Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 24 at 4:42PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 24, 2026 - 3:42pm
Expires:
June 24, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description:
At 441 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 7 miles northwest of Tooele Army Depot South to
near Alpine. Movement was northeast at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Provo, Sandy, Tooele, Grantsville, West Jordan, Orem, South Jordan,
Lehi, Draper, Riverton, Pleasant Grove, Cottonwood Heights, Midvale,
American Fork, Herriman, Eagle Mountain, Lindon, Alpine, Bluffdale,
and Cedar Fort.
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 Interstate 15 between mile markers 268 and 297.
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.
Area Description:
Great Salt Lake Desert and Mountains; Tooele and Rush Valleys; Salt Lake Valley; Utah Valley; Wasatch Mountains South of I-80
Forcast Office:
NWS Salt Lake City UT
Sender: