First published 9/18/2026, 9:01:15 PM · Last updated 9/18/2026, 9:01:15 PM

Severe Thunderstorm Warning — Salt Lake City, UT (Sep 18 1:45–2:00 PM MDT)

The National Weather Service office in Salt Lake City issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning on 2026-09-18 at 1:45 PM MDT (2026-09-18T19:45:00Z), in effect until 2:00 PM MDT on the same day. Source: NWS Salt Lake City.

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: 6/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 4/10The 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 imminent severe thunderstorm conditions that can create hazardous conditions for people, property, and transportation in the warned area. Residents and travelers in Salt Lake City should follow local guidance and monitor official updates.

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 18 at 1:45PM MDT until September 18 at 2:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT

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