Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 30 at 3:14PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 30, 2026 - 2:14pm
Expires:
August 30, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
At 314 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles east of Vernon, or 24 miles east of Dugway English Village,
moving northeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Eagle Mountain, Cedar Fort, Vernon, Utah Lake, Benjamin, Lake Shore,
West Mountain, Saratoga Springs, Fairfield, and Lofgreen.
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:
Tooele and Rush Valleys; Utah Valley
Forcast Office:
NWS Salt Lake City UT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov