Salt Lake City, UT – The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for central Utah, effective until 7 p.m. on Saturday. The watch includes the Salt Lake City area and surrounding regions, as thunderstorms are expected to develop this afternoon. These storms carry the potential for damaging wind gusts up to 70 mph and hail up to 1.5 inches in diameter. Residents are urged to remain vigilant and take precautions as the weather could deteriorate rapidly.
According to the NWS, the watch extends roughly 70 miles east and west of a line from St. George to northeast of Salt Lake City. The severe weather could also bring extreme turbulence and strong winds, impacting both ground and air travel. The NWS advises people in the watch area to stay tuned to local weather reports and be prepared for possible warnings.
This alert serves as a reminder that severe thunderstorms can occasionally produce tornadoes, making it essential to have a safety plan in place.
