Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 29 at 5:08PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 29, 2026 - 4:08pm
Expires:
August 29, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
At 507 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles west of Partoun, or 34 miles east of Schellbourne, moving east
at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and half inch 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...
Partoun, Fish Springs Wildlife Refuge, Dugway Proving Ground Test
Range, Callao, and Trout Creek.
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.
This storm 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; Western Millard and Juab Counties
Forcast Office:
NWS Salt Lake City UT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov