Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 23 at 7:28PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 23, 2026 - 6:28pm
Expires:
August 23, 2026 - 7:15pm
Description:
At 727 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 13 miles southeast of Snowville to 8 miles
southwest of Howell. 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...
Tremonton, Plymouth, Howell, Riverside, Garland, Portage, Washakie,
Promontory, Thatcher, Bothwell, and Golden Spike Historic Site.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 15 between mile markers 379 and 400.
Interstate 84 between mile markers 13 and 42.
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; Eastern Box Elder County; Cache Valley/Utah Portion; Wasatch Mountains I-80 North
Forcast Office:
NWS Salt Lake City UT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov