High Wind — San Rafael Swell, Utah

2017-06-12 · San Rafael Swell, Utah

Event narrative

Maximum recorded wind gusts included 61 mph at Hanksville and 60 mph at Torrey.

Wider weather episode

A strong winter-like storm brought damaging winds to northern and central Utah on June 11 and 12, with the strongest winds in many locations occurring on the morning of June 12 as the cold front passed through the state.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 710539. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.