Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 28 at 6:16PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 28, 2026 - 5:16pm
Expires:
August 28, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
At 616 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 12 miles south of Snowville to 18 miles
northeast of Wendover. Movement was 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...
Tremonton, Snowville, Plymouth, Howell, Park Valley, Utah Test and
Training Range North, Great Salt Lake North of the Causeway, Great
Salt Lake South of the Causeway, Riverside, Garland, Portage,
Washakie, Hat Island, Promontory, Penrose, Bothwell, Gunnison Island,
Locomotive Springs, Lakeside, and Curlew Junction.
This storm will be capable of producing strong gusty winds on the
Great Salt Lake. This will lead to a sudden increase in waves and
very choppy waters which will result in hazardous boating conditions.
Boaters are urged to seek safe harbor if possible.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 15 between mile markers 380 and 399.
Interstate 84 between mile markers 2 and 41.
Utah Route 30 between mile markers 54 and 90.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Great Salt Lake Desert and Mountains; Eastern Box Elder County; Northern Wasatch Front; Wasatch Mountains I-80 North
Forcast Office:
NWS Salt Lake City UT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov