With storms moving through the state, two counties in Utah are under a flash flood warning and one area has had reports of flooded homes as precipitation continues.
According to a tweet at 3:30 p.m, the National Weather Service has received reports of over 2 feet of water in Enoch, in Iron County, which is under a flash flood warning until 5:30 p.m. Utah County was issued a flash flood warning through 7 p.m.
Showers and thunderstorms are anticipated over Utah and southwest Wyoming today, mostly in higher terrain this afternoon, with some drift into the valleys during the late afternoon and early evening, according to the NWS website. Heavy rain and flash flooding are the main threats with these storms, particularly in burn scars, slot canyons and urban areas, with frequent lightning and gusty winds also expected.
A few scattered storms are popping up on our camera in #SaltLakeCity this afternoon. Check out the latest camera here: https://t.co/eXz8B4a7zi
— WeatherBug (@WeatherBug) July 31, 2021
Latest forecast: https://t.co/wClD57ejlV#UTwx pic.twitter.com/IMdcHcKIZ9
In Salt Lake City tonight, there is a 60% chance of precipitation, with showers and thunderstorms likely before midnight.
The precipitation will continue in the city over the next few days, with Sunday’s forecast expecting isolated showers and a possible thunderstorm in the afternoon, and an 80% chance of precipitation with a high of 89 degrees. Scattered showers will follow with a low of 68 in the evening.
Monday is also likely for scattered showers, with an overall 60% chance of precipitation, with thunderstorms possible in the afternoon. Temperatures will fall to a high near 84 and a low around 66 degrees.
from The Salt Lake Tribune https://ift.tt/3fgWkYm
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