Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 24 at 5:43PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 24, 2026 - 4:43pm
Expires:
August 24, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description:
At 543 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
South Salt Lake, or over Murray, moving 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...
Salt Lake City, West Valley City, Sandy, Murray, Bountiful, Morgan,
Taylorsville, Cottonwood Heights, Midvale, Holladay, South Salt Lake,
North Salt Lake, Millcreek, Cottonwood West, East Canyon State Park,
Emigration Canyon, Mount Olympus, East Millcreek, Canyon Rim, and
Kearns.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 15 between mile markers 298 and 311.
Interstate 80 in Utah between mile markers 118 and 133.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
This storm 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:
Northern Wasatch Front; Salt Lake Valley; Wasatch Back; Wasatch Mountains I-80 North
Forcast Office:
NWS Salt Lake City UT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov