WWUS85 KSLC 222237
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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT
437 PM MDT Sat Aug 22 2026
 
UTZ101-222315-
Great Salt Lake Desert and Mountains UT-
437 PM MDT Sat Aug 22 2026

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northwestern Tooele
County through 515 PM MDT
...

At 437 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10
miles northwest of Utah Test and Training Range South, or 20 miles
east of Wendover, moving northeast at 25 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...
Knolls and Utah Test and Training Range South.

This includes Interstate 80 in Utah between mile markers 13 and 45.
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. 

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

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.

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LAT...LON 4054 11361 4071 11383 4102 11350 4072 11317
TIME...MOT...LOC 2237Z 238DEG 21KT 4064 11366 

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH

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JCW