Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 28 at 3:09PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 28, 2026 - 2:09pm
Expires:
August 28, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description:
At 309 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 16 miles east of Wendover to 6 miles south of
Dugway English Village. Movement was northeast at 40 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...
Knolls, Utah Test and Training Range North, Clive, Skull Valley, Utah
Test and Training Range South, and Bonneville Salt Flats.
This includes Interstate 80 in Utah between mile markers 15 and 62.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
These storms 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:
Great Salt Lake Desert and Mountains; Tooele and Rush Valleys
Forcast Office:
NWS Salt Lake City UT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov