Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 11 at 3:02PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 11, 2026 - 2:02pm
Expires:
April 11, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description:
At 302 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 17 miles northeast of Morgan to near East
Canyon State Park. Movement was northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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...
East Canyon State Park, Henefer, Emory, Causey Reservoir, and
Croydon.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 84 between mile markers 107 and 119.
Interstate 80 in Utah between mile markers 170 and 184.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
These storms 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.
Area Description:
Wasatch Back; Bear Lake and Bear River Valley; Wasatch Mountains I-80 North; Western Uinta Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Salt Lake City UT
Sender: