Utah Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 08/30/2026 13:56

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued August 30 at 2:56PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
August 30, 2026 - 1:56pm
Expires: 
August 30, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description: 
At 256 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 19 miles south of Partoun, or 30 miles northeast of Baker, moving northeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of northwestern Millard and western Juab Counties.
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: 
Western Millard and Juab Counties
Forcast Office: 
NWS Salt Lake City UT
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov