High Wind in Eastern Uinta Basin, Utah

High Wind May 29, 2026 · Eastern Uinta Basin, Utah

58 mph

Measured gust (50 kt)

What the National Weather Service wrote

At approximately 7:31 PM MDT, the KVEL ASOS at the Vernal Regional Airport recorded a gust of 58 mph. Other sensors around the zone recorded gusts of 47-53 mph. No reports of injuries, damages, or fatalities were received associated with this event.

The wider storm

On May 29, a shortwave trough brought with it ample mid-level moisture to produce virga and isolated rain showers across eastern Utah. For valleys, where surface conditions remained extremely dry, inverted-V profiles supported strong downdrafts from virga showers.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1341436. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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