Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 6 at 2:17AM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 6, 2026 - 1:17am
Expires:
May 6, 2026 - 2:00am
Description:
At 217 AM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 8 miles northwest of Magna to near Canyon Rim.
Movement was southeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea 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, Sandy, Murray, West Jordan,
Taylorsville, South Jordan, Lehi, Draper, Riverton, Pleasant Grove,
Cottonwood Heights, Midvale, Holladay, American Fork, South Salt
Lake, Herriman, North Salt Lake, Alpine, and Bluffdale.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 15 between mile markers 284 and 313.
Interstate 80 in Utah between mile markers 103 and 133.
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:
Great Salt Lake Desert and Mountains; Northern Wasatch Front; Salt Lake Valley; Utah Valley; Wasatch Mountains I-80 North; Wasatch Mountains South of I-80
Forcast Office:
NWS Salt Lake City UT
Sender: