Severe Weather and Heavy Rainfall from the High Plains to the Ohio Valley; Heat Continuing in the Central Plains and Southeast

A stationary front will be the focus for daily showers and thunderstorms capable of widely scattered flash flooding and severe weather from the High Plains to the Ohio Valley. Monsoonal thunderstorms could cause local flash flooding across the Southwest and the Great Basin. Dangerous heat continues across the Central Plains and Southeast. Many areas will see their hottest temperatures of the year. Read More >

Current conditions at

Salt Lake City, Salt Lake City International Airport (KSLC)

Lat: 40.77069°NLon: 111.96503°WElev: 4226.0ft.

Mostly Cloudy

81°F

27°C

Humidity 42%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.94 in (1013.89 mb)
Dewpoint 55°F (13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index81°F (27°C)
Last update 12 Aug 05:35 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

Salt Lake UT

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly sunny, with a high near 89. West northwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 89 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. North northwest wind around 6 mph becoming southeast after midnight.

    Low: 64 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after noon.  High near 81. East southeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 81 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between midnight and 3am, then a chance of showers after 3am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Southeast wind 3 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 59 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Light and variable wind becoming south southwest around 6 mph in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 82 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59.

    Low: 59 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.

    High: 85 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 60.

    Low: 60 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.

    High: 87 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. West northwest wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. North northwest wind around 6 mph becoming southeast after midnight.
Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. High near 81. East southeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between midnight and 3am, then a chance of showers after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Southeast wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Light and variable wind becoming south southwest around 6 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 60.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.
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Point Forecast:
Salt Lake UT
 40.75°N 111.9°W (Elev. 4285 ft)
12:31 pm MDT Aug 12, 2026
5pm MDT Aug 12, 2026-6pm MDT Aug 19, 2026
 
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