Tuesday windstorm updates: At least 1 fatality reported; nearly 125K without power as temperatures fall

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SALT LAKE CITY — Hurricane-level winds blew into the state Tuesday leading to at least one fatality, power outages, downed trees and wind damage throughout northern Utah. After a lull in the winds Tuesday afternoon, gusts picked up back later in the evening and were expected to continue into Wednesday morning.

The National Weather Service officially reported a wind gust of 99 mph in Farmington and unofficial reports at the University of Utah had the gusts as high as 112 mph. The Salt Lake City International Airport experienced gusts up to 70 mph.

More than one hundred thousand Utahns lost power from the strong winds and schools throughout the area were shut down.

Ongoing wind and weather updates will be posted below. If you're using a mobile device and can't see the updates, click on this link.

More areas impacted in Tuesday's windstorm than in 2011

Tuesday's storm is worse than 2011's infamous windstorm in terms of scope of damage, Lt. Gov. Spencer Cox said at an afternoon press conference.

Between toppled semitrucks, uprooted trees, downed power lines and flying debris, the Wasatch Front has been hit hard by hurricane-force winds since early Tuesday morning.

“It’s been an interesting day here in the state of Utah,” he continued, noting extensive damage has been seen in Salt Lake, Davis, Cache and Box Elder counties and pretty much every area north of Utah County.

At least one fatality in the windstorm was reported at an Intermountain facility, spokesperson Jess Gomez confirmed. Further details on injuries weren’t immediately available, but Cox noted some drivers of blown-over trucks were injured and at least one individual was being treated at a hospital for injuries relating to a tree crashing into a home.

Another wind storm is expected to develop tonight with very strong gusts. Please be patient with your plans to remove debris.
Latest from @RMP_Utah: It could be 48-72 hours before power is fully restored.
Crews are working very hard. Remember to stay away from downed power lines
— Utah Division of Emergency Management (Utah DEM) (@UtahEmergency) September 8, 2020

Cleanup can wait

State and local government officials urged residents to stay indoors as high winds hit the Wasatch Front and are expected to pick back up in the evening.

Cleaning up the debris will be an involved effort, Salt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilson said, but it’s important to prioritize safety.

Any non-urgent debris can be left as is. Debris impacting roadways and posing a safety threat can and should be addressed, but most instances can wait until after the storm passes — which is expected sometime Wednesday morning after 9 a.m.

“We can fix property damage but we worry about the safety,” Cox said.

Avoid any and all downed power lines

High winds knocked out power for hundreds of thousands of Utahns on Tuesday afternoon and some power lines were taken down altogether.

Officials emphasized the importance of avoiding downed power lines, noting that even if the line doesn’t look live, it can become re-energized at any time.

Individuals should remain vigilant in staying away from the dangerous hazard. Salt Lake County Emergency Manager Clint Mecham noted that some debris, like toppled trees, can sometimes block the view of a downed power line thus making it difficult to see and easy to get closer to.

Power can travel through the ground so it’s important to stay far away from downed lines as individuals don’t necessarily need to be close to a line for it to cause a safety concern.

People should also keep an eye on pets, so they don’t accidentally discover a downed power line.

Salt Lake County sets up 4 warming centers

In conjunction with the Red Cross, Salt Lake County has set up four warming centers that will be up and running by Tuesday evening. The centers will remain open from 6 p.m. to 8 a.m., according to West Valley officials.

The centers are located at:

Northwest Recreation Center at 125 W. Clark Ave. in Salt Lake City
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints building at 808 E. Roosevelt Ave. in Salt Lake City
Millcreek Community Center at 2266 E. Evergreen Ave., in Millcreek
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints stake center at 3650 W. 4400 South in West Valley City
The centers will live up to their name by providing a warm place for people to wait out the unseasonably cold temperatures during power outages.

Additionally, officials reminded Utahns to check in on neighbors and offer help during outages.

“This is Utah — we help our neighbors,” Mecham said.

Lows tonight will be more typical of what we see in mid to late October. We are expecting widespread frost down to most valleys, & some valleys will see hard freeze conditions. Active Hard Freeze Warnings are indicated in purple. Be ready for freezing temperatures! #utwx #wywx pic.twitter.com/yYMfVPcTry
— NWS Salt Lake City (@NWSSaltLakeCity) September 8, 2020

Rocky Mountain Power working around the clock to get power back

Rocky Mountain Power is working hard to get power back to Utahns and the other 5 states the utility serves, which have also been hit by extreme weather, spokesperson Spencer Hall said.

