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Weather service issues flood watch, cautions communities near recent wildfires
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted July 15 - 8:30 p.m.
The National Weather Service to issue a flood watch for most of southern Utah as monsoonal storms continue to pick up in Utah, advising stronger risks near recent wildfires.
Beaver shuts off pressurized irrigation over flooding issues
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted July 14 - 7:05 p.m.
City officials in Beaver said they had to shut off the area's pressurized irrigation system until further notice because dirty water from flooding has entered it.
Monsoon season has arrived in Utah, bringing much-needed rain and new threats
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted July 14 - 12:03 p.m.
Monsoonal rains helped reduce fire behavior in southern Utah on Monday, but new starts were reported while communities brace for flooding risks, too.
Heat-related equipment failures leave thousands without power along Wasatch Front
Annette Campbell, KSL | Posted July 14 - 11:48 a.m.
Record-breaking temperatures put both residents and power infrastructure under strain, contributing to outages that left an estimated 13,000 people without electricity on Sunday.
After record-breaking heat, doctors warn Utahns to watch for signs of heat illness
Emma Benson, KSL | Posted July 14 - 9:22 a.m.
Salt Lake City reached an all-time heat record on Sunday, hitting a historic 109 degrees. Now, doctors are reminding Utahns to stay alert as high temperatures continue.
2025 was Utah's hottest on record. 2026 is on track to be even hotter
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted July 14 - 8:06 a.m.
Even before this weekend's hot weather, Utah found itself on pace to have its warmest year in over a century, which would break a record set just last year.
Salt Lake City sets new highest temperature ever in 152 years of record keeping
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted July 13 - 10:36 a.m.
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.
New fires start as Utah braces for record high temperatures this weekend
Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL | Posted July 11 - 6:12 p.m.
Multiple fires began Saturday, the same day Utah's first Extreme Heat Warning of the year began, with highs of 103-105°F expected until Tuesday. Ongoing wildfires also received updates.
Prepping ice supplies for the summer heat starts months in advance
Mike Anderson, KSL | Posted July 11 - 10:42 a.m.
Demand for ice tends to surge during the summer months, especially during weekends and holidays. Mountain Brand Ice says they start preparing in late winter for those busy times.
Need a place to cool down? Salt Lake County extends cool zone hours ahead of record heat
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted July 10 - 7:00 p.m.
Salt Lake County is amending its weekend hours at several public buildings to help residents stay cool with record-breaking heat in the forecast.
Draper Days Rodeo opens with heat precautions for crowds, competitors
Debbie Worthen, KSL | Posted July 10 - 3:41 p.m.
Triple-digit temperatures are greeting visitors as the Draper Days Rodeo kicks off this year's Draper Days celebration, prompting organizers to add extra measures to help keep spectators comfortable.
How to handle the record-breaking heat expected in Utah this weekend
Annette Campbell, KSL | Posted July 10 - 10:05 a.m.
Health experts say triple-digit temperatures can quickly lead to serious heat-related illnesses, especially among vulnerable populations.
What's in Great Salt Lake dust? Researchers explain after dust sweeps through Salt Lake Valley
Shelby Lofton, KSL | Posted July 9 - 10:30 p.m.
A University of Utah researcher said Wednesday's dust event particle levels reached four times the healthy threshold.
Extreme heat is forecast for Utah this weekend, but is monsoon relief on the other side of it?
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted July 9 - 3:00 p.m.
Many daily high-temperature records could be broken in Utah this weekend, but signs point to monsoonal moisture developing afterward.
Eureka residents fill sandbags to prepare for potential flooding after fires
Dan Rascon, KSL | Posted July 7 - 8:30 a.m.
After being evacuated twice in one week because of two different wildfires, residents in and around Eureka are already taking steps to prepare for the next potential threat: flooding.
It's official: Salt Lake City shatters previous record-low snow collection total
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted July 1 - 1:32 p.m.
Utah's capital city added one last record to the rough winter that the state experienced.
Crews battle dry conditions, strong winds as Cottonwood Fire grows to more than 92,000 acres
Mike Anderson, KSL and Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL | Posted June 27 - 10:14 p.m.
Ground crews are battling dry conditions and strong winds as they try to gain some kind of containment around the massive Cottonwood Fire, which has grown to well over 92,000 acres.
Beaver community helps family who lost condo in Cottonwood Fire
Mike Anderson, KSL | Posted June 27 - 9:03 p.m.
Mo Larsen says she was hesitant to ask for help after her family lost what was their primary home in the Cottonwood Fire. Still, a small army of people showed up to help her Saturday.
Firefighters respond to fire that spread to 5 homes
Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL | Posted June 27 - 7:43 p.m.
Firefighters responded to a fire that spread to five homes in St. George on Saturday.
Utah firefighters brace for difficult weather conditions this weekend; relief in sight?
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted June 26 - 3:00 p.m.
Hot and windy conditions are expected to create "critical" fire danger across Utah this weekend, but the state could also be at the center of moisture next month.
Cottonwood Fire might set cost records after destroying southern Utah resort, Cox says
Carter Williams and Kennedy Camarena, KSL | Posted June 24 - 9:20 p.m.
The Cottonwood Fire continued to spread Wednesday after taking down Eagle Point Resort, a ski resort in southern Utah.
Firefighters say 'at least 48 hours' longer for evacuees from Iron Fire
Kennedy Camarena and Andrew Adams, KSL | Posted June 23 - 7:43 a.m.
Firefighters in Iron County were still fighting a growing human-caused fire on Monday after keeping the blaze from reaching houses in Eureka.
Bonneville Fire slows but weather could change conditions
Kennedy Camarena and Shelby Lofton, KSL | Posted June 22 - 8:06 p.m.
The Bonneville Fire slowed down on Monday morning after first being reported to have started above the University of Utah on Saturday.
How extreme heat affects heart health
Simone Seikaly, KSL | Posted June 11 - 12:00 p.m.
Summer heat can be dangerous, especially for people living with heart conditions. A CommonSpirit expert breaks down why high temperatures can put extra strain on the heart.
