A tornado tore through southeastern Utah over the weekend, causing damage to multiple homes. Fortunately, officials reported no injuries.
Chris Sanders, a meteorologist at the National Weather Service in Grand Junction, Colorado, noted that two tornadoes formed within about an hour in San Juan County, beginning around 12:35 PM on Saturday.
The tornado’s path was estimated to be under 10 miles (16 kilometers) near Montezmá Creek. However, the exact track and wind speed are still being assessed, Sanders mentioned during a phone call.
The investigation into the event might commence on Monday, according to his statements on Sunday.
Navajo President Boo Niglen shared on social media that three homes were completely destroyed due to the storm.
This area encompasses 27,000 square miles (70,000 square kilometers) and includes parts of Arizona, New Mexico, and Utah, making it the largest reservation for Native American tribes.
While no injuries were reported, the Navajo Police Department indicated that an unspecified number of livestock and pets had gone missing.
Images shared by the police depicted a tornado amidst dark clouds, along with a house surrounded by wreckage.
Sanders commented that tornadoes are quite rare in that region of Utah, with only two confirmed instances since 1950.
