Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 22 at 3:19PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 22, 2026 - 2:19pm
Expires:
September 22, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description:
At 319 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
West Mountain, or near Payson, moving north 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...
Provo, Payson, Orem, Santaquin, Lake Shore, Spring Lake, Utah Lake,
West Mountain, Benjamin, Palmyra, and Genola.
This storm will be capable of producing strong gusty winds on Utah
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 the following highways...
Interstate 15 between mile markers 246 and 250, and between mile
markers 267 and 268.
US Route 6 near mile marker 158.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Utah Valley
Forcast Office:
NWS Salt Lake City UT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov