First published 9/18/2026, 8:19:15 PM · Last updated 9/18/2026, 8:19:15 PM

Special Weather Statement issued September 18 at 12:49PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT

National Weather Service (NWS) Salt Lake City issued a Special Weather Statement on 2026-09-18 at 12:49 PM MDT. The supplied source item contains only the alert title and issuance time; no details about the specific hazard or expected impacts are included.

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: 8/10How 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: 7/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Why it matters

Official NWS statements can indicate developing weather conditions that may affect public safety and local travel. Even when details are not provided in the source, recipients in the Salt Lake City area should be aware an advisory-level weather message was issued.

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Special Weather Statement issued September 18 at 12:49PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT

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