Today is forecast to be nearly the same temperature as yesterday.
Nowcast as of 11:50 am MDT on July 4, 2009
Now
Showers and thunderstorms are developing quickly across The Castle country and central mountains. The strongest storms will move into the Capitol Reef National Parks through 1 PM. Brief heavy rain...gusty winds and dangerous cloud to ground lightning and small hail are possible with these storms.
Forecast for Southern Utah Mountains
Updated: 2:45 am MDT on July 4, 2009
Today
Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms in the morning...then scattered showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
... Strong storms possible this afternoon and evening...
A disturbance will pass over northern Utah today supporting the development of scattered showers and thunderstorms. Southern sections of the state can expected to see more isolated activity. Conditions are favorable for some of these storms to become strong or severe with the risk of cloud to ground lightning... locally damaging wind gusts... large hail and heavy rainfall. The most likely time for the strongest storms is between 4 PM and 8 PM... though a few storms will likely impact late evening activities. Locally heavy rainfall is also possible across southern Utah and caution is urged in normally flood prone slot canyons and dry washes this afternoon.
Those planning to spend time outdoors today should keep an eye to the sky. Seek shelter if threatening weather approaches. Listen to NOAA Weather Radio or local media for updates to the forecast and for potential warnings.