First published 9/18/2026, 9:23:15 PM · Last updated 9/18/2026, 9:23:15 PM

Severe Thunderstorm Warning — NWS Salt Lake City (Sep 18 2:24PM–3:00PM MDT)

The National Weather Service in Salt Lake City issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning beginning September 18 at 2:24PM MDT, in effect until 3:00PM MDT, for the Salt Lake City, UT area.

Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters, travel-and-transportation

Generated scores

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

Confidence: 9/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 3/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 7/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 5/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Positivity: 2/10How harmful or beneficial the event is, from strongly harmful (1) to strongly positive (10).
Urgency: 9/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Why it matters

A Severe Thunderstorm Warning indicates an immediate weather hazard for the named area. Warnings are issued for conditions that can cause damage, disrupt travel, and pose safety risks to people and property in the affected area.

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 18 at 2:24PM MDT until September 18 at 3:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT

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