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Dangerous Heat in the West; Coastal Flooding & High Rip Current Risk into the Weekend on the East Coast; Flash Flooding Possible in the Southeast

A dangerous, record heat wave continues for the Desert Southwest and the Central Valley of California through Saturday, and the Pacific Northwest through Tuesday. Coastal flooding is expected through tonight at high tide along the Eastern Seaboard from Erin, while the high rip current risk and dangerous surf continue through the weekend. Flash flooding possible today in Georgia and South Carolina. Read More >

Current conditions at

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

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

Clear

77°F

25°C

Humidity 41%
Wind Speed SSE 3 MPH
Barometer 30.11 in (1019.64 mb)
Dewpoint 52°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index78°F (26°C)
Last update 22 Aug 07:20 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

Salt Lake City UT

  • Today

    Today: Isolated showers and thunderstorms after 9am. Partly sunny, with a high near 94. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 94 °F

    Isolated
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Light and variable wind becoming east northeast around 5 mph in the evening.

    Low: 73 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Isolated showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 96. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 96 °F

    Sunny then
    Isolated
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable.

    Low: 75 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming west northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 90 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 69 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 86 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67.

    Low: 67 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85.

    High: 85 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Isolated showers and thunderstorms after 9am. Partly sunny, with a high near 94. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Light and variable wind becoming east northeast around 5 mph in the evening.
Saturday
Isolated showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 96. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable.
Sunday
A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming west northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Tuesday
A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85.
Tuesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Wednesday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80.
Wednesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Thursday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Salt Lake City UT
 40.78°N 111.85°W (Elev. 4911 ft)
Last Update:
3:04 am MDT Aug 22, 2025
Forecast Valid:
7am MDT Aug 22, 2025-6pm MDT Aug 28, 2025
 
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