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potential tornado threat diminishes as severe storm moves toward salt lake

The storm's tight rotation and potential tornado threat have weakened significantly, but the severe thunderstorm remains capable of producing 1-inch hail and wind gusts up to 70 mph as it moves toward Salt Lake and Utah counties.

By SLC Scoop StaffAugust 13, 20261 views

UPDATE: A severe thunderstorm moving toward Salt Lake and Utah counties has weakened, with the potential tornado threat diminishing significantly.

The storm is still capable of producing wind gusts up to 70 mph and hail around 1 inch in diameter, according to the National Weather Service.

Residents should continue to monitor weather alerts as the storm moves through northern Utah tonight.

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