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A fire-induced tornado, or firenado, spins through Millard County after forming within the Widemout...
Carter Williams, KSL

Video: New wildfire spawns rare ‘firenado’ as it burns through central Utah

Utah's newest large fire spawned a rare "firenado" that was caught on video as it quickly burned thousands of acres in central Utah on Tuesday.
11 hours ago
An evacuation order was issued for people living south of Kanosh, as crews work to contain the Wide...
Devin Oldroyd, KSL and Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL

Evacuations issued in Millard County due to Widemouth 2 Fire

An evacuation was ordered for people living south of Kanosh Wednesday morning as crews worked to contain the Widemouth 2 Fire.
13 hours ago
Some Vernal residents are struggling to afford dramatically higher water bills after the Ashley Val...
Garna Mejia, KSL

Vernal residents shocked by soaring water bills as drought prompts steep rate increases

Some Vernal residents are struggling to afford dramatically higher water bills after the Ashley Valley Water & Sewer Improvement District implemented steep rate increases.
13 hours ago
Lata Blake fills a water bottle at the Artesian Well Park during a heat wave in Salt Lake City on M...
Carter Williams, KSL

Salt Lake City matches another high-temperature record

Salt Lake City's official thermometer fell to 82 degrees just before 10:30 p.m. on Monday, matching the city's highest minimum low temperature on record.
1 day ago
Utah Avalanche Center Forecaster Nikki Champion stands in front of the crown of an avalanche trigge...
Shelby Lofton, KSL

As backcountry use grows, Utah Avalanche Center’s new director aims to reduce deaths, accidents

The Utah Avalanche Center has a new executive director as the organization prepares for another winter season of forecasting avalanche hazards and educating recreationists.
1 day ago
Alexa Dlouhy, 30, reads a book in the shade during a citywide heat advisory at Liberty Park in Salt...
Carter Williams, KSL

Salt Lake City could break another temperature record on Monday

Salt Lake City's overnight low early Monday fell to 84 degrees, which could be the highest minimum low temperature ever recorded since the National Weather Service began tracking the city's weather data in 1874.
2 days ago
People cool themselves with an ice-cold water bottle from a water station during the Great American...
Michael Phillis, Associated Press

Heat dome expands across the central United States, creating dangerous conditions for millions

Temperatures hit sweltering highs across the central US on Saturday as forecasters warned that dangerous heat from Dallas to North Dakota would push into next week.
3 days ago
Heat distortion is seen on State Street in Salt Lake City on July21, 2023. The National Weather Ser...
Kennedy Camarena, KSL

‘Abysmal high temperatures’ hitting parts of Utah

Temperatures in Utah are expected to skyrocket through the week, reaching at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit during the day and low 80s at night.
3 days ago
The KSL forecast for Saturday, July 25, 2026, shows highs above 75 degrees every day for a week, as...
Becky Bruce

Heat advisory in effect through Monday night for northern Utah

The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory for multiple days, saying the lows at night would not offer much relief from triple-digit daytime highs.
5 days ago
Fall colors are pictured at the top of Butterfield Canyon near Herriman on Sept. 30, 2024. A sectio...
Carter Williams, KSL

Road washout closes section of Butterfield Canyon

A major link between Tooele and Salt Lake counties in Butterfield Canyon is partially closed after flash flooding washed out some of the roadway.
6 days ago
From left, green onions, radish, lettuce and carrots are plants that Utah gardeners can plant after...
David Een, KSL

KSL Greenhouse: After summer harvesting comes late summer planting

The end of July is a great time to plant fall vegetables before the frost comes in mid-October along the Wasatch Front, or, late September in Utah's higher elevations.
14 days ago
A small debris flow is seen on a road near where the Cottonwood Fire has burned in Beaver County. M...
Carter Williams, KSL

Monsoon season has arrived in Utah, bringing much-needed rain and new threats

KSL Weather and National Weather Service models each suggest that a current weather pattern of monsoon moisture will continue for several days, which is a potential problem for recent burn scar areas.
15 days ago
Lata Blake drinks water at the Artesian Well Park during a heat wave in Salt Lake City on Monday, J...
Emma Benson, KSL

