First published 9/18/2026, 9:53:15 PM · Last updated 9/18/2026, 9:53:15 PM

Special Weather Statement issued September 18 at 3:12PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT

A Special Weather Statement was issued by the National Weather Service Salt Lake City on 2026-09-18 at 15:12 MDT (published 2026-09-18T21:12:00Z). The source item provides no details about the specific hazard or expected impacts.

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: 3/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 4/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 5/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 3/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Positivity: 3/10How 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

Special Weather Statements typically notify the public about potentially hazardous weather that can affect safety, local activities, and travel. Recipients in and near Salt Lake City should check the full NWS message for details and any recommended actions.

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Special Weather Statement issued September 18 at 3:12PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT

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