BLANDING, Utah — A Tornado Warning was issued for parts of San Juan County in southeastern Utah on Saturday afternoon, with video shared with FOX 13 News showing what appeared to be a large tornado near Blanding.
The Tornado Warning expired at 2:15 p.m.
Videos sent to FOX 13 News showed a large funnel just south of Blanding.
No injuries or damage have been reported in the remote area.
Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren said there are around 15-20 homes in the area. He said the American Red Cross is helping anyone who needs emergency shelter, and there are 25–30 cots available at the Montezuma Creek Elementary School.
According to the National Weather Service, the tornado was spotted around 1:12 p.m., approximately 22 miles southeast of Blanding and was reportedly moving northeast at 10 miles per hour.
Meanwhile, a Flash Flood Warning is in place for southeastern San Juan County until 5:45 p.m.
