Headline:
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 9 at 10:55AM MDT until July 14 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Event:
Extreme Heat Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 9, 2026 - 9:55am
Expires:
July 10, 2026 - 2:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures up to 105
possible for the valleys of northern Utah, including the Wasatch
Front and Cache Valley. Highs around 100 possible for the mountain
valleys of northern and central Utah, including the Wasatch Back,
along Castle Country, the Uinta Basin, and the San Rafael Swell.
* WHERE...Portions of central and northern Utah.
* WHEN...From noon Saturday to 6 AM MDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat events.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is high confidence that temperatures
will warm to values challenging daily and monthly high temperature
records Saturday and Sunday afternoons as high pressure builds.
Overnight lows in the lower to mid 70s for many valley locations
will provide little in the way of overnight relief.
Instruction:
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car
interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.
Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and
heat stroke.
To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and
Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in
shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat
should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an
emergency! Call 9 1 1.
Area Description:
Great Salt Lake Desert and Mountains; Tooele and Rush Valleys; Eastern Box Elder County; Northern Wasatch Front; Salt Lake Valley; Utah Valley; Cache Valley/Utah Portion; Wasatch Back; Western Uinta Basin; Eastern Juab/Millard Counties; Sanpete Valley; Sevier Valley; Castle Country; San Rafael Swell
Forcast Office:
NWS Salt Lake City UT
Sender: