Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 10 at 7:16PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 10, 2026 - 6:16pm
Expires:
April 10, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
At 715 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Santaquin, or 7 miles southwest of Payson, moving northeast at 20
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...
Provo, Payson, Orem, Lehi, Spanish Fork, Pleasant Grove, Springville,
American Fork, Lindon, Alpine, Santaquin, Mapleton, Salem, Elk Ridge,
Woodland Hills, Rocky Ridge, Vineyard, Brigham Young University,
Palmyra, and Lake Shore.
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 237 and 284.
US Route 6 between mile markers 149 and 176.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Utah Valley; Wasatch Mountains South of I-80; Eastern Juab/Millard Counties
Forcast Office:
NWS Salt Lake City UT
Sender: