Strong Wind — Salt Lake Valley, Utah

2022-08-05 · Salt Lake Valley, Utah

Event narrative

LANDSPOUT. Location: 40.710, -112.040. A landspout tornado was observed for approximately 8 minutes over undeveloped land on the northwest side of West Valley City. No damage was reported. Location is approximate and based on eyewitness accounts.

Wider weather episode

On the morning of August 5, a landspout tornado was spotted approximately two miles northwest of West Valley City.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1052960. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.