It's going to look and feel a lot like yesterday. We'll get some of the hottest weather so far this year with temperatures climbing about 10 degrees above average across most of the area.
Smoke from wildfires will be widespread again today with poor air quality & visibility.
Moisture moving in from the south will bring a chance of mainly high-based showers & t-storms today. They'll begin in the south in the morning, then spread across Northern Utah this afternoon. Any storm could bring rain, but the best chance of heavier precipitation will be across SW Utah.
Strong to severe storms are most likely across Northern & Western Utah this afternoon & evening. The main threat will from gusty outflow winds which could be up to 60 mph! If there's anything outside your house you don't want blown around, make sure to secure it early in the day. In addition to the winds, dry lightning is possible and could spark new fires.
The best chance of storms tomorrow will be across Eastern Utah. Strong SW winds are expected on Friday & Saturday, bringing critical fire conditions across most of the area.
SALT LAKE CITY
Wednesday: Hot & smoky. After a sunny start, clouds will increase with a 50% chance of showers & t-storms in the afternoon, mainly after 3 pm. Some storms may produce strong gusty winds. Highs: Upper 90s.
Wednesday Night: Becoming mostly clear & cooler overnight. Lows: Mid 60s.
ST. GEORGE
Wednesday: Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers & t-storms in the morning, but they'll be most likely in the afternoon & early evening. Some storms could bring strong gusty winds. Highs: Upper 90s.
Wednesday Night: Becoming mostly clear. Lows: Mid 70s.