“We’re ready to make these repairs,” Hall said, but the sheer volume has slowed the process.

Crews will get to each outage and power will be restored within the coming days.

Homes along the east bench throughout the Wasatch Front have been hit the hardest and those areas could experience outages ranging from 42-72 hours.

Patience is much appreciated, Hall added.

“We’re going to get the power back on as soon as we can,” he said.

Our crews working as safely and quickly as possible to restore power. pic.twitter.com/rUX2Swme5u
— Rocky Mountain Power UT (@RMP_Utah) September 8, 2020

Some schools closing Wednesday amid wind-related damage, power outages

The following schools and districts will be closed Wednesday:

Layton Christian Academy
Davis School District
Salt Lake City School District
Bonneville High School
South Ogden Junior High
T.H. Bell Junior High
Burch Creek Elementary
H. Guy Child Elementary
Riverdale Elementary
Roosevelt Elementary
Uintah Elementary
Washington Terrace Elementary

Cities, counties declare state of emergency in response to wind-related damages

The following cities declared a state of emergency in response to the damages caused by the storm:

South Salt Lake
Salt Lake City
Centerville

Winds will die down before picking back up

Don’t let the slower winds fool you — Tuesday evening will bring strong gusts.

Gusts are expected to die down Tuesday afternoon before picking back up in the evening, experts predicted.

Residents are asked to stay indoors as much as possible during the extreme weather.

Watch the full press conference giving updates on Tuesday's windstorm below.

Contributing: Lauren Bennett, KSL.com

Tuesday, 10:51 pm

More than 3K outages leave over nearly 125K without power as temperatures sink

Power has been restored to several thousand homes across the Beehive State after hurricane-force winds caused multiple outages throughout the day, Rocky Mountain Power reported Tuesday night.As of 11 p.m., 3,094 outages were impacting 124,896 customers across the state.Earlier Tuesday, more than 160,000 customers in the state had no power.Officials said those on the east bench of the Wasatch Front were getting hit harder and power could be out for 48-72 hours in some areas.Temperatures Tuesday night and continuing into Wednesday were expected to be unseasonably cold.For the latest information on power outages, visit RMP’s outage map here.To report an outage, call RMP at 1-877-508-5088 or text “OUT” to 759677.

Tuesday, 10:23 pm

Power restored to about 10K more homes leaving 130K still without power

Tuesday, 09:43 pm

After lull, gusts picking back up

As predicted, winds along the Wasatch Front were starting to pick back up Tuesday evening, starting around 9:30 p.m., the National Weather Salt Lake City Office reported.By 10 p.m., a 51 mph gust was reported in Farmington and a 60 mph gust was reported at the Snowbasin-Ogden Peak site, NWS reported.

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First, we hope everyone is safe this evening, and for those in the hardest hit areas, we hope any damage that may have occurred is minimal. We have another punch of strong winds this evening and we will be here keeping an eye on it. Stay safe!#utwx

— NWS Salt Lake City (@NWSSaltLakeCity) September 9, 2020

Tuesday, 09:29 pm

Davis County School District cancels school for Wednesday

Tuesday, 09:00 pm

More than 140K still without power

Just before 9 p.m., 140,554 Rocky Mountain Power customers remained without power. For the latest outage updates, visit RMP’s website here.

Tuesday, 08:00 pm

Delays, cancellations reported at Salt Lake City International Airport

High winds forced delays and cancellations of several flights at the Salt Lake City International Airport, spokeswoman Nancy Volmer said.In all, the airport saw 29 delays and two cancellations of commercial flights Tuesday.Looking forward, Volmer said fewer delays were expected as conditions got better.

Tuesday, 07:53 pm

'It looks like a war zone': Destructive winds wreak havoc in northern Utah

DeAnna Stallings woke up about 3 a.m. Tuesday to what she described as a “whole bunch of crashes and bangs.”Stallings lives in Millville, Cache County. But residents from Cache County south to Utah County reported similar experiences Tuesday as hurricane-force winds brought widespread damage.Intermountain Healthcare reported one “weather-related fatality,” and at least 12 people with minor injuries connected to the wind were treated and released.“It looks like a war zone,” Stallings said. “This windstorm was insane.”—Pat Reavy, KSL

Tuesday, 07:32 pm

More than 160K customers without power, which could be out until Thursday

More than 160,000 customers in Utah are without power as of 6 p.m. due to damage caused by winds in excess of 110 mph., according to Rocky Mountain Power.Customers should prepare to be without power until Thursday as more high winds are expected through Wednesday.Rocky Mountain Power advised customers without power to be prepared with adequate food, water, back-up batteries and power banks for up to 72 hours.Crews have been deployed to work on downed power lines. Rocky Mountain Power is also sending crews from service centers in southern Utah to help customer service representatives with an influx of customer calls.“This is clearly one of the most severe wind storms this area has suffered in the past 40 years,” Curtis Mansfield, Rocky Mountain Power vice president of operations, said in a statement. “We understand how difficult this is for customers, and we will work steadily around the clock until everyone is restored to service. This storm is impacting thousands of customers across our six-state territory and we appreciate our customers’ patience as we work to get everyone restored.”Customers are asked to avoid both downed trees and power lines and should treat all downed wires as live and dangerous.All customers are asked to report power outages to help crews in their restoration efforts. Customers can call 877-508-5088, use the Rocky Mountain Power app, or text “out” to 759677 and receive updates during the restoration process.View the Rocky Mountain Power outage map at rockymountainpower.net/outages.

Tuesday, 07:09 pm

Roadway restrictions lifted for high-profile vehicles on Legacy Parkway and I-15 through Davis County

Roadway restrictions for high profile vehicles have been lifted on Legacy Parkway and I-15 through Davis County. However, with high wind 🌬 expected tonight, check conditions before you head out. Follow @UDOTTRAFFIC or check @waze for possible restrictions. #utwx #utwind pic.twitter.com/1Ocvn0jXz4

— UDOT Region One (@UDOTRegionOne) September 9, 2020

Tuesday, 06:54 pm

Weber School District closing 9 schools on Wednesday

Nine schools in Weber School District will be closed on Wednesday:

Bonneville High School

South Ogden Junior High

TH Bell Junior High

Burch Creek Elementary

H. Guy Child Elementary

Riverdale Elementary

Roosevelt Elementary

Uintah Elementary

Washington Terrace Elementary

Visit https://wsd.net/ for more information.

Tuesday, 06:22 pm

At least 1 fatality reported in windstorm

At least one person died Tuesday from injuries suffered in the windstorm, Intermountain Healthcare spokesperson Jess Gomez confirmed.At least another dozen suffered minor injuries and were released from hospitals.The reports are only from patients at Intermountain facilities. Further information about the fatality wasn’t released for privacy reasons.

Tuesday, 06:21 pm

South Salt Lake declares state of emergency

Tuesday, 06:20 pm

Power restored to LDS Hospital

Good news! Full power has now been restored at LDS Hospital. A big thanks to @RMP_Utah for all of their hard work today. https://t.co/H48il3bmYg

— Jess Gomez (@Jess_Intermtn) September 8, 2020

Tuesday, 06:19 pm

National Weather Service Salt Lake City answers questions on windstorm

Tuesday, 05:56 pm

Salt Lake City School District cancels Wednesday classes

The Salt Lake City School District has canceled Wednesday classes, officials announced Tuesday.Weather conditions and power outages in the area led to the decision. Schools will begin remote learning on Thursday, officials said.Schools will remain flexible for anyone unable to access the internet at that time.The district will be offering free food to students from 11 a.m. to noon Wednesday at the following locations.

Backman Elementary (South Parking Area – Enter from 1500 West) 601 N. 1500 West, Salt Lake City

East High School (West Parking Area – Enter from 900 South) 840 S. 1300 East, Salt Lake City

Edison Elementary (U-shaped Driveway – Located in front of school) 430 S. Cheyenne Street, Salt Lake City, Utah

Meadowlark Elementary (Northeast Parking Area) 497 N. Morton Drive, Salt Lake City

Northwest Middle School (Northeast Parking Area – Located next to main entrance) 1730 W. 1700 North, Salt Lake City

West High School (U-shaped Driveway – Located north of building next to cafeteria entrance) 241 N. 300 West, Salt Lake City

Whittier Elementary (North Parking Area – Enter from Roberta Street), 1600 S. 300 East, Salt Lake City

Tuesday, 05:34 pm

Collection sites to open for Centerville debris on Wednesday

Centerville residents: we will open up collection sites tomorrow for green waste. Do not drop off debris tonight at any of locations unless going directly to Bountiful Landfill while they are open.

