Special Weather Statement for Great Salt Lake Desert and Mountains; Northern Wasatch Front
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What is happening
At 654 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 17 miles west of Hooper to near Great Salt Lake South of the Causeway. Movement was northeast at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and half inch hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down...
What the bulletin says to do
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.
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Bulletin details
At 654 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 17 miles west of Hooper to near Great Salt Lake South of the Causeway. Movement was northeast at 15 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... Hooper, Great Salt Lake South of the Causeway, West Warren, Warren, and Antelope Island State Park.
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Special Weather Statement issued August 22 at 6:54PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Salt Lake City UT. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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