Dangerous Heat in the Southwest; Severe Thunderstorms from the Central Plains into the Ohio Valley

Dangerous heat will build across the Southwest U.S. through the end of the week with daytime highs of 110-115°F. Isolated to widely scattered severe storms are expected across parts of the central and southern High Plains, Great Lakes into the Ohio Valley, and parts of the Ozarks to Lower Mississippi Valley today. Read More >

Current conditions at

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

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

Partly Cloudy

93°F

34°C

Humidity 17%
Wind Speed SSW 12 MPH
Barometer 30.12 in (1019.98 mb)
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index89°F (32°C)
Last update 26 Aug 04:00 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles ESE Salt Lake City UT

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Isolated showers and thunderstorms.  Partly sunny, with a steady temperature around 92. Light west wind.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 92 °F

    Isolated
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Isolated showers and thunderstorms before 9pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. East wind 5 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 70 °F

    Isolated
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Isolated showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 98. East wind 5 to 7 mph becoming west in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 98 °F

    Sunny then
    Isolated
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Isolated showers and thunderstorms before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. East southeast wind 6 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 72 °F

    Isolated
    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Isolated showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 93. Southeast wind 6 to 8 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 93 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Isolated
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Scattered showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 67 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  High near 84. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 84 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62.

    Low: 62 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 83.

    High: 83 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a steady temperature around 92. Light west wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
Isolated showers and thunderstorms before 9pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. East wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday
Isolated showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 98. East wind 5 to 7 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday Night
Isolated showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. East southeast wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday
Isolated showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 93. Southeast wind 6 to 8 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday Night
Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 84. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Sunday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 83.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Monday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
Monday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles ESE Salt Lake City UT
 40.76°N 111.84°W (Elev. 4636 ft)
12:31 pm MDT Aug 26, 2026
4pm MDT Aug 26, 2026-6pm MDT Sep 2, 2026
 
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