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WATCH: Utah Neighborhood Engulfed by Tumbleweeds
Idaho is often recognized for its strong winds and the debris they carry, but recently, Utah, particularly South Jordan and surrounding areas, experienced a windstorm that rivaled Idaho's reputation. This event was captured in remarkable video footage (below) showcasing the windstorm's impact, which resulted in an astonishing invasion of tumbleweeds across Utah neighborhoods.
Tumbleweed Invasion in Mountain View
The footage below reveals how the windstorm propelled countless tumbleweeds to engulf entire neighborhoods, creating quite the sight. Residents and city officials were seen joining forces, equipped with snow shovels, plows, dumpsters, and tractors, in a massive clean-up effort to remove the tumbleweeds.
Community Response and Efforts
News outlets such as KUTV reported on the community's response, noting the extensive efforts made to clear the affected areas. The residents of Mountain View, one of the neighborhoods hit hardest by the windstorm, were provided with free passes to the local landfill, to assist with the disposal of debris.
Social Media Highlights
The scope of the windstorm and its aftermath was vividly captured in a video shared by @theadventuredetour on Instagram. This footage is a must-watch, as it effectively illustrates just how severe the windstorm was and the incredible volume of tumbleweeds that were amassed. (If the embed is glitchy, here's a direct link)
Impact on Residents
The impact on the residents was significant, with some reporting that access to their neighborhood was blocked for several hours. The tumbleweeds were piled so high in some areas that navigating to and from homes became a considerable challenge for many people.
This windstorm in Utah not only challenged Idaho's reputation for strong winds but also brought the community together in an impressive clean-up effort.
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