover to 9 miles southeast
of Ibapah. Movement was northeast at 20 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...
Utah Test and Training Range South, Dugway Proving Ground Test Range,
and Callao.
This includes Interstate 80 in Utah between mile markers 16 and 17.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM MDT for
northern Utah.
Area Description:
Great Salt Lake Desert and Mountains; Western Millard and Juab Counties
Forcast Office:
NWS Salt Lake City UT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov