Extreme Heat Lingers; Severe Thunderstorms for Portions of the Plains and Southeast; Heavy Rainfall Threats

Gusty winds and heavy rainfall may impact the Big Island of Hawaii as a nearby tropical system passes west of the islands. From the Southwest U.S., Rockies and across the Gulf Coast, heavy rainfall could lead to isolated flash flooding. Severe thunderstorms are expected for areas of the Plains, Gulf Coast and Southeast through Tuesday. Extreme heat lingers for the southern Plains and Southwest. Read More >

Current conditions at

SR-224 at Meadows Drive (UT224)

Lat: 40.6757°NLon: 111.52115°WElev: 6697.0ft.

no precip

64°F

18°C

Humidity 63%
Wind Speed NW 4 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 51°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 24 Aug 09:40 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

Alta UT

  • Today

    Today: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. Southwest wind around 7 mph.

    High: 67 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. South southwest wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 51 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. South southwest wind around 6 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

    High: 67 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable.

    Low: 53 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. East wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable.

    High: 68 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, then a chance of showers after midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 53 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.

    High: 69 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight, then a slight chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53.

    Low: 53 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.

    High: 68 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. Southwest wind around 7 mph.
Tonight
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. South southwest wind around 6 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. South southwest wind around 6 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable.
Wednesday
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. East wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, then a chance of showers after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 64.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 63.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Alta UT
 40.58°N 111.61°W (Elev. 9442 ft)
12:31 am MDT Aug 24, 2026
10am MDT Aug 24, 2026-6pm MDT Aug 30, 2026
 
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