Salt Lake City started Monday, August 31, around 61 degrees under clear skies, with southeast winds already blowing near 25 mph at the reporting station. The calm-looking morning could turn stormy by afternoon, setting up a wet evening before a drier, warmer stretch takes over.
Storm Chances Rise After Noon
Mostly sunny skies should push temperatures toward a high near 85 degrees Monday, but showers and thunderstorms become possible after noon. The chance of rain climbs to 40% during the afternoon, with temperatures expected to slide into the upper 70s as storms move through.
Showers and thunderstorms are likely Monday night before midnight, with a 60% chance of precipitation and a low near 59 degrees. The National Weather Service says stronger storms could bring brief heavy rain, lightning, and sudden, erratic wind gusts.
Drier Weather Arrives Tuesday
Tuesday should bring mostly sunny skies and a high near 84 degrees, though south-southeast winds will run 7 to 16 mph. Tuesday night looks mostly clear, but southerly winds around 15 mph could gust as high as 33 mph…