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Extreme Heat and Red Flag Warnings Issued for Saint George

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An extreme heat warning and a red flag warning have been issued for the Saint George area. Temperatures are expected to reach as high as 111 degrees Fahrenheit.

Key takeaways

  • An extreme heat warning is active until August 2 at 9:00 PM MDT.
  • A red flag warning is scheduled for August 2 from 1:00 PM to 10:00 PM MDT.
  • High temperatures are expected to reach 111 degrees Fahrenheit on Friday.
  • Temperatures are forecast to remain above 100 degrees Fahrenheit through Friday.

An extreme heat warning is in effect for Saint George, Utah, through August 2 at 9:00 PM MDT. Additionally, a red flag warning has been issued for the area from August 2 at 1:00 PM MDT until 10:00 PM MDT.

Current conditions at St George Regional Airport show a temperature of 99 degrees Fahrenheit with a heat index of 94 degrees Fahrenheit. The sky is reported as clear with 12% humidity and a wind speed of 3 MPH from the east.

Forecasts indicate extreme heat will continue through the weekend. On Friday, August 1, the high is expected to reach 111 degrees Fahrenheit. Sunday is forecasted to have a high near 110 degrees Fahrenheit, while Monday and Tuesday are expected to see highs around 108 degrees Fahrenheit.

Temperatures are expected to remain high through the week, with projected highs of 107 degrees Fahrenheit for Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.

Nighttime lows are expected to stay warm, ranging from approximately 79 to 82 degrees Fahrenheit over the coming days. Most nights are forecasted to be mostly clear or clear.

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