Strong gusty winds occurred across much of the state of Utah at the tail end of the month. A few isolated severe gusts were observed on June 28th, with stronger winds on June 29th. These winds were both synoptic-scale winds due to a storm system moving through the region, as well as due to severe thunderstorms.

Thunderstorm Wind in SALT LAKE, UTAH
From 29-JUN-11 12:40:00 to 29-JUN-11 13:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: SALT LAKE NO TWO ARP
Magnitude: 65.00 MG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A strong thunderstorm moved through the Salt Lake Valley, with maximum recorded wind gusts of 75 mph at the Center Tailings Center sensor, 69 mph at the Baccus Highway sensor, 66 mph at the FAA sensor at the Salt Lake City International Airport, and 60 mph at the Salt Lake City International Airport ASOS. In addition, a Russian olive tree was knocked over at the north side of the Salt Lake City International airport, and fell onto a building.

High Wind in GREAT SALT LAKE DESERT AND MOUNTAINS, UTAH
From 29-JUN-11 11:50:00 to 29-JUN-11 16:30:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 63.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Maximum recorded wind gusts across the west desert included 73 mph at Upper Cedar Mountain, 64 mph at Camel Back Mountain, 60 mph at Wendover Peak and English Village, 59 mph at Salt Flats and V-Grid, and 58 mph at Playa Station.

Thunderstorm Wind in CARBON, UTAH
From 29-JUN-11 14:37:00 to 29-JUN-11 14:45:00 (MST-7)
Location: (PUC)CARBON CO ARPT
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Price ASOS recorded several minutes of severe wind gusts, with a maximum recorded gust of 62 mph.

High Wind in WEST CENTRAL UTAH, UTAH
From 28-JUN-11 16:20:00 to 28-JUN-11 16:20:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The U.S. 6 at Eureka sensor recorded a maximum wind gust of 63 mph.

High Wind in WEST CENTRAL UTAH, UTAH
From 29-JUN-11 16:30:00 to 29-JUN-11 16:30:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The U.S. 6 at Eureka sensor recorded a maximum wind gust of 59 mph.

High Wind in SOUTHWEST UTAH, UTAH
From 29-JUN-11 13:34:00 to 29-JUN-11 13:34:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

The Brimstone Reservoir RAWS recorded a maximum wind gust of 58 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in RICH, UTAH
From 29-JUN-11 13:40:00 to 29-JUN-11 13:45:00 (MST-7)
Location: WOODRUFF
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

The Otter Creek RAWS recorded a maximum wind gust of 64 mph. In addition, the Rich County sheriff reported that a large tree was knocked over in Woodruff.

Thunderstorm Wind in TOOELE, UTAH
From 29-JUN-11 14:50:00 to 29-JUN-11 14:50:00 (MST-7)
Location: LAKE PT
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The Lake Point at I-80 sensor recorded a maximum wind gust of 66 mph.

High Wind in SALT LAKE AND TOOELE VALLEYS, UTAH
From 28-JUN-11 16:20:00 to 28-JUN-11 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Maximum wind gusts in the Salt Lake and Tooele Valleys included 63 mph at Vernon Hill and 59 mph at Baccus Highway.

High Wind in SALT LAKE AND TOOELE VALLEYS, UTAH
From 29-JUN-11 11:15:00 to 29-JUN-11 14:45:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 65.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Synoptic-scale wind gusts across the Salt Lake and Tooele Valleys included 75 mph at Stockton Bar and 66 mph at South Mountain.

Thunderstorm Wind in WEBER, UTAH
From 29-JUN-11 13:11:00 to 29-JUN-11 13:11:00 (MST-7)
Location: LITTLE MTN
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The West Ogden CWOP sensor recorded a maximum wind gust of 60 mph.

High Wind in NORTHERN WASATCH FRONT, UTAH
From 28-JUN-11 16:00:00 to 28-JUN-11 16:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The sensor on Antelope Island recorded a maximum wind gust of 65 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in CACHE, UTAH
From 29-JUN-11 16:05:00 to 29-JUN-11 16:10:00 (MST-7)
Location: (LGU)LOGAN-CACHE ARP
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Logan ASOS recorded a maximum wind gust of 58 mph.