'Extremely Rare' Tornado Reported Near Salt Lake City, Utah
Summary
A rare, strong tornado hit near Salt Lake City, Utah, on Friday afternoon, prompting a tornado warning from the National Weather Service. The tornado occurred mostly on a mountainside and did not cause damage in urban areas.Key Facts
- The tornado formed near Kaysville, about 20 miles north of Salt Lake City.
- The National Weather Service issued a tornado warning at 2:15 p.m. local time.
- Weather experts said this was an extremely rare event for the area.
- Radar data showed debris was lifted 4,000 feet into the air by the tornado.
- This was the third tornado reported in Utah in 2024.
- The tornado appeared to hit mostly a mountain, with no reported damage to cities.
- The tornado was strong enough to match storms that produce EF2 or EF3 tornadoes (these are classified as significant tornadoes with moderate to severe damage potential).
- The situation is still developing, and more updates are expected.
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