Weather

A satellite view of Beryl is pictured at 9 p.m. ET on June 29. Beryl, the first hurricane of the 20...
Dalia Faheid and Sara Tonks, CNN

Hurricane Beryl intensifies into ‘very dangerous’ Category 3 storm as it approaches the Caribbean

A satellite view of Beryl is pictured at 9 p.m. ET on June 29. Beryl, the first hurricane of the 2024 Atlantic season, intensified into a “very dangerous” Category 3 storm as it churned toward Barbados and the Windward Islands, promising destructive hurricane-force winds and life-threatening storm surge, according to the National Hurricane Center.
6 months ago
The Colorado River is pictured near Moab in Grand County on Friday, April, 26, 2024. (Kristin Murph...
Kyle Remund, KSL NewsRadio

Flood watch in effect for portions of eastern Utah

A flood watch is now in effect covering portions of eastern Utah and western Colorado.
6 months ago
The hurricane season's second tropical system formed Friday afternoon in the Atlantic east of the L...
Eric Zerkel and Sara Tonks, CNN

Tropical Storm Beryl strengthened into first hurricane of 2024 Atlantic season

Tropical Storm Beryl has strengthened into a hurricane, the first of the 2024 Atlantic season, with maximum sustained winds of 75 mph with stronger gusts, according to a 5 p.m. EST update from the National Hurricane Center.
6 months ago
A mudslide on U.S. 191 closed Arches National Park near Moab Utah on Thursday, June 27, 2024. (NPS)...
Larry D. Curtis

Mudslide closed Arches National Park, roads flooded in Moab

Weather has struck Grand County again, this time closing the entrance to Arches National Park and flooding some roads in nearby Moab.
6 months ago
Medical helicopters responded to a hotel parking lot after a lightning strike was reported near Sal...
Larry D. Curtis

Several in Church youth group injured in lightning strike

In central Utah, multiple people were injured after a lightning strike Thursday.
6 months ago
A wildfire spreading close to a couple of homes....
Michael Houck and Devan Masciulli, KSL TV

Utah Firewatch: How to protect your home from wildfires

If your home is in the path of a wildfire, your landscaping could help slow the flames.
6 months ago
Capitol Reef National Park (Photo by Gerig/ullstein bild via Getty Images)...
Larry D. Curtis

Flash flood warnings issued for area near Capitol Reef, I-70 in Emery County

A flash flood warning has been issued for a portion of southwestern Utah near Capitol Reef National Park.
6 months ago
The Rapidan Dam in Minnesota is in “imminent failure condition,” according to local authorities...
Andy Rose, Lauren Mascarenhas, Amanda Musa and Christina Zdanowicz, CNN

At least 2 are dead from catastrophic Midwest flooding and a Minnesota dam is at risk of failing

At least two people are dead after severe storms and major flooding hit the Midwest, according to officials, and a dam in southern Minnesota built in the early 1900s is at risk of failing.
6 months ago
The majority of wildfires in Utah are human-caused, according to Utah Fire Info. (KSL TV)...
Mark Jones and Kevin Eubank, KSL TV

Utah Firewatch: It’s everybody’s responsibility to help stop the spark

While Utah has all the ingredients in place for a destructive wildfire season, what ultimately happens really depends on the choices we all make.
6 months ago
People are getting out of the summer heat by skating at Acord Ice Center. (Mike Anderson, KSL TV)...
Mike Anderson

Ice rinks serve as a spot to escape the summer heat

Some Utahns are heading to the ice as a way to escape the summer heat as temperatures get near 100 degrees again.
6 months ago
Parts of Utah have been given a heat advisory on Sunday. A view of the state Capitol and the Salt L...
Andrew Adams

As temperatures approach 100, urban surfaces can make the heat even more present

When temperatures approach and reach triple digits, heat captured and reflected by surfaces can make conditions in urban areas only more sweltering.
6 months ago
The Little Twist wildfire grew to 2,398 acres and was  10% contained after burning for over a week ...
Mary Culbertson and Matt Johnson, KSL TV

Utah’s 2024 fire season is fully loaded and forecasting danger. Here’s why

The 2024 fire season in Utah has all the ingredients it needs to pose a threat to residents.
6 months ago
The burn scar from one of the three fires that started in Tooele County in June 2024. (Mike Anderso...
Mike Anderson

Tooele firefighters worry about ‘volatile’ conditions as fireworks go on sale in Utah

As fireworks go on sale Monday for Fourth of July celebrations, firefighters are dealing with some dangerous conditions in the West Desert.
6 months ago
A Canada goose is pictured in Deer Creek Reservoir in Wasatch County on May 10. Deer Creek Reservoi...
Carter Williams, KSL.com

Summer is here. How full is every major Utah reservoir to start the season?

