The National Weather Service Salt Lake City issued a heat advisory on August 19 affecting several areas, including the Wasatch Front, Great Salt Lake Desert and Mountains, and Tooele and Rush Valleys. The advisory warned that high temperatures reaching approximately 100 degrees could cause heat illness.
For the Wasatch Front, Great Salt Lake Desert and Mountains, and Tooele and Rush Valleys, the advisory was scheduled to be in effect from noon Thursday until 7 AM MDT Saturday. During this period, overnight low temperatures were expected to be in the low- to mid-70s. Officials noted that warm overnight temperatures could limit relief from daytime heat, leading to prolonged exposure for vulnerable populations.
A separate heat advisory was issued for Eastern Juab and Millard Counties, as well as Western Millard and Juab Counties. This advisory was scheduled to run from noon Thursday until 7 AM MDT Friday, with overnight lows expected in the upper-60s to low-70s.
Locations included in the advisory areas were Wendover, Grantsville, Dugway, Park Valley, Bountiful, Lehi, Provo, Tooele, Salt Lake City, Brigham City, Vernon, West Jordan, Payson, Sandy, Snowville, Ogden, Nephi, Fillmore, Delta, Scipio, and Little Sahara.
To reduce risks, officials recommended drinking plenty of fluids, staying in air-conditioned rooms, and avoiding direct sun. It was advised to wear lightweight, loose-fitting clothing and to limit strenuous activities to the early morning or evening. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments for outdoor work.
