South Ogden, Utah — Strong wind gusts that swept through northern Utah early Tuesday morning led to widespread power outages in the South Ogden area. At the height of the disruption, approximately 6,000 Rocky Mountain Power customers were left without electricity. By 8:30 a.m., the number of outages had decreased to 1,600, and power was fully restored by 9:00 a.m.
According to Jona Whitesides, a spokesperson for Rocky Mountain Power, the outages were caused by intense wind conditions, which included gusts reaching up to 55 miles per hour. The powerful winds, which were particularly felt in Weber, Davis, and Salt Lake Counties, caused damage to one of the utility’s transmission lines, disrupting service.
The National Weather Service had issued a Wind Advisory for the area, warning that winds could reach sustained speeds of 30 miles per hour, with gusts possibly topping 55 miles per hour. The advisory also highlighted the potential for unsecured objects to be blown around and the risk of power outages.
“The gusty winds did exactly what we anticipated—knocked out power after damaging some of our infrastructure,” Whitesides said in a statement to ABC4.
Wind conditions are expected to continue into Wednesday morning, with the National Weather Service advising residents to take precautions. They encouraged homeowners to secure outdoor objects like garbage cans, decorations, and trampolines to prevent them from being blown away. Drivers, particularly those in high-profile vehicles, were urged to exercise caution on major roads, including US-89, I-15, and Legacy Parkway, as the strong winds could create hazardous travel conditions.
The windstorm serves as a reminder of the potential dangers of intense weather in the region, with power outages and disruptions likely to continue during periods of extreme wind.