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Severe Thunderstorm Warning — NWS Salt Lake City (issued Sep 18, 2026)

National Weather Service (NWS) Salt Lake City issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for the Salt Lake City, UT area on September 18 at 3:04 PM MDT, in effect until 3:30 PM MDT.

Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence
9/10
Geographic reach
3/10
Global importance
7/10
Impact magnitude
5/10
Positivity
2/10
Urgency
9/10

Why it matters

A Severe Thunderstorm Warning indicates imminent severe thunderstorm conditions in the warned area and may pose risks to people, property, and travel while it is in effect. Residents and travelers in the Salt Lake City area should follow local guidance and take standard thunderstorm safety precautions.

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