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Heavy Rain in the Appalachians and Central Gulf Coast; Heat Continues in the West; Monitoring the Tropics

Heavy to excessive rainfall over the southern Appalachians and portions of the central Gulf Coast may bring areas of flooding today. Hot temperatures are in place through today across much of the western U.S. and New England. Tropical Storm Erin is forecast to become a Major Hurricane this weekend as it moves across the central Atlantic Ocean. Monitor future forecasts for any East Coast impacts. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Richfield Municipal Airport (KRIF)

Lat: 38.73411°NLon: 112.10158°WElev: 5318.0ft.

haze

88°F

31°C

Humidity 16%
Wind Speed E 0 MPH
Barometer 30.15 in (1021.0 mb)
Dewpoint 38°F (3°C)
Visibility 3.00 mi
Heat Index84°F (29°C)
Last update 12 Aug 12:37 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

Richfield UT

Fire Weather Watch August 14, 12:00pm until August 14, 09:00pm
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Fire Weather Watch

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 94. East southeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming west northwest.

    High: 94 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 61. West wind 5 to 9 mph becoming north after midnight.

    Low: 61 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Sunny, with a high near 96. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 96 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. South southwest wind 7 to 10 mph.

    Low: 64 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. South wind 6 to 10 mph.

    High: 93 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 61 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 89 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.

    Low: 57 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.

    High: 86 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 94. East southeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming west northwest.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 61. West wind 5 to 9 mph becoming north after midnight.
Wednesday
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Sunny, with a high near 96. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. South southwest wind 7 to 10 mph.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. South wind 6 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Friday
A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly clear, with a low around 56.
Sunday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 88.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 56.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 89.
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Point Forecast:
Richfield UT
 38.75°N 112.09°W (Elev. 5302 ft)
Last Update:
3:04 am MDT Aug 12, 2025
Forecast Valid:
1pm MDT Aug 12, 2025-6pm MDT Aug 18, 2025
 
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