Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 18 at 6:59AM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 18, 2026 - 5:59am
Expires:
September 18, 2026 - 6:45am
Description:
At 659 AM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Pleasant Grove, or 10 miles northwest of Provo, moving northeast at
25 mph.
HAZARD...Half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible.
Locations impacted include...
Orem, Lehi, Draper, Pleasant Grove, American Fork, Heber, Lindon,
Alpine, Vineyard, Little Cottonwood Canyon, Wasatch Mountain State
Park, Big Cottonwood Canyon, Utah Lake, Highland, Cedar Hills,
Midway, Charleston, Alta, Snowbird, and Mt Timpanogos.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 15 between mile markers 271 and 280.
US Route 40 near mile marker 16.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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.
Area Description:
Utah Valley; Wasatch Back; Wasatch Mountains South of I-80
Forcast Office:
NWS Salt Lake City UT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov