Salt Lake Meltdown: Heat Advisory Keeps City Broiling Through Monday Night

Sunday, July 26, started bright and already toasty in Salt Lake City, with the KSLC observation clocking in near 81°F (27°C) at 5:35 a.m. MDT. From there, the mercury is set to rocket up, with today’s high forecast near 104°F, south winds around 6 mph, and only modest overnight relief in the upper 70s. A Heat Advisory remains in effect through midnight Monday night (the start of Tuesday, July 28), making the hottest hours a serious health risk for anyone who has to be outside.

Afternoon Heat Peaks Near 104°F

Valley neighborhoods should brace for lower 100s this afternoon, with the hourly forecast topping out around 4 to 5 p.m. Monday and Tuesday are lined up for similar highs near 100°F. Humidity will stay low, so it is classic dry Utah heat, but still rough on the body. With overnight lows hanging in the mid to upper 70s for many spots, there will not be much genuine cooldown between days.

Heat Advisory And Local Guidance

The National Weather Service issued a Heat Advisory on July 25 and highlights highs in the lower 100s and "low temperatures in the mid to upper 70s." The agency urges people to "drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors." NWS Salt Lake City has full details along with additional safety tips.

Where To Beat The Heat

Salt Lake County has activated Cool Zones - air-conditioned libraries, recreation centers and resource sites - for residents who need a break from the heat. The county lists locations and hours, and the Bishop Weigand Resource Center at 437 W 200 S is listed as open daily from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. for anyone who needs a place to cool off. Salt Lake County Cool Zones has the full list. If you need immediate help and do not have shelter, call 211.

What To Plan For

Shift strenuous outdoor activity to early morning or evening, keep water close by, and never leave children or pets in parked vehicles. A slight chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms returns on Wednesday. Any storm would be brief but could kick up sudden gusty outflow winds, so keep plans flexible and follow local updates.

For background, see triple-digit inferno coverage from July 11, as per Hoodline, which covered the earlier surge; this update reflects the new Heat Advisory and today's peak temperatures.