Utah Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 08/24/2026 17:16

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued August 24 at 6:16PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
August 24, 2026 - 5:16pm
Expires: 
August 24, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description: 
At 616 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Laketown, moving northeast at 25 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... Randolph, Laketown, Bear Lake, Garden, and Meadowville. This includes Utah Route 30 between mile markers 115 and 135.
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: 
Bear Lake and Bear River Valley; Wasatch Mountains I-80 North
Forcast Office: 
NWS Salt Lake City UT
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov