A flood watch has been issued for South Central Utah, effective from July 16 at 12:00 PM MDT until July 17 at 12:00 AM MDT. The area is also under a second flood watch in effect from July 17 at 12:00 PM MDT through July 18 at 12:00 AM MDT.
Current conditions at Bryce Canyon Airport show partly cloudy skies with a temperature of 77 degrees Fahrenheit. The forecast for tonight includes mostly cloudy skies and a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, followed by a slight chance of storms after midnight. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall during the evening hours.
Looking ahead to Friday, temperatures are expected to reach highs around 90 degrees. The day will feature partly cloudy morning conditions with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, transitioning to mostly cloudy skies with likely afternoon showers and thunderstorms and a 60 percent chance of precipitation.
The unsettled pattern is expected to persist through the weekend and into next week. Saturday carries a 70 percent chance of precipitation, with showers and thunderstorms likely in the afternoon. Sunday's forecast includes highs around 90 degrees with a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon.
Beginning Monday, daily highs are projected to remain near 90 degrees. The upcoming week will see continued chances for afternoon showers and thunderstorms on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, with precipitation probabilities ranging between 50 and 60 percent.
