Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 23 at 5:39PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 23, 2026 - 4:39pm
Expires:
August 23, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description:
At 539 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 6 miles northwest of Clive to 13 miles west of
Dugway Proving Ground Test Range. Movement was east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Delle, Dugway Proving Ground Test Range, Knolls, Clive, Great Salt
Lake South of the Causeway, and Utah Test and Training Range South.
This includes Interstate 80 in Utah between mile markers 39 and 75.
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
Forcast Office:
NWS Salt Lake City UT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov