Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 2:42PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 12, 2026 - 1:42pm
Expires:
April 12, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description:
At 242 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Peter, or 7 miles east of Tremonton, moving northeast at 55 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...
Logan, Tremonton, Cache, Smithfield, Lewiston, Clarkston, Trenton,
Benson, Peter, Riverside, North Logan, Hyde Park, Richmond, Garland,
Honeyville, Mendon, Elwood, Newton, Amalga, and Fielding.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 15 between mile markers 374 and 385.
Interstate 84 between mile markers 41 and 42.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
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.
Area Description:
Eastern Box Elder County; Cache Valley/Utah Portion; Wasatch Mountains I-80 North
Forcast Office:
NWS Salt Lake City UT
Sender: