Strong winds are causing damage throughout Utah

SALT LAKE CITY — Following severe thunderstorm warnings across Utah on Friday, many areas experienced extreme and damaging winds.

The National Weather Service warned residents in eastern Utah to expect winds of up to 50 miles per hour. The NWS advised that those in Kane and San Juan counties may experience winds of up to 60 to 70 mph.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Moab UT, La Sal UT and Castle Valley UT until 6:15 PM MDT. This storm will contain wind gusts up to 70 MPH! pic.twitter.com/RulvYtJ7vL

— NWS Severe Tstorm (@NWSSevereTstorm) June 21, 2024

Residents across the state reported damage to their homes Friday afternoon.

The National Weather Service said Uintah County should expect showers throughout the weekend, with winds between 5 and 15 mph through Sunday night.