Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 23 at 5:34PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 23, 2026 - 4:34pm
Expires:
August 23, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description:
At 534 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 10 miles southwest of Park Valley to 13 miles
east of Montello. Movement was northeast at 25 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...
Park Valley.
This includes Utah Route 30 between mile markers 15 and 39, and
between mile markers 55 and 69.
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