Thunderstorm Wind — Daggett, Utah

2021-09-18 · near Dutch John, Daggett, Utah

Event narrative

A peak wind gust of 58 MPH was measured by the automated weather station at the Canyonlands Field Airport.

Wider weather episode

A shortwave trough progressed across the region. As a result, scattered showers and thunderstorms developed across eastern Utah. However, dry low levels led to gusty winds rather than heavy wetting rains with convection. Some storms generated severe wind gusts.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 974353. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.