Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 24 at 5:40PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 24, 2026 - 4:40pm
Expires:
August 24, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description:
At 539 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from Dugway Proving Ground Test Range to 14 miles
southwest of Dugway English Village. Movement was northeast at 20
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...
Dugway English Village, Dugway Proving Ground Test Range, Skull
Valley, and Rush Valley.
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; Tooele and Rush Valleys
Forcast Office:
NWS Salt Lake City UT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov