Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Mid-Atlantic; Heat Persists Across the South

Scattered severe thunderstorms and excessive rainfall are possible into the night in the Mid Atlantic, and heavy rain will shift to Virginia and the Carolinas on Friday. Severe thunderstorms are also possible in the Central Plains into the Upper MS Valley and the Deep South tonight. Dangerous heat persists across the Southern Plains and Lower MS Valley and heat will expand into the Southwest. Read More >

Current conditions at

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

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

Clear

88°F

31°C

Humidity 23%
Wind Speed SSE 12 MPH
Barometer 30.06 in (1017.95 mb)
Dewpoint 47°F (8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index85°F (29°C)
Last update 20 Aug 11:35 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

Salt Lake City International Airport UT

Heat Advisory August 20, 11:46pm until August 22, 07:00am
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Heat Advisory
  •  
    Heat Advisory August 20, 11:46pm until August 22, 07:00am

    NOW until 7:00am Sat

    Heat Advisory

  • Tonight

    Low: 75 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 100. Southeast wind 7 to 9 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.

    High: 100 °F

    Hot

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Southeast wind 6 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 73 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon.  Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 95. Southeast wind around 7 mph becoming west in the afternoon.  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 70. East southeast wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 70 °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 30 percent 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

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.

    High: 93 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Southeast wind around 8 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 100. Southeast wind 7 to 9 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Southeast wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday
A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 95. Southeast wind around 7 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. East southeast wind around 7 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent 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 69.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 94.
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Point Forecast:
Salt Lake City International Airport UT
 40.79°N 111.99°W (Elev. 4157 ft)
9:46 pm MDT Aug 20, 2026
11pm MDT Aug 20, 2026-6pm MDT Aug 27, 2026
 
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