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Scattered severe thunderstorms and excessive rainfall are possible today in the Mid Atlantic, posing a risk for damaging winds and isolated flash flooding. Extreme Heat Warnings are in effect today for northeast Texas into southern Oklahoma and Arkansas. Extreme Heat Warnings are also in effect for the Desert Southwest today into Sunday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

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

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

Partly Cloudy

99°F

37°C

Humidity 16%
Wind Speed SSW 14 MPH
Barometer 30.12 in (1019.98 mb)
Dewpoint 45°F (7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index95°F (35°C)
Last update 20 Aug 12:35 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

Salt Lake City UT

Heat Advisory until August 22, 07:00am
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Heat Advisory
  •  
    Heat Advisory until August 22, 07:00am

    NOW until 7:00am Sat

    Heat Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 100 °F

    Hot

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 74. North northeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming east after midnight.

    Low: 74 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 100. East wind around 6 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

    High: 100 °F

    Hot

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind 5 to 8 mph becoming east southeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 72 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 95. East southeast wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 95 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69.

    Low: 69 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.

    High: 93 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68.

    Low: 68 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny and hot, with a high near 100. South southwest wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 74. North northeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming east after midnight.
Friday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 100. East wind around 6 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind 5 to 8 mph becoming east southeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday
A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 95. East southeast wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.
Monday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Salt Lake City UT
 40.78°N 111.88°W (Elev. 4570 ft)
Last Update:
12:31 pm MDT Aug 20, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12pm MDT Aug 20, 2026-6pm MDT Aug 26, 2026
 
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