After record-breaking heat, doctors warn Utahns to watch for signs of heat illness

Salt Lake City reached a heat record on Sunday, hitting 109 degrees. Now, doctors are reminding Utahns to stay alert as high temperatures continue.
16 days ago
Sebastian, the Great Pyrenees, competes at the 150th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show – in New Yo...
Heather Peterson

Great Pyrenees dies of heat exhaustion while hiking in Kane County

After the death of a large dog while hiking in Kane County, rescue officials and animal rescue organizations are reminding dog owners about the real dangers of heat exhaustion.
16 days ago
FILE - Mickelina Papotto, of Salem, Ore., left, and Lorie Odegaard, of Gaithersburg, Md., fan thems...
John Seewer, Associated Press

No relief from the heat as many US cities will see record overnight temperatures

Another week of blistering heat will bring even more health risks in the coming days, as overnight temperatures won't provide much relief.
16 days ago
The skyline of downtown Salt Lake City is pictured April 14, 2025. The city hit a record for its ho...
Carter Williams, KSL

Salt Lake City sets new highest temperature ever in 152 years of record keeping

Sunday was officially the hottest day in Utah's capital city since records of the city's data were first kept over 150 years ago.
17 days ago
As temperatures climb toward near-record or record-breaking levels this weekend, health experts are...
Annette Campbell, KSL

How to handle the record-breaking heat expected in Utah this weekend

As temperatures climb toward near-record or record-breaking levels this weekend, health experts are urging residents to take precautions and watch for signs of heat-related illness.
19 days ago
Rebeca Granillo, a fly-fishing instructor from Millcreek, fishes along the Provo River near Charles...
Kaitlyn Hart, EastIdahoNews.com

Yellowstone National Park limits fishing times due to extreme high temperatures

Due to the extremely high temperatures approaching this week, Yellowstone National Park has limited the allowable fishing times.
19 days ago
Kelly Andrew, Brigham City facilities manager, drives a boat as Kyle Brown, Brigham City wastewater...
Eric Cabrera

Danger Advisory issued for harmful algal bloom at Mantua Reservoir

The highest warning level used for toxic algae in Utah has been issued for Mantua Reservoir in Box Elder County.
20 days ago
Rain falls into a puddle in Salt Lake City on April 26. Extreme heat is forecast for Utah this week...
Carter Williams, KSL

Extreme heat is forecast for Utah this weekend, but is monsoon relief on the other side of it?

Many daily high-temperature records in Utah are in jeopardy of falling this weekend as a strong high-pressure system parks heat over the West. However, there's growing optimism that monsoonal moisture will provide relief soon after.
20 days ago
Fire crews battled a grass fire that started along I-80 near 5600 West on Wednesday. Two grass fire...
Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL

Grass fires spark along I-80 in Salt Lake County

Multiple grass fires ignited along I-80 in Salt Lake County on Wednesday.
21 days ago
Volunteers fill sandbags in Eureka on Monday. After being evacuated twice in one week because of tw...
Dan Rascon, KSL

Eureka residents fill sandbags to prepare for potential flooding after fires

Residents in and around Eureka are taking steps to prepare for the next potential threat after two recent wildfires: flooding.
23 days ago
A volunteer ties sandbags in Salt Lake City on April 15, 2023. Eureka officials are asking for sand...
Adam Small

Eureka hosting event to make sandbags for homeowners near burn scars

Eureka City officials are asking for any and all help making sandbags Monday night for homeowners living on the edge of the Iron and Cherry Fire burn scars.
23 days ago
In example of what a lawn suffering from drought stress looks like. (Taune Beddes, The Greenhouse S...
Taun Beddes

Why is my lawn turning brown? A guide to diagnosing the problem

A brown lawn doesn't always mean your grass needs more water. Drought stress, insect damage, and fungal disease are three primary causes of brown lawn in the summer.
1 month ago