High Wind — Salt Lake and Tooele Valleys, Utah
2020-05-22 · Salt Lake and Tooele Valleys, Utah
51 MG
Magnitude
Event narrative
A peak wind gust of 59 mph was measured at the Point of the Mountain station, with other measured peak wind gusts including 58 mph at the Vernon and Flight Park South sensors. Large trees were blown down in West Valley City and in the Salt Lake City Cemetery.
Wider weather episode
A strong late spring cold front pushed through Utah, bringing gusty winds and isolated convection.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 892940. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.