Rain from the outer edges of Tropical Storm Hilary will remain in place over southern Utah through Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service, resulting in widespread showers and thunderstorms — and possible flash flooding.
dumped massive amounts of rain
A flash flood watch remains in effect until 6 p.m. Monday in the southwestern quarter of Utah, including Zion, Bryce Canyon and Capitol Reef national parks and Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. The areas most likely to see flooding are slot canyons, normally dry washes, areas near recent burn scars and areas with poor drainage.
Vehicles cross over a flood control basin that has almost reached the street in Palm Desert, Calif., on Sunday, Aug. 20, 2023, Forecasters said Tropical Storm Hilary was the first tropical storm to hit Southern California in 84 years. The rare storm’s effects will be felt in southern Utah through Tuesday.
No flooding is expected in the Salt Lake City area, but there is a 20% to 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms on Monday. And there’s a possibility of rain in the forecast every day through Saturday — 80% on Tuesday, 50% on Wednesday and Thursday, and a lower chance on Friday and Saturday.
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