— Centerville Police (@cpdutah) September 8, 2020

Tuesday, 05:32 pm

University of Utah classes to resume Wednesday morning

Classes at the University of Utah will resume Wednesday morning after being canceled Tuesday due to extreme winds.

😢 pic.twitter.com/NntMUzGOHx

— University of Utah (@UUtah) September 8, 2020

Tuesday, 04:50 pm

FrontRunner, buses operational; TRAX remains closed, UTA says

By 4:15 p.m. the FrontRunner and UTA buses were fully operational and the bus bridge was no longer in service, Utah Transit Authority officials announced.The service had been halted Tuesday morning through Woods Cross and North Temple because of windy conditions.Delays were expected throughout the evening.However, TRAX services were still shutdown as forecasted winds were expected to continue into the evening and power outage timelines remained uncertain.TRAX would likely be up and running by Wednesday morning, but nothing was certain as of 4:30 p.m. Tuesday.Two bus bridges were active Tuesday, one from the airport to the Salt Lake City Central Station and one from the central station to the University of Utah medical center.The former will run until 6 p.m. and the latter until 8 p.m., UTA officials said.For the latest UTA updates, follow them on Twitter, @RideUTA. — Lauren Bennett, KSL.com

Tuesday, 04:47 pm

Multiple Salt Lake City parks closed due to wind damage

The following parks closed Tuesday afternoon until further notice after substantial winds uprooted several trees.

Cottonwood Park

Fairmont Park

Liberty Park

Lindsay Gardens Park

Pioneer Park

Riverside Park

Rosewood Park

Sunnywise Park

Warm Springs Park

Jordan Park

Washington Square Park

City Creek Canyon Park

Salt Lake City Cemetery

Also, we’ve heard reports that people are visiting parks to observe the damage. Please do not visit parks and public spaces today. Let’s give our power crews, and @SLCPPL crews plenty of room to do the important work to restore service. Stay inside and stay safe. Thank you #SLC!

— SLC Mayor Erin Mendenhall (@slcmayor) September 8, 2020

Tuesday, 02:59 pm

UHP lifts high-profile vehicle restrictions for Weber and Box Elder counties; Davis County restrictions remain

By 3 p.m., Utah Highway Patrol had lifted road restrictions for high-profile vehicles in Weber and Box Elder counties. As of 3 p.m., restrictions in Davis County were still in place. However, deputies said rolling restrictions are expected as gusts pick up again in the evening and overnight.

The high profile vehicle restriction has been lifted in Weber and Box Elder counties, but still remains in place in Davis County.

We do expect those restrictions to go back into place as we are expecting wind gusts to worsen into the evening and overnight. pic.twitter.com/EqyS0awLM9

— Utah Highway Patrol (@UTHighwayPatrol) September 8, 2020

Tuesday, 02:42 pm

Mayor Mendenhall declares state of emergency in Salt Lake City

Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall signed an emergency declaration for the city Tuesday afternoon due to the ongoing windstorm.Mendenhall announced that a shelter at the Sorenson Multi-Cultural Center, 855 California Ave., would be opening as an emergency shelter at 3 pm., and will provide overnight accommodations from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Dinner and breakfast will be provided, as well as cots. The center will be staffed by volunteers.This is in addition to the Christ United Methodist Church, which is open as an overnight emergency center.Hundreds, if not thousands of trees have been downed by the wind, and the emergency order also closes many Salt Lake City parks which have been affected by the storm through Wednesday night.The city's forestry department is currently sweeping streets and prioritizing urgent roads first, Mendenhall noted.Residents and businesses can report downed trees on the Salt Lake City mobile app, and residents are encouraged to report outages to Rocky Mountain Power. Some residents may not have power restored until Wednesday at the earliest, Mendenhall said.The order was signed Tuesday, and the mayor is not yet certain if the city will be granted FEMA eligibility.—Katie Workman, KSL.com

Tuesday, 02:20 pm

Conner Street in Millcreek expected to close for 2-3 days due to downed power lines

Three downed power lines have closed "the entire stretch" of Conner Street, Millcreek Utah noted on Twitter. Residents of Conner Street will be allowed to enter and exit the area and are asked to utilize extreme caution. All other people are asked to avoid the area.Rocky Mountain Power forecasts that the closure will take two to three days to repair.

ROAD CLOSURE: The entire stretch of Connor St is closed due to 3 downed power lines. @RMP_Utah estimates it will take 2-3 days to repair. Residents on Connor St can still enter/exit the area and we ask them to please exercise caution. All other residents, please avoid the area.

— Millcreek Utah (@MillcreekUT) September 8, 2020

Tuesday, 02:17 pm

National Weather Service provides updated Situation Report

The National Weather Service provided an updated Situation Report on Tuesday afternoon.Valley rain and mountain snow are expected to continue through Wednesday, with the heaviest accumulation expected Tuesday evening, the NWS reports. Record cold temperatures are expected Tuesday night through Wednesday morning as well.Strong winds are expected through Tuesday evening and into early Wednesday, and rain and snow are expected through Wednesday.The NWS notes that strong winds may result in power outages and tree damage through Wednesday morning in northeastern Utah and northern Colorado.—Katie Workman, KSL.com

Tuesday, 02:09 pm

KSL TV meteorologist clarifies storm forecast

KSL TV weatherman Grant Weyman clarified the forecast and conditions of the current windstorm on KSL NewsRadio with Lee Lonsberry.Peak winds were seen around 10 a.m. Tuesday at 70-90 mph with some gusts reported above 100 mph, but the winds have since lulled slightly, Weyman stated. Winds are expected to pick up again to approximately 50 mph in canyons on Tuesday night between 9:00 and 10:00.Current winds rival hurricane-force classifications, Weyman noted. While past windstorms have rivaled current windspeeds, the damage of the current storm has been much greater.By Wednesday afternoon, however, the windstorm is expected to subside and temperatures should rise for the remainder of the week.—Katie Workman, KSL.com

Tuesday, 01:34 pm

Over 180K people without power due to nearly 2,500 outages

As of 1:06 p.m., Rocky Mountain Power stated that nearly 2,500 separate outages were affecting over 180,000 people across Utah, Idaho, and Wyoming.Restoration crews are continuing to work to fix the outages.

Please continue to report outages as it assists restoration efforts. Call 1-877-508-5088, use the Rocky Mountain Power app or text OUT to 759677 to report outages and receive updates. You can also view the Rocky Mountain Power outage map at https://t.co/PojbYImQDM.

— Rocky Mountain Power UT (@RMP_Utah) September 8, 2020

Tuesday, 01:30 pm

Centerville declares state of emergency

KSL NewsRadio confirmed that the city of Centerville has declared a state of emergency as power lines and trees have been downed in city limits.The emergency declaration was signed by Centerville Mayor Clark Wilkinson, who confirmed that he will be meeting with the city council for the next several hours to discuss details.Emergency declarations provide cities access to federal disaster funds and allow city mayors to make some executive decisions without formal approval from their city councils.Further emergency declarations are expected as winds continue to run through northern Utah.—Katie Workman, KSL.com

Tuesday, 1:02 pm

Record-breaking 45 semis toppled by storm, lt. gov expects emergency declaration

Lt. Gov. Spencer Cox stated that 45 semitrucks have toppled over due to the wind storm, a new record for Utah.Cox also said in an interview with KSL TV's Alex Cabrero that the damage was more widespread than the 2011 storm, and he anticipates a declaration of emergency.Scattered snow has also set in across northern Utah, as Cox noted his home in Fairview, Sanpete County, was experiencing flurries.

Touring extensive damage in Box Elder County (this is Willard). Highway 89 still closed in this area for downed power lines. Also, just received a new update that 45 semi trucks have overturned (a record number for our state). pic.twitter.com/zaZ5eaiH8f

— Spencer Cox (@SpencerJCox) September 8, 2020

Tuesday, 1:00 pm

US 89 northbound lanes blocked by downed power line near Weber Canyon

Utah Highway Patrol said that a downed power line is currently covering the right lanes of northbound U.S. 89 near Weber Canyon, just prior to I-84.The tweet also notes strong winds from the canyons in northern Utah, and encourages individuals to use caution.

Right lanes blocked on US 89 northbound just prior to I-84 due to a downed power line. This is right at the mouth of Weber Canyon, very impressive wind gusts coming out of the canyons in Northern Utah...use caution! pic.twitter.com/FGpbAaqNJ1

— Utah Highway Patrol (@UTHighwayPatrol) September 8, 2020

Tuesday, 12:58 pm

UTA Red, Green, Blue and S-Lines not in service as debris covers rails

Utah Transit Authorities confirmed that, as multiple power outages and scattered debris covers rails, the Red, Green, Blue and S-Lines are still not in service at this time.UTA encouraged individuals seeking more information to call 801-743-3882 for additional information and assured the public they will be notified when transit reopens.—Katie Workman, KSL.com

Tuesday, 11:37 am

National Weather Service extends high wind warning to 9 a.m. Wednesday

The National Weather Service extended a high wind warning over the Northern Wasatch Front until 9 a.m. Wednesday.The advisory includes the Salt Lake and Tooele Valleys, and the cities of Ogden, Bountiful, and Salt Lake City.Winds 30 to 45 mph, with gusts above 70 mph expected, the advisory notes. Gusts as high as 98 mph have been reported near Farmington, Centerville, and the mouth of Weber Canyon."This is a particularly dangerous situation," the advisory states, noting that high winds may damage property, move loose debris, cause power outages, and make travel difficult."The most impacted travel routes are expected to be along the I-15 corridor between Salt Lake City and Layton, the Legacy Parkway, the US 89 corridor in Davis and Weber Counties, and Foothill Drive," the warning says.Individuals are encouraged to stay inside, as debris and falling trees may be deadly.—Katie Workman, KSL.com

Tuesday, 11:10 am

Powerful winds prompt warnings, closures of Utah roads

The National Weather Service officially reported a wind gust of 99 mph in Farmington and unofficial reports at the University of Utah had the gusts as high as 112 mph. The Salt Lake Airport had gusts of 70 mph.“If you live in an area impacted by today’s high winds, please stay home to say safe,” Gov. Gary Herbert tweeted. “We are working to keep critical infrastructure open. When it is safe to do so, help with cleanup in your local area. (This may not be until tomorrow.)”Windy conditions made driving difficult on I-15 in Davis County and several semitrucks blew over on I-15 between Honeyville and Brigham City, according to the KSL Traffic Center. High-profile vehicle restrictions were put in place in the area. The Utah Highway Patrol discouraged all Davis County residents from driving on county roads.There have been numerous closures on I-15 from Salt Lake County to the Idaho border and as winds continued to blow Tuesday morning, the Utah Department of Transportation said all should avoid I-15, U.S. 89 and Legacy Parkway.— Ryan Miller, KSL.com

Tuesday, 10:53 am

Weber State University not holding classes

Due to the wind storm, Weber State has canceled all classes, including online courses, for Tuesday.The school had initially it would be able to hold classes this afternoon and had delayed opening until noon. But with the winds not yet ceasing, the decision was made to not have classes.— Ryan Miller, KSL.com

Tuesday, 10:25 am

120,000 Utahns without power

As the storm continued into late Tuesday morning, Rocky Mountain Power said it was working on restoring power to over 120,000 Utahns.The weather isn't just knocking out power; it's impacting the company from getting it back on.Rocky Mountain Power said it was "currently unable to provide estimated restoration times due to the continuing high winds."The high number is double what the company initially reported at 6:30 a.m. on Tuesday.

Updated @ 10:00 am: Our crews continue working to restore services to over 120,000 customers throughout Utah. We are currently unable to provide estimated restoration times due to the continuing high winds. For updates, please text STAT to 759677 or visit https://t.co/5KJ7zd0MQ1.

— Rocky Mountain Power UT (@RMP_Utah) September 8, 2020

Tuesday, 10:00 am

Officials encourage Davis County residents to stay in

With winds speeds having been recorded at 99 MPH in Davis County, officials are encouraging residents to remain indoors. The high winds have blown over semi-trucks, downed trees and knocked out powerlines. With dangerous debirs blowing in the valley, residents are encouraged to stay homeUtah Highway Patrol has discouraged anyone from driving on the county roads.

We have one word for everyone today: STAY.
Stay home/inside.
Stay off the highways/roads/sidewalks.
Stay away from downed power lines.
Stay away from downed trees.
Stay away from windows.
Stay calm.
Stay kind.
Stay safe.
Stay alive.

