Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 24 at 3:30PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 24, 2026 - 2:30pm
Expires:
August 24, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description:
At 330 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Wendover to 15 miles southeast of West
Wendover. Movement was northeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Wendover, Utah Test and Training Range South, and Bonneville Salt
Flats.
This includes Interstate 80 in Utah between mile markers 1 and 26.
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.
Area Description:
Great Salt Lake Desert and Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Salt Lake City UT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov