Another record set Tuesday in SLC, rain is on the way for western Utah
Sep 20, 2022, 9:30 PM
The National Weather Service building in Salt Lake City. The NWS says Salt Lake City should get its first 100-degree day on Monday, July 3, 2023. (Paul Nelson)
(Paul Nelson)
SALT LAKE CITY — While the official start of fall isn’t until Thursday, the record-breaking summer of 2022 continued on Tuesday.
According to the National Weather Service, the Salt Lake City International Airport hit 92 degrees Tuesday, setting a new daily record. The previous record of 91 was set in 1993.
At 2:03pm, the SLC Airport reached 92F, breaking the daily record of 91F set in 1933. #utwx
— NWS Salt Lake City (@NWSSaltLakeCity) September 20, 2022
And while Tuesday was hot, cooler temperatures are expected for the remainder of the week. The NWS is forecasting severe weather for western portions of Utah beginning Wednesday afternoon.
⛈🌬 There is an increased threat for severe weather Wednesday afternoon/evening across much of western Utah and especially northwestern Utah.
Be sure to secure loose items outdoors and be prepared to find shelter in case of lightning and/or hail. #utwx #wywx pic.twitter.com/BWyNJ6pLIT
— NWS Salt Lake City (@NWSSaltLakeCity) September 20, 2022
The KSL Weather team is forecasting a high of 76 degrees on Thursday for Salt Lake City with a 20% chance of rain. As the weekend draws closer, warmer weather will return. A high of 80 degrees is forecasted in Salt Lake City on Saturday. Salt Lake City will also see a high of 83 degrees on Sunday.
On Monday and Tuesday, the high in Salt Lake City is expected to reach the mid-80s.
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