Salt Lake City, Utah – Brutal summer heat returns to northern Utah Monday, July 28th, with Salt Lake City expected to reach a scorching 97°F by mid-afternoon. Residents are urged to limit outdoor activity, hydrate frequently, and check on vulnerable neighbors as excessive heat intensifies through Tuesday.
According to the National Weather Service in Salt Lake City, temperatures will rise rapidly Monday morning, with calm southeast winds shifting southwest in the afternoon. By Tuesday, the city could hit a blistering 99°F, with mostly clear skies and elevated heat risks. The hottest parts of the day — between 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. — may stress both power grids and public health systems.
Expect minor relief Monday night as temps drop into the upper 60s. Light winds and mostly clear skies continue through the early week, but forecasters note a slight chance of thunderstorms developing after noon Wednesday, especially along the Wasatch Front.
Drivers should avoid extended time in parked vehicles and watch for heat-related vehicle issues, especially along I-15 and I-80.
By midweek, a weak system could nudge in from the west, bringing limited cloud cover and a drop in daytime highs to the mid-90s. While this doesn’t signal a full cooldown, it may ease strain on outdoor activities and AC usage by late week.
⚠️ Next Update: NWS will monitor midweek storm chances and issue additional advisories if conditions change.
📅 Five-Day Weather Outlook for Salt Lake City:
- Monday, July 28: Sunny, high near 97°F. Calm morning winds turning southwest in afternoon.
- Tuesday: Sunny and hot, high near 99°F. Mostly clear overnight, low around 70°F.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, slight thunderstorm chance after noon. High near 96°F.
- Thursday: Sunny, high near 95°F. Overnight lows in upper 60s.
- Friday: Sunny and warm, high near 94°F. Light winds, mostly clear at night.
- Saturday: Sunny, high near 93°F. Ideal day for outdoor plans with steady summer conditions continuing.
