Dangerous heat was forecast to persist across the Southwest U.S. through Saturday, with daytime highs reaching between 110 and 115 degrees Fahrenheit. Extreme Heat Warnings remained in effect during this period.
In Saint George, temperatures were expected to remain high. The forecast included a high of 105 degrees on Friday and 102 degrees on Saturday. By Sunday, the high was projected at 98 degrees, followed by 95 degrees on Monday, 93 degrees on Tuesday, and 92 degrees on Wednesday. Thursday was forecast to be sunny with a high near 95 degrees.
Weather patterns also included chances for precipitation. Isolated showers and thunderstorms were expected on Friday and Saturday afternoon. A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms was forecast for Saturday night, while Sunday night carried a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Throughout the following week, there were various chances for showers and thunderstorms.
Other weather concerns included potential flash flooding in the Carolinas due to heavy or excessive rain on Friday. Additionally, dangerous heat was expected to build across the southern Plains beginning over the weekend.
