Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 21 at 8:46PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 21, 2026 - 7:46pm
Expires:
July 21, 2026 - 8:30pm
Description:
At 846 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Salt Lake City International Airport moving north at 20 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...
Salt Lake City, Ogden, Layton, Bountiful, Farmington, Hill Air Force
Base, Roy, Clearfield, Kaysville, Syracuse, Clinton, South Ogden,
North Salt Lake, Centerville, Woods Cross, Washington Terrace,
Riverdale, Hooper, South Weber, and West Bountiful.
This storm will be capable of producing strong gusty winds on the
Great Salt 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 311 and 341.
Interstate 84 between mile markers 82 and 93.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Area Description:
Northern Wasatch Front; Salt Lake Valley; Wasatch Back; Wasatch Mountains I-80 North
Forcast Office:
NWS Salt Lake City UT
Sender: