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SALT LAKE CITY — A severe thunderstorm warning was in effect for several parts of Utah Monday morning as hail and rain poured down across the Wasatch Front.
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING continues for parts of the Salt Lake Valley until 11:15am. Hail to half dollar size has been reported with this storm, now moving through Murray and Cottonwood Heights. #utwxpic.twitter.com/EZT6t2w3qw
— NWS Salt Lake City (@NWSSaltLakeCity) June 18, 2018
The storm, which moved across the Salt Lake Valley and into Summit County, brought wind gusts of up to 60 mph and hail ranging in size from a quarter to a half-dollar. The National Weather Service said a tornado was possible as the storm moved over Summit County.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Summit Park UT, Park City UT, Snyderville UT until 12:00 PM MDT pic.twitter.com/TEMoIlr9cc
— NWS Salt Lake City (@NWSSaltLakeCity) June 18, 2018
The storm also affected driving conditions, slowing traffic as rain and hail pelted the freeways in Salt Lake County.
Watching hail come down pretty hard on I-215 in Cottonwood Heights/Fort Union area right now. I-15 still slow in both directions between Midvale/Sandy b/c of the rain/hail. pic.twitter.com/cYaB4gKzP0
— KSL Traffic Center (@KSLTraffic) June 18, 2018
Several people recorded the hail, saying they had never seen anything quite like it before. Lt. Gov. Spencer Cox posted a photo showing dents in his car after he drove through the storm on I-15.
Never seen this much 1” hail before pic.twitter.com/AbARBbU32J
— Tom Caswell (@tom4cam) June 18, 2018
NASTY hail storm on I-15 in Sandy. Worst I’ve ever been in. Feels like it’s putting dents all over in my vehicle. pic.twitter.com/rbwl7a81Yy
— Spencer Cox (@SpencerJCox) June 18, 2018
Hard to see, but definitely some small dents... pic.twitter.com/i7x1Bp3HYY
— Spencer Cox (@SpencerJCox) June 18, 2018
Meanwhile, at the University of Utah, skies were sunny and pleasant rain was falling.
Is there a better summer feeling than a light rain shower on a sunny day?🌦 pic.twitter.com/QgZFzXsZf5
— University of Utah (@UUtah) June 18, 2018
Until the storm finally decided to show up to class.
It’s all sunflowers and rainbows... until the fury of hail rains down. 🤕 pic.twitter.com/rhXT9JJgII
— University of Utah (@UUtah) June 18, 2018
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@KSLcom crazy hail in Sandy pic.twitter.com/7P8BQbuKEx
— Adam Stevenson (@asteve187) June 18, 2018
Hail in South Jordan! Video sent to us by Brienne Poole.
— KSL (@KSLcom) June 18, 2018
A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect now. Details here: https://t.co/qjEx6QEDJi#utwxpic.twitter.com/cAA9kDaj5Y
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