Storms Bring Heavy Rain and Hail to Salt Lake City Area

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21 June 2024 at 5:38 pm

Storms lashed the Salt Lake City area in Utah on Friday, June 21, bringing heavy rain, gusty winds and hail.

This video was posted by the National Weather Service (NWS) Salt Lake City, which reported heavy rain and "pea- to dime-sized” hail in the area.

The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm watch for several Utah counties on Friday, warning of “strong, damaging winds, large hail, heavy rain, and an isolated tornado.” Credit: NWS Salt Lake City via Storyful

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