Monsoonal moisture moved into Utah beginning on July 3, allowing for widespread showers and thunderstorms across the state. Many of these thunderstorms produced strong, gusty winds. Other noteworthy occurrences from these thunderstorms included at least one thunderstorm that helped produce a gustnado, and lightning that ignited fires across the state.

Thunderstorm Wind in TOOELE, UTAH
From 04-JUL-13 21:35:00 to 04-JUL-13 21:55:00 (MST-7)
Location: (ENV)WENDOVER ARPT
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A thunderstorm that rolled through Tooele County caused peak wind gusts of 64 mph at the Interstate 80 at Milepost 29 sensor, 61 mph at the Diddle Knoll sensor in the Dugway Proving Ground mesonet, and 59 mph at the Wendover Airport AWOS.

Thunderstorm Wind in TOOELE, UTAH
From 07-JUL-13 14:35:00 to 07-JUL-13 15:15:00 (MST-7)
Location: BARRO
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Multiple sensors recorded severe wind gusts as this thunderstorm crossed Interstate 80. The Interstate 80 at Milepost 29 sensor recorded 66 mph winds; in the Dugway Proving Ground mesonet, the Diddle Knoll sensor recorded a 65 mph wind gust, and the Interstate 80 sensor topped out at 58 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in BOX ELDER, UTAH
From 03-JUL-13 23:15:00 to 03-JUL-13 23:15:00 (MST-7)
Location: KELTON
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The Locomotive Springs sensor recorded a peak wind gust of 63 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in UTAH, UTAH
From 08-JUL-13 14:00:00 to 08-JUL-13 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: LEHI
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The Pioneer Crossing sensor near Saratoga Springs, Utah recorded a maximum wind gust of 59 mph.

Lightning in WEBER, UTAH
From 06-JUL-13 17:45:00 to 06-JUL-13 17:45:00 (MST-7)
Location: UINTAH
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Lightning struck the wooden turret of a home near Ogden, setting the roof on fire. The fire spread into one of the upstairs rooms before firefighters were able to put out the blaze. Approximately $20,000 worth of damage occurred, mostly to the roof and electrical wiring.

Thunderstorm Wind in BOX ELDER, UTAH
From 04-JUL-13 01:00:00 to 04-JUL-13 01:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: SALINE
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The Hat Island sensor recorded a peak wind gust of 59 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in DAVIS, UTAH
From 04-JUL-13 01:30:00 to 04-JUL-13 01:30:00 (MST-7)
Location: SYRACUSE
Magnitude: 60.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A sensor in Syracuse, Utah recorded a wind gust of 69 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in UTAH, UTAH
From 04-JUL-13 02:28:00 to 04-JUL-13 02:28:00 (MST-7)
Location: LEHI
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A sensor in Saratoga Springs recorded a maximum wind gust of 58 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in TOOELE, UTAH
From 04-JUL-13 23:00:00 to 04-JUL-13 23:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: (DPG)MICHAEL AAF DUG
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The Lower Cedar Mountain sensor in the Dugway Proving Ground mesonet recorded a peak wind gust of 64 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in KANE, UTAH
From 05-JUL-13 14:45:00 to 05-JUL-13 14:45:00 (MST-7)
Location: BULLFROG
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The Bullfrog Marina sensor recorded a wind gust of 64 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in TOOELE, UTAH
From 05-JUL-13 14:50:00 to 05-JUL-13 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: (DPG)MICHAEL AAF DUG
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A long-lived thunderstorm moved through the Dugway Proving Ground mesonet, across Interstate 80, and north to the Great Salt Lake. Peak recorded wind gusts along this track included 70 mph at the sensor West of Wildcat Mountain, 69 mph at Interstate 80, 66 mph at Camel Back Mountain, 64 mph at Simpson Springs, 62 mph at Juliet Road, 60 mph at Badger Island, and 58 mph both at Fish Springs and Interstate 80 at Grassey.

Thunderstorm Wind in BOX ELDER, UTAH
From 05-JUL-13 16:45:00 to 05-JUL-13 16:45:00 (MST-7)
Location: LAKESIDE
Magnitude: 61.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The same thunderstorm that produced widespread severe winds in Tooele County eventually moved north into Box Elder County, with a peak recorded wind gust of 70 mph at Gunnison Island.

Thunderstorm Wind in WEBER, UTAH
From 06-JUL-13 17:30:00 to 06-JUL-13 17:45:00 (MST-7)
Location: LITTLE MTN
Magnitude: 63.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Peak recorded wind gusts with this thunderstorm included 72 mph at the Great Salt Lake Minerals sensor and 65 mph at Ogden Peak.

Thunderstorm Wind in DUCHESNE, UTAH
From 05-JUL-13 19:59:00 to 05-JUL-13 19:59:00 (MST-7)
Location: ROOSEVELT
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The Roosevelt AWOS recorded a peak wind gust of 58 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in TOOELE, UTAH
From 06-JUL-13 15:40:00 to 06-JUL-13 15:50:00 (MST-7)
Location: (DPG)MICHAEL AAF DUG
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Another thunderstorm moved through the Dugway Proving Ground mesonet, with maximum recorded wind gusts of 64 mph at Juliet Road and 63 mph at Target S.

Thunderstorm Wind in BOX ELDER, UTAH
From 07-JUL-13 16:15:00 to 07-JUL-13 16:35:00 (MST-7)
Location: KELTON
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Peak recorded wind gusts from this thunderstorm included 61 mph at Chaulk Hill and 60 mph at Locomotive Springs.

Thunderstorm Wind in IRON, UTAH
From 07-JUL-13 18:00:00 to 07-JUL-13 18:10:00 (MST-7)
Location: (CDC)CEDAR CITY ARPT
Magnitude: 58.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Cedar City ASOS recorded a maximum wind gust of 67 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in BOX ELDER, UTAH
From 07-JUL-13 16:50:00 to 07-JUL-13 16:50:00 (MST-7)
Location: PLYMOUTH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A gustnado was spotted near Plymouth, Utah, and a picture of the gustnado was captured by a nearby webcam. However, no damage was reported in the area.