First published 9/18/2026, 8:01:15 PM · Last updated 9/18/2026, 8:01:15 PM

Special Weather Statement — NWS Salt Lake City (issued Sep 18, 12:39 PM MDT)

The National Weather Service office in Salt Lake City, UT issued a Special Weather Statement on 2026-09-18 at 12:39 PM MDT. The alert title is provided but the statement text and specific hazards or impacts are not included in the supplied source fields.

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: 3/10How 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: 3/10How 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 typically notify the public about developing or expected hazardous weather that can affect safety and travel. Without the statement details, recipients in the Salt Lake City area should treat this as a precautionary notice and seek the full NWS message for recommended actions and expected impacts.

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Sources

Special Weather Statement issued September 18 at 12:39PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT

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