Residents and visitors in southern Utah became concerned Saturday after spotting what appeared to be a tornado. According to FOX 13's meteorologists, the phenomenon was likely a landspout tornado.

Southern Utah residents witnessed an uncommon meteorological event on state Route 7 near St. George on Friday.

HERRIMAN, Utah (KUTV) — A landspout tornado was seen in the Herriman and Bluffdale areas, based on multiple photos and videos captured by residents. The tornado formed near the Point of the ...

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Similar conditions during the Deer Springs Fire in eastern Utah last month led to the formation of a rare fire tornado — or "firenado" — which caused significant damage as winds reached up to ...