Utah Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/21/2026 15:30

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 21 at 4:30PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 21, 2026 - 3:30pm
Expires: 
July 21, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description: 
At 430 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Daniel, or near Heber City, moving northwest at 10 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and half inch 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... Park City, Heber City, Heber, Daniel, Wasatch Mountain State Park, Little Cottonwood Canyon, Big Cottonwood Canyon, Midway, Charleston, Alta, Wallsburg, Deer Creek State Park, Hailstone, Jordanelle Reservoir, Snowbird, and Brighton. This includes US Route 40 between mile markers 7 and 24.
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: 
Wasatch Back; Wasatch Mountains South of I-80; Western Uinta Mountains; Wasatch Plateau/Book Cliffs
Forcast Office: 
NWS Salt Lake City UT