Watch: Hurricane-force winds blow over semis in Utah

SALT LAKE CITY — At least 45 semi-trucks and other vehicles were toppled by hurricane-force winds on Utah’s interstates and highways Tuesday, according to the Utah Highway Patrol.

Four truck drivers were taken to hospitals with injuries, Lt. Nick Street told KUTV.

While it may seem calmer than it was, winds are expected to gust up to 75 mph again tonight after 9:00 pm in Davis & Weber Counties. Please do not ignore the restrictions on high-profile vehicles (...still in place) in this area. pic.twitter.com/uguac8trDx
— Utah Highway Patrol (@UTHighwayPatrol) September 9, 2020

Highway Patrol officials said high-profile vehicle restrictions were lifted by Tuesday afternoon in Box Elder and Weber counties, but remained in effect in Davis County because of the strong winds, KSL reported.

“With the onslaught of over 35 semis -- 21 semis in Davis County alone -- it’s taking time because it’s at least a couple hours for each one,” Street told reporters.

Officials with the National Weather Service said gusts topped 75 mph, and one wind gust reached 77 mph at Salt Lake International Airport at about 3 p.m., KSL reported.

Troopers, UDOT & tow truck crews are working to clear a total of five semis blown over through Box Elder, Weber and Davis Counties. Blown over & low power lines have parts of US 89 shut down. The pictures below are of I-84 in Weber Co. Please avoid the area if possible. pic.twitter.com/YSxT08zuMs
— Lt. Nick Street (@LtStreetPIO) September 8, 2020

Interstate highways were closed in both directions near the Box Elder-Weber County line on Tuesday morning, but reopened later in the day, KUTV reported.

Troopers reported trees and downed power lines blocking lanes and roadways during the morning, the television station reported.