Salt Lake City, UT – Portions of northwestern Utah are under a Marginal Risk for severe thunderstorms today, according to the US National Weather Service in Salt Lake City. Residents can expect isolated severe storms with strong wind gusts reaching 50-60 mph. The primary threat period is from 2 p.m. to 3 a.m. Friday, with the most likely affected areas being the West Desert (5-11 p.m.), Wasatch Front (8 p.m. – 12 a.m.), and Uinta County, Wyoming (11 p.m. – 3 a.m.).
According to the National Weather Service, widely scattered showers and thunderstorms will accompany gusty outflow winds and brief periods of heavy rainfall. Residents are advised to stay weather aware and have multiple ways to receive warnings. It is recommended to be ready to take shelter indoors when storms approach.
In addition to the thunderstorm risk, Utah is experiencing a significant heatwave. Salt Lake City’s forecast predicts a high of 102°F today, followed by slightly cooler temperatures in the coming days: 92°F on Thursday, 93°F on Friday, 93°F on Saturday, 94°F on Sunday, and 97°F on Monday.
