NOW: Tumbleweeds, wind damage affecting Utah
SOUTH JORDAN, Utah (ABC4) — Utah is experiencing tumbleweeds, downed trees, and wind damage as severe weather hits the state.
South Jordan City is conducting cleanup operations as tumbleweeds are impacting parts of the city, according to city officials.
The City Streets crew has reportedly been working on clearing roads of tumbleweeds Saturday amid high winds and hazardous road conditions.
City personnel have started to put out dumpsters for tumbleweed removal, officials said, and more are on their way.
High winds causing delays, closures across the state
The city will reportedly post a list of dumpster locations, meant strictly for tumbleweeds, soon.
“We understand there may also be other wind damage to city infrastructure,” officials said.
Please report any issues to the city’s website here.
“If there are any emergency wind-related damage issues. Please call Public Works dispatch at 801-840-4000,” officials said.
Downed trees are also affecting Utah amid the high winds. See photos of a downed tree in Herriman below:
This post will be updated as more information becomes available.
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