Utah Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 08/23/2026 15:49

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued August 23 at 4:49PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
August 23, 2026 - 3:49pm
Expires: 
August 23, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description: 
At 449 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Montello, moving northeast at 15 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. Locations impacted include... Lucin. This includes Utah Route 30 between mile markers 1 and 12.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. 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. 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