Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 3:26PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 12, 2026 - 2:26pm
Expires:
April 12, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
At 326 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Smithfield to near Mantua. Movement was
northeast at 35 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, Smithfield, Hyrum, Wellsville, Lewiston, Utah State
University, Benson, Garden, North Logan, Providence, Nibley, Hyde
Park, Richmond, Millville, River Heights, Paradise, Amalga, College
Ward, Beaver Mountain, and Avon.
This includes US Route 89 between mile markers 459 and 492.
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:
Cache Valley/Utah Portion; Wasatch Mountains I-80 North
Forcast Office:
NWS Salt Lake City UT
Sender: