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Utah Storms: Concert Evacuated Amidst 70 MPH Winds
14 Aug
Summary
- Severe thunderstorms are impacting the Wasatch Front region.
- A concert at Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre was evacuated.
- Potential for 70 mph wind gusts and quarter-sized hail exists.
Severe thunderstorms have descended upon Utah's Wasatch Front, leading to evacuations and immediate safety concerns for residents. A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect for major cities including Salt Lake City, West Valley City, and West Jordan, with forecasts predicting wind gusts up to 70 miles per hour and the possibility of quarter-sized hail.
In response to the extreme weather, the Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre was evacuated during a Black Crowes concert. Attendees were instructed to calmly exit and seek shelter in vehicles or parking garages. This situation unfolds as other parts of Utah also face severe weather, with tornado warnings previously issued for Tooele County and flash flood warnings active in both Tooele County and Southern Utah.
