Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 18 at 1:33PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 18, 2026 - 12:33pm
Expires:
September 18, 2026 - 1:15pm
Description:
At 133 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 12 miles south of Great Salt Lake South of the
Causeway to 9 miles southeast of Skull Valley. Movement was northeast
at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny 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...
Salt Lake City, West Valley City, Tooele, Grantsville, Stansbury
Park, Tooele Army Depot, Magna, Bingham Canyon Mine, Great Salt Lake
South of the Causeway, Stockton, Rush Valley, Erda, Copperton, Lake
Point, and Antelope Island State Park.
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 85 and 112.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Area Description:
Great Salt Lake Desert and Mountains; Tooele and Rush Valleys; Northern Wasatch Front; Salt Lake Valley
Forcast Office:
NWS Salt Lake City UT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov