Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 30 at 4:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 30, 2026 - 3:00pm
Expires:
August 30, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description:
At 400 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8
miles southwest of Utah Lake, or 14 miles northwest of Payson, moving
east at 20 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.
Locations impacted include...
Provo, Orem, Spanish Fork, Springville, Vineyard, Lake Shore, Utah
Lake, Palmyra, Benjamin, Brigham Young University, and West Mountain.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 15 between mile markers 254 and 270.
US Route 6 between mile markers 174 and 175.
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:
Utah Valley
Forcast Office:
NWS Salt Lake City UT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov