First published 9/18/2026, 10:23:15 PM · Last updated 9/18/2026, 10:23:15 PM

Special Weather Statement issued September 18 at 4:02PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT

The National Weather Service office in Salt Lake City issued a Special Weather Statement on 2026-09-18 at 16:02 MDT. The supplied source item contains no additional details about the nature, timing, or area of the threat.

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: 4/10How 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: 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: 2/10How harmful or beneficial the event is, from strongly harmful (1) to strongly positive (10).
Urgency: 6/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Why it matters

Special Weather Statements are official notifications that potentially hazardous weather or conditions may affect the area. Even without detail in this feed item, people in and near Salt Lake City should be aware there may be weather impacts and check the full NWS message for guidance.

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Special Weather Statement issued September 18 at 4:02PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT

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