Summer is here and those planning to spend it by a reservoir will find many filled to the brim — or at least close to it — to kick off the season.
6 months ago
Flash flooding in Moab on Friday. Excessive heat remains a fixture in Utah's northern half, while f...
Carter Williams, KSL.com

What to know as excessive heat, flash-flood potential linger in Utah this week

SALT LAKE CITY — Extreme heat will linger across the Wasatch Front for a few more days, while flash flooding potential lingers across southern Utah to start this week, as different weather patterns continue to play out across the state. The National Weather Service on Monday issued excessive heat warnings and heat advisories throughout the […]
6 months ago
South Cedar Street is underwater after days of heavy rain led to flooding in the area, Saturday, Ju...
Associated Press

Millions swelter as temperatures soar across the US, while floodwaters inundate the Midwest

Millions of Americans sweated through yet another scorching day as temperatures soared Sunday across the U.S., while residents were rescued from floodwaters that forced evacuations across the Midwest, including in an Iowa town where the flood gauge was submerged. One person was killed during flooding in South Dakota, the governor said.
6 months ago
Flash floods could appear in Southern Utah on Sunday and Monday. The Virgin River flows through thr...
Kennedy Camarena and Mark Jackson, KSL NewsRadio

Southern Utah: Potential for flash floods on Sunday and Monday, some flooding in Capitol Reef reported

The National Weather Service has announced a series of warnings for Utah on Sunday. One of those warnings involve “threats of flash floods” for both Sunday and Monday.
6 months ago
Parts of Utah have been given a heat advisory on Sunday. A view of the state Capitol and the Salt L...
Kennedy Camarena, KSLNewsRadio

Parts of Utah under excessive heat warning

An excessive heat advisory was issued by the National Weather Service for multiple parts of Utah.
6 months ago
With wildfires starting to pop up around the state, Stage 1 fire restrictions are now in place in s...
Alex Cabrero

Stage 1 fire restrictions now in place for southern Utah

With wildfires starting to show up around the state, Stage 1 fire restrictions are now in place in southern Utah as announced Friday by the Bureau of Land Management. 
6 months ago
Highway 128 covered in mud after a severe storm swept through Grand County on Friday. (Grand County...
Kyle Remund, KSL NewsRadio

Cleanup begins after severe storm in eastern Utah

The Grand County Sheriff’s Office issued a statement earlier Saturday detailing both the damage caused by the storm and the efforts of first responders because of it.
6 months ago
The KSL Greenhouse show talked about plants that grow well in Utah's heat this weakened. (Canva)...
Taun Beddes, KSL Greenhouse Show

KSL Greenhouse: Plants that bloom in Utah’s heat

We tend to shop for landscape plants in the spring and then, with hotter weather, stay away for the rest of the year. KSL NewsRadio has the summer guide to plants that bloom in Utah's heat.
6 months ago
Kamensky's apartment damaged by the flooding that happened in Price, Utah on June 21, 2024....
Brianna Chavez

Several people displaced, homes flooded in Price after severe thunderstorms

Several people in Price were left with flood damage after a severe thunderstorm moved in Friday afternoon.
6 months ago
The Mill Creek overflowing with water....
Michael Houck

Moab officials issue flash flood warnings as roadways flood

Moab officials are asking residents and visitors to avoid rivers and not cross bridges over them due to the high waters Friday evening.
6 months ago
Strong winds blew a tree over in Vernal, UT. Friday. (Heather Fuchs)...
Carlysle Price

Severe winds cause damage throughout Utah

Following severe thunderstorm warnings throughout Utah Friday, many areas have experienced extreme, damaging winds.
6 months ago

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