Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 18 at 11:59AM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 18, 2026 - 10:59am
Expires:
September 18, 2026 - 11:45am
Description:
At 1158 AM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 13 miles north of Utah Test and Training Range
North to near Utah Test and Training Range South. Movement was
northeast at 50 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...
Grantsville, Delle, Knolls, Utah Test and Training Range North,
Clive, Great Salt Lake North of the Causeway, Utah Test and Training
Range South, Great Salt Lake South of the Causeway, Skull Valley, Hat
Island, Lakeside, and Gunnison Island.
This storm will be capable of producing strong gusty winds on the
Great Salt Lake. This will lead to a sudden increase in waves and
very choppy waters which will result in hazardous boating conditions.
Boaters are urged to seek safe harbor if possible.
This includes Interstate 80 in Utah between mile markers 31 and 85.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Great Salt Lake Desert and Mountains; Tooele and Rush Valleys; Northern Wasatch Front
Forcast Office:
NWS Salt Lake City UT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov