Severe Thunderstorm Warning — Salt Lake County, Utah
A thunderstorm capable of producing damaging winds of 58+ mph and/or 1-inch hail has been detected.
Current Status
⛈️ Active: Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 13 at 6:52PM MDT until August 13 at 7:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
At 652 PM MDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Salt Lake City to near Granite to 6 miles northwest of Utah Lake, moving east at 40 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include... Provo, Sandy, Murray, West Jordan, Orem, Taylorsville, South Jordan, Lehi, Draper, Riverton, Pleasant Grove, Cottonwood Heights, Midvale, Holladay, American Fork, Herriman, Eagle Mountain, Lindon, Alpine, and Bluffdale. This includes Interstate 15 between mile markers 266 and 300.
Effective August 13, 2026 at 8:52 PM ET · Expires August 13, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Salt Lake City UT
Expires
August 13, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET
Last Checked
7 days ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
Also In Effect For
This same Severe Thunderstorm Warning also covers:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Severe Thunderstorm Warning mean for Salt Lake County, Utah?
A thunderstorm capable of producing damaging winds of 58+ mph and/or 1-inch hail has been detected.
Is this Severe Thunderstorm Warning currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (7 days ago). It's set to expire August 13, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Severe Thunderstorm Warning alerts for Salt Lake County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Severe Thunderstorm Warning is also in effect for Utah County.