— Davis County Sheriff's Office (@DavisSheriffUT) September 8, 2020

Tuesday, 09:41 am

NWS reports 99 mph wind in Farmington

The National Weather Service has reported a wind gust of 99 mph in Farmington. That is the new official peak for the hurricane-level winds blowing through northern Utah. The recording was taken at Park Lane and U.S.89.The NWS stated it has heard received reports of winds north of 100 mph but stated it did not yet have access to that data.— Ryan Miller, KSL.com

Tuesday, 09:09 am

City Creek Canyon closed to traffic

Due to high winds, City Creek Canyon will temporarily be closed to public recreational traffic. This closure will be from the gate at Bonneville Boulevard north. This is temporary, the canyon will open once the wind event is over. @LBriefer @SLCPPL @SLCgov @SLCtv_17

— SLC Department of Public Utilities (@SLCPU) September 8, 2020

Tuesday, 08:56 am

U of U classes canceled

The University of Utah has canceled all classes for Tuesday. The school stated that mandatory staff should still report to campus, but all other staff should remain home.The National Weather Service reported a wind gust of 89 mph at the school Tuesday morning and Utah Lt. Gov. Spencer Cox tweeted that a wind gust of 112 mph had been recorded at the school. The winds have led to power outages throughout campus.— Ryan Miller, KSL.com

Tuesday, 08:44 am

LDS Hospital running on generators

Tuesday, 08:38 am

High winds halt TRAX

Due to conditions caused by high winds, UTA's TRAX paused operations Tuesday morning. TRAX said the system was experiencing loss of power and debris was on tracks throughout the system.FrontRunner is also experiencing an interruption of service between Woods Cross and North Temple. Bus bridges are in place between these two stations.In addition, buses throughout the UTA system are being re-routed due to powerlines on some streets.— Ryan Miller, KSL.com

Tuesday, 08:01 am

I-15 northbound temporarily closed in Box Elder County

Multiple crashes temporarily closed northbound I-15 in Box Elder County, UDOT tweeted.The freeway was expected to reopen about 8:15 a.m.

Multiple Crashes
NB I-15 at MP 353 (Box Elder) Box Elder Co.
NB lanes temp closed
Est. Clearance Time: 8:16 AM
For updates: https://t.co/jaVMw7vcLm

— UDOT Traffic (@UDOTTRAFFIC) September 8, 2020

Tuesday, 07:57 am

US 89 closed, semitrucks blown over

U.S. Highway 89 is closed between Park Lane in Farmington and Oak Hills Drive in Layton due to downed power lines, the Utah Department of Transportation tweeted.Restrictions are in place for semitrucks in Box Elder, Weber, and Davis counties. The Utah Highway Patrol reports five semitrucks blown over on I-15 in northern Utah.

Troopers, UDOT & tow truck crews are working to clear a total of five semis blown over through Box Elder, Weber and Davis Counties. Blown over & low power lines have parts of US 89 shut down. The pictures below are of I-84 in Weber Co. Please avoid the area if possible. pic.twitter.com/YSxT08zuMs

— Lt. Nick Street (@LtStreetPIO) September 8, 2020

Tuesday, 7:30 am

Wind storm forces schools across northern Utah to delay start or close for the day

The weather led to closures or delays at the following schools:

Ascent Academy (Farmington): closed

Davis School District: closed

Cache School District: 2-hour delay

City Academy Salt Lake City: closed

Highmark Charter in South Weber: closed

Nuames High School Ogden and Layton campuses: closed

Ogden Prep Academy: closed

Ogden School District: closed

Reid School (Salt Lake City): closed due to power outage

Salt Lake Arts Academy: closed

Salt Lake City School District: closed

Spectrum Academy in North Salt Lake: 2-hour delay

University of Utah: closed

Weber School District: closed

Weber State University: closed

Salt Lake City School District, which is completely online due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, will also not provide student meals Tuesday. An SLC District spokesperson they hope to resume both classes and student meals on Wednesday.

Tuesday, 07:19 am

Davis County records 91-mph wind gust

Davis County has recorded the strongest wind gust in Utah so far Tuesday, with a gust of 91 miles per hour recorded in Farmington, the National Weather Service reported. The gust was recorded at the weather service's station near the intersection of Park Lane and U.S. Highway 89 in Farmington. An 89 miles per hour wind gust was recorded on the University of Utah campus near the Browning Building on Tuesday morning, the U.'s weather center reported.Weber County also recorded a gust of 70 miles per hour, the weather service reported.

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We have a winner for the low elevation race to 90 mph.

At 6;35 am the Park Lane Station recorded a wind gust of 91 mph!#utwx #utwind pic.twitter.com/bYEUzs3eTG

— NWS Salt Lake City (@NWSSaltLakeCity) September 8, 2020— Jacob Klopfenstein, KSL.com