Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 29 at 9:10AM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 29, 2026 - 8:10am
Expires:
August 29, 2026 - 9:00am
Description:
At 910 AM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 15
miles northwest of Fish Springs Wildlife Refuge, or 45 miles west of
Dugway English Village, moving northeast at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel 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...
Dugway Proving Ground Test Range and Fish Springs Wildlife Refuge.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Area Description:
Great Salt Lake Desert and Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Salt Lake City UT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov