Residents of Salt Lake City and surrounding areas, brace yourselves for a scorcher. The National Weather Service in Salt Lake City has issued a Heat Advisory taking effect from noon today through midnight, with temperatures soaring up to a sizzling 100 degrees. Keep the water bottles handy, and if you can help it, avoid activities that'll have you baking under the direct sunlight. The advisory spans Salt Lake Valley, Tooele and Rush Valleys, and Utah Valley.
According to the National Weather Service, "Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses." Prepare to take on the day with the essentials: hydration, shade, and a trusty fan or AC unit if possible. Remember, heat can sneak up on you like a thief, with heat exhaustion and heat stroke posing serious threats. The NWS suggests keeping an eye on those who might be most vulnerable, like the elderly and young children, and remember, a call to 9-1-1 could save someone's life in the event of heat stroke.
Looking past the immediate swelter, the forecast hints at slightly cooler conditions with a 20 to 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms from this evening through Thursday, mostly cloudy skies offering a brief respite from the heat. Then, Independence Day presents another sunny outlook with highs nudging close to the 90s, so if you’re planning barbecues or outdoor festivities, it looks clear, minus the smolder of daytime temperatures.
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