Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 11 at 10:19AM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 11, 2026 - 9:19am
Expires:
April 11, 2026 - 9:45am
Description:
At 1018 AM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Stansbury Park, or near Tooele, moving north at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Salt Lake City, Tooele, Stansbury Park, Magna, Tooele Army Depot,
Bingham Canyon Mine, Great Salt Lake South of the Causeway, Lake
Point, Erda, 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 91 and 111.
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.
If on or near the Great Salt Lake, get out of the water and move
indoors or inside a vehicle. Remember, lightning can strike out to
10 miles from the parent thunderstorm. If you can hear thunder, you
are close enough to be struck by lightning. Move to safe shelter
now! Do not be caught on the water in a thunderstorm.
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: