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Salt Lake City Afternoon News – 07/02/2025 Hello, Southwest! In today’s weather update, Salt Lake City will see partly cloudy skies interspersed with isolated thunderstorms. Temperatures are expected to be warm, hovering around the 90s. Meanwhile, the entire region experiences diverse weather patterns—Phoenix scorches at 106 degrees, while Flagstaff and Ely cool down tonight into the 50s. Prepare for potential thunderstorms and flash flooding in certain areas, and remember, always stay weather aware! For a daily and weekly forecast, check back or follow us here: https://amyfreeze.ai/ In the Southwest region, scattered showers are active mainly across northeastern Nevada near Ely and moving toward Cedar City, with cloud cover extending into Utah. Flagstaff, Arizona, also reports some precipitation, while areas like Las Vegas remain dry. The coastal Pacific cities such as San Francisco and Los Angeles enjoy clear skies. However, rain showers are approaching Fresno and Bakersfield from the north, hinting at a wet pattern building into Central California.
In Salt Lake City this afternoon, temperatures will hover around 90 degrees with partly cloudy skies and winds from the west-northwest at 8 miles per hour. By 6 PM, expect isolated thunderstorms to develop with a south wind at 9 miles per hour, and temperatures slightly easing to 89 degrees. Clouds will increase as we head into the evening with temperatures dipping to 84 degrees by 8 PM and a southwest wind at 10 miles per hour.
This afternoon in the Southwest, temperatures are soaring. Phoenix leads the pack with a sizzling high of 106 degrees. Las Vegas will heat up to 95 degrees, while Cedar City sees a more moderate 83 degrees. Farther west, Los Angeles cools down slightly to 77 degrees, in contrast to the intense heat gripping most of the region. San Diego remains comfortable with a high of 74 degrees, showcasing the temperature range across the Southwest today.
Tonight in the Southwest, temperatures are cooling off significantly. Flagstaff will dip to 50 degrees, while Ely is expected to reach a chilly 51. Las Vegas will stay warmer at 80 degrees, but nearby Cedar City will see lows around 60. In California, expect 63 in Fresno and a mild 61 in Los Angeles.
Tomorrow in the Southwest, Bakersfield will experience a scorching high of 104 degrees, while Fresno is expected to warm up to 102. Las Vegas is looking at a high of 100 degrees, aligning with a trend of above-average temperatures across the region. Phoenix will see a high of 101 degrees, influenced by persistent high-pressure systems. Meanwhile, along the coast, Los Angeles will have a comfortable 78 degrees, providing a slight respite from the heat inland.
Warm temperatures continue across the Southwest tomorrow, with highs reaching into the 90s across Arizona and Southern California. Isolated thunderstorms are expected in the afternoon across eastern Arizona and western New Mexico, bringing brief heavy rain and gusty winds. There is a slight risk of flash flooding in areas with recent burn scars, so stay alert and prepared. In contrast, Northern California will see cooler temperatures with periods of light rain throughout the day.
Expect a high UV index of 9 in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, with a burn time of just 15 minutes in the sun, so applying sunscreen and wearing a hat are musts! By Thursday, the UV index will slightly decrease to 8, but sun exposure remains a concern with a 17-minute burn time.