Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 24 at 8:28PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 24, 2026 - 7:28pm
Expires:
August 24, 2026 - 8:15pm
Description:
At 827 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8
miles north of Coalville, moving northeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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...
Henefer, Wahsatch, Emory, Croydon, Castle Rock, and Echo.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 84 between mile markers 112 and 119.
Interstate 80 in Utah between mile markers 167 and 196.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
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:
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