Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 23 at 9:25PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 23, 2026 - 8:25pm
Expires:
August 23, 2026 - 9:15pm
Description:
At 925 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 19 miles west of Evanston to near Coalville.
Movement was northeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Evanston, Coalville, Wahsatch, Emory, Castle Rock, Almy, and
Altamont.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 80 in Wyoming between mile markers 1 and 19.
Interstate 80 in Utah between mile markers 172 and 196.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
These storms 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.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM MDT for
northern Utah...and southwestern Wyoming.
Area Description:
Wasatch Back; Wasatch Mountains I-80 North; Western Uinta Mountains; Southwest Wyoming
Forcast Office:
NWS Salt Lake City UT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov