Utah
Utah experiences another interesting day of weather
SALT LAKE CITY — Utah skilled one other fascinating day of climate on Wednesday.
In response to the Nationwide Climate Service out of Salt Lake Metropolis (NWS), Utah’s capital set a report for the second-straight day. On Wednesday, Salt Lake Metropolis reached the 100-degree mark for the twenty third time this summer season.
Salt Lake Metropolis additionally reached triple-digits on Tuesday for the twenty second time this summer season, which broke the earlier report of 21 occasions. The previous report of 21 occasions had been set throughout three earlier summers, together with final 12 months.
We’ve got formally hit triple digits for the twenty third time this 12 months, extending our report breaking streak for many triple digit days in a given 12 months for KSLC (earlier report: 21 days). #utwx
— NWS Salt Lake Metropolis (@NWSSaltLakeCity) August 17, 2022
Extra fascinating climate
Whereas the northern finish of the state was coping with the nice and cozy temperatures, varied elements of southern Utah have been coping with one other day of flash flooding.
In response to the NWS, the areas in and round Hilldale and Colorado Metropolis skilled flash flooding from the Quick Creek. The flash flood warning within the space was in impact till 8 p.m. Wednesday.
Flash flooding is ongoing in Hildale and Colorado Metropolis presently. Water from Quick Creek is spilling onto some space roadways presently. Discover greater floor instantly! #utwx https://t.co/3SK7ZJXPP2
— NWS Salt Lake Metropolis (@NWSSaltLakeCity) August 18, 2022
The NWS additionally issued a flash flood warning for the city of Veyo and the encompassing space. It was reported to the NWS that water was on the roads in poor drainage areas.
Earlier Wednesday, the NWS issued a particular climate assertion for La Verkin, Toquerville and Virgin as a result of probability of wind gusts of as much as 50 miles per hour.
One other flash flood warning was issued for the jap portion of Zion Nationwide Park, together with the Narrows. Nevertheless, that warning expired at 6:45 p.m. Wednesday.
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