ST. GEORGE — According to the National Weather Service, this weekend’s weather for most of Southern Utah is expected to be warm for all three days with a chance of showers and thunderstorms.
While there will be a chance of showers and thunderstorms, a red flag warning has also been issued in Southern Utah, so officials are asking travelers and tourists to be careful and to be aware of fire restrictions. Dry thunderstorms can produce gusty winds, along with lightning potentially igniting new wildfires.
Below are your St. George, Cedar City, Zion National Park and Lake Powell areal weekend weather forecasts, including current advisories.
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St. George
Friday
Forecast will be sunny with a high of 108 and low of 80, with winds of 5-7 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny with a high of 104 and low of 79. There will be a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon, with winds of 8 mph.
Sunday
A high of 103 and low of 76. There’s a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon, with light and variable wind.
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Cedar City
Friday
A high of 93 and low of 65, with winds of 8-17 mph. There’s a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.
Saturday
A high of 90 and low of 64, with winds up to 7-11 mph. There’s a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.
Sunday
Cloudy with a high of 88 and low of 65, with a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.
Zion National Park
Friday
Friday’s forecast is mostly sunny with a high of 95 and 60, with winds of 7-16 mph. There’s a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.
Saturday
High of 91 and low of 60, with 8-11 mph. There’s a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy with a high of 90 and low of 60, with winds of 7 mph. There’s a 30 chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.
Lake Powell
Friday
Friday’s forecast near the lake will be partly sunny with a high of 76 and low of 49, with winds of 9-14 mph. There’s a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Some of the storms could produce gusty winds.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy with a high of 73 and low of 47, with winds of 9-14 mph. There’s a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after noon.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy with a high of 73 and low of 48, with winds of 7-9 mph. There’s a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after noon.
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Warnings and advisories
A red flag warning is in effect for the Cedar City area Friday from noon to 9 p.m. Dry thunderstorms are expected to develop early Friday afternoon, which can produce gusty and erratic outflow winds. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Affected areas include Manti National Forest, Central Utah Mountains, Henry Mountains and Color County Mountains.
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A hazardous weather outlook has also been issued for the western two-thirds of Utah. Gusty and dry winds will bring critical fire weather conditions to portions of central and Southern Utah Friday afternoon and evening.
For more information on current weather conditions and advisories, go the National Weather Service-Salt Lake City office website.
Please also be aware of current fire restrictions.
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