Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 26 at 2:42PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 26, 2026 - 1:42pm
Expires:
August 26, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description:
At 242 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10
miles northeast of Tabiona, or 23 miles northwest of Duchesne, moving
northeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size 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...
Moon Lake and Mountain Home.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Western Uinta Mountains; Western Uinta Basin
Forcast Office:
NWS Salt Lake City UT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov