Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 18 at 6:23AM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 18, 2026 - 5:23am
Expires:
September 18, 2026 - 6:15am
Description:
At 623 AM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 21 miles southeast of Park Valley to 12 miles
south of Great Salt Lake North of the Causeway. Movement was
northeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Penny size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible.
Locations impacted include...
Snowville, Howell, Great Salt Lake North of the Causeway, Locomotive
Springs, Promontory, Lakeside, Gunnison Island, and Golden Spike
Historic Site.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 84 between mile markers 0 and 7.
Utah Route 30 between mile markers 77 and 90.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
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.
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