Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 28 at 4:56PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 28, 2026 - 3:56pm
Expires:
August 28, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description:
At 456 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles north of Utah Test and Training Range South, or 27 miles east
of Wendover, moving northeast at 30 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...
Utah Test and Training Range South and Knolls.
This includes Interstate 80 in Utah between mile markers 25 and 47.
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