Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 22 at 2:43PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 22, 2026 - 1:43pm
Expires:
September 22, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description:
At 243 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10
miles northwest of Stansbury Park, or 11 miles north of Grantsville,
moving northeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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.
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 83 and 92.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Great Salt Lake Desert and Mountains; Tooele and Rush Valleys
Forcast Office:
NWS Salt Lake City UT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov