Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 27 at 2:27PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 27, 2026 - 1:27pm
Expires:
August 27, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description:
At 227 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 16 miles east of Oasis to near Utah Test and
Training Range South to 7 miles northwest of Fish Springs Wildlife
Refuge. Movement was northeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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...
Wendover, Dugway Proving Ground Test Range, Utah Test and Training
Range South, Knolls, Clive, Utah Test and Training Range North, and
Bonneville Salt Flats.
This includes Interstate 80 in Utah between mile markers 0 and 51.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Great Salt Lake Desert and Mountains; Western Millard and Juab Counties
Forcast Office:
NWS Salt Lake City UT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov