Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 23 at 8:20PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 23, 2026 - 7:20pm
Expires:
August 23, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description:
At 820 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Clarkston to near Wellsville. 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...
Logan, Cache, Smithfield, Hyrum, Wellsville, Lewiston, Mantua,
Clarkston, Trenton, Utah State University, Benson, Peter, Garden,
North Logan, Providence, Nibley, Hyde Park, Richmond, Millville, and
River Heights.
This includes US Route 89 between mile markers 459 and 489.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
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:
Cache Valley/Utah Portion; Wasatch Mountains I-80 North
Forcast Office:
NWS Salt Lake City UT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov