National Weather ServiceUtahHigh Wind WarningArchive to October 1, 2026
High Wind Warnings in Utah
The National Weather Service issued 6 high wind warnings for Utah in 2025 and 12 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 15th most of any state. 2026 through September: 5, 42% below the average of 9 for those months in 2008-2025. Great Salt Lake Desert and Mountains was covered most often (103 times since 2008).
How many high wind warnings does Utah get?
Every high wind warning that covered part of Utah. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 5 |
| 2025 | 6 |
| 2024 | 12 |
| 2023 | 12 |
| 2022 | 24 |
| 2021 | 9 |
| 2020 | 9 |
| 2019 | 10 |
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2017 | 14 |
| 2016 | 9 |
| 2015 | 11 |
| 2014 | 9 |
| 2013 | 4 |
| 2012 | 21 |
| 2011 | 18 |
| 2010 | 17 |
| 2009 | 8 |
| 2008 | 14 |
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
When in the year does Utah get them?
Sum of 2008-2025; the busiest month is labelled.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
Where in Utah?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Salt Lake Desert and Mountains | 103 | 12 | May 14, 2026 |
| Southwest Utah | 73 | 8 | February 16, 2026 |
| West Central Utah | 53 | 0 | June 28, 2020 |
| Salt Lake and Tooele Valleys | 42 | 0 | September 8, 2020 |
| Northern Wasatch Front | 40 | 6 | October 18, 2024 |
| Castle Country | 38 | 5 | March 14, 2026 |
| Utah's Dixie and Zion National Park | 33 | 0 | October 26, 2020 |
| Southern Wasatch Front | 31 | 0 | May 23, 2020 |
| South Central Utah | 21 | 3 | March 1, 2024 |
| San Rafael Swell | 20 | 1 | March 1, 2024 |
| Arches/Grand Flat | 19 | 4 | May 5, 2024 |
| Glen Canyon Recreation Area/Lake Powell | 19 | 3 | March 1, 2024 |
The NWS issues these products for counties or forecast zones; a zone can be part of a county or a mountain range.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
The latest high wind warnings for Utah in AreaZine's record
NWS Salt Lake CityWarningMay 12, 2026
High Wind Warning: Great Salt Lake Desert and Mountains, UT
Expired 3:00 a.m. MDT, May 14, 2026
This list is AreaZine's record of the NWS alert feed, kept since April 6, 2026; the counts above come from the complete IEM archive.
Source: National Weather Service alerts (api.weather.gov).
What is a high wind warning?
A high wind warning means sustained winds of 40 mph or more for an hour or longer, or gusts of 58 mph or more, in most offices; some mountain and coastal offices use higher values. A warning means the hazard is happening, about to happen, or very likely: act now to protect people and property. The national record · Every warning type in Utah.