Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Tooele County, UT
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A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect for north central Tooele County until 8:30 PM MDT on August 27 due to 60 mph winds.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Tooele County, Utah
- Issued
- August 28, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Salt Lake City UT
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Alert Details
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Salt Lake City for north central Tooele County in northern Utah. The alert is effective from August 27 at 7:58 PM MDT until August 27 at 8:30 PM MDT.
Affected Areas
The warning covers north central Tooele County, including Knolls, Clive, Utah Test and Training Range North, and Utah Test and Training Range South. It also impacts Interstate 80 in Utah between mile markers 25 and 59.
What You Should Do
For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
Expected Conditions
At 7:57 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Knolls, or 36 miles east of Wendover, moving northeast at 35 mph. Radar indicated 60 mph wind gusts and hail up to 0.75 inches. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Strong southwesterly winds can produce strong crosswinds that make travel hazardous for high profile vehicles.
Timeline
The warning is in effect from 7:58 PM MDT to 8:30 PM MDT on August 27, 2026.
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