BREAKING Excessive Heat Warnings expanded across Utah, including Wasatch Front and Salt Lake Valley as high temps forecast through weekend
SALT LAKE CITY — While Utah residents may think it couldn't get any hotter than it has over the last few days, Mother Nature is saying,"Hold my beer!"With temperatures already soaring past the century mark in southern Utah, and getting close to that point in the northern part of the state, things are forecast to get even toastier this weekend.
As temperatures hit as high as 115 degrees in lower Washington County, dangerous levels of heat will get underway in the following locations starting Saturday through Monday: In addition, a Heat Advisory will be in effect Saturday-Monday in south central Utah, and Sunday-Monday for the following areas:
Residents and visitors are urged to hydrate before feeling thirsty, wear light clothing, shift outdoor activities away from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and take frequent breaks in the shade or an air conditioned room.
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