Salt Lake City started Monday, August 31, around 61 degrees under clear skies, with southeast winds already blowing near 25 mph at the reporting station. The calm-looking morning could turn stormy by afternoon, setting up a wet evening before a drier, warmer stretch takes over.
Storm Chances Rise After Noon
Mostly sunny skies should push temperatures toward a high near 85 degrees Monday, but showers and thunderstorms become possible after noon. The chance of rain climbs to 40% during the afternoon, with temperatures expected to slide into the upper 70s as storms move through.
Showers and thunderstorms are likely Monday night before midnight, with a 60% chance of precipitation and a low near 59 degrees. The National Weather Service says stronger storms could bring brief heavy rain, lightning, and sudden, erratic wind gusts.
Drier Weather Arrives Tuesday
Tuesday should bring mostly sunny skies and a high near 84 degrees, though south-southeast winds will run 7 to 16 mph. Tuesday night looks mostly clear, but southerly winds around 15 mph could gust as high as 33 mph.
Wednesday through Friday will be sunny and increasingly warm, with highs near 84, 86 and 88 degrees. Saturday stays mostly sunny with a high near 87, while a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms returns after noon and becomes more noticeable Sunday.
Flash-Flood Concerns Continue Elsewhere In Utah
A flood watch remains in effect through Monday evening across much of central and southern Utah, particularly in slot canyons, slickrock areas, normally dry washes, and recent burn scars. Salt Lake City is not listed in that watch area, but anyone traveling south or east for outdoor plans should check warnings and avoid flooded roads or narrow canyon routes.
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