Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 27 at 4:20PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 27, 2026 - 3:20pm
Expires:
August 27, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
At 420 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 15
miles southwest of Park Valley, or 37 miles southeast of Oakley
Reservoir, 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...
Park Valley, Locomotive Springs, and Rosette.
This includes Utah Route 30 between mile markers 25 and 70.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Great Salt Lake Desert and Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Salt Lake City UT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov