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Utah Shatters 150-Year Heat Record | Salt Lake City News
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- Jul 13, 2026
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- 98
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Summary
Salt Lake City shattered its all-time heat record with a scorching 109°F — the hottest since records began over 150 years ago — as a stubborn high-pressure system turns the region into a furnace hotter than Vegas. This isn’t an isolated event: Utah’s warmest year on record was 2025, and record-breaking heat has been popping up repeatedly since 2021. With dry conditions worsening, people are flocking to splash pads for relief — but the bigger picture is climate change driving more extreme weather. A potential shift may be on the horizon: monsoonal storms could bring desperately needed rain later this week, easing drought — but also risking flash floods and new wildfires. Relief may be coming, but it comes with its own dangers. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/1394e9e188f9d01e