Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 6 at 6:15PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 6, 2026 - 5:15pm
Expires:
September 6, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description:
At 614 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 21 miles west of Howell to near Great Salt Lake
North of the Causeway to 18 miles northwest of Great Salt Lake South
of the Causeway. Movement was northeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and pea size 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...
Howell, Great Salt Lake North of the Causeway, Promontory, and Golden
Spike Historic Site.
This includes Interstate 84 between mile markers 9 and 20.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Great Salt Lake Desert and Mountains; Eastern Box Elder County
Forcast Office:
NWS Salt Lake City UT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov