High Wind — Salt Lake Valley, Utah

2021-08-21 · Salt Lake Valley, Utah

Event narrative

In the wake of a thunderstorm complex, winds increased across the Salt Lake Valley. Automated weather station recorded peak wind gusts included 62 mph at Beach and 58 mph at Trans-Jordan Landfill.

Wider weather episode

A squall line developed over northern Utah and produced widespread severe wind gusts and damage.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 983167. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.