{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.e8e128063b0036f72c64ec32ebae249702b5f755.001.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Special Weather Statement issued July 21 at 4:30PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-07-21","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.e8e128063b0036f72c64ec32ebae249702b5f755.001.1","accession_number":null,"cik":null,"ticker":null,"issuer_name":null,"edgar_url":null,"primary_entity_key":null,"primary_entity_name":"NWS Salt Lake City UT"},"word_count":206,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Special Weather Statement: Special Weather Statement issued July 21 at 4:30PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT\n\n**Severity:** Moderate\n**Certainty:** Observed\n**Urgency:** Expected\n**Areas:** Wasatch Back; Wasatch Mountains South of I-80; Western Uinta Mountains; Wasatch Plateau/Book Cliffs\n**Issued by:** NWS Salt Lake City UT\n**Sent:** 2026-07-21T16:30:00-06:00\n**Effective:** 2026-07-21T16:30:00-06:00\n**Expires:** 2026-07-21T17:15:00-06:00\n\n## Description\nAt 430 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near\nDaniel, or near Heber City, moving northwest at 10 mph.\n\nHAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and half inch hail.\n\nSOURCE...Radar indicated.\n\nIMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around\nunsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is\npossible.\n\nLocations impacted include...\nPark City, Heber City, Heber, Daniel, Wasatch Mountain State Park,\nLittle Cottonwood Canyon, Big Cottonwood Canyon, Midway, Charleston,\nAlta, Wallsburg, Deer Creek State Park, Hailstone, Jordanelle\nReservoir, Snowbird, and Brighton.\n\nThis includes US Route 40 between mile markers 7 and 24.\n\n## Instructions\nIf outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.\n\nFrequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.\nLightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe\nshelter inside a building or vehicle.\n\nThis storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio\nstations and available television stations for additional information\nand possible warnings from the National Weather Service."}