Utah Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 08/29/2026 16:35

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued August 29 at 5:35PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
August 29, 2026 - 4:35pm
Expires: 
August 29, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description: 
At 535 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles southeast of Dugway Proving Ground Test Range, or 27 miles southwest of Dugway English Village, moving east at 45 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and pea 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 English Village, Dugway Proving Ground Test Range, and Skull Valley.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. 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
Forcast Office: 
NWS Salt Lake City UT
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov