Southern Utah weekend weather forecast: Sunny skies with no break from the heat; fire weather imminent

September 6, 2018 Utah Channel 3

ST. GEORGE — According to the National Weather Service, this weekend’s weather for the majority of southwestern Utah will include warmer temperatures and sunny skies. There is a hazardous weather warning for the western two thirds of Utah, with some scattered thunderstorms predicted more in the northern part of the state Friday but fire weather conditions predicted in Southern Utah.

Below are your St. George, Cedar City, Zion National Park and Lake Powell area weekend weather forecasts, including current warnings and advisories.

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St. George

Friday

Sunny with a high of 98 and low of 69, with winds of 5 mph.

Saturday

Sunny with a high of 100 and low of 70, with winds of 6 mph.

Sunday

Sunny with a high of 99 and low of 70, with winds of 6 mph.

Cedar City

Friday

Sunny with a high of 86 and low of 63, with winds of 5-7 mph.

Saturday

Sunny with a high of 88 and low of 63, with winds of 5-10 mph.

Sunday

Sunny with a high of 86 and low of 62, with winds of 6-8 mph.

Zion National Park

ADVISORY: Zion National Park’s Hidden Canyon Trail closed again due to rockfall; other popular trails still being repaired

Friday

Sunny with a high of 86 and low of 59, with winds of 5-7 mph.

Saturday

Sunny with a high of 88 and low of 59, with winds of 5-10 mph.

Sunday

Sunny with a high of 88 and low of 58, with winds of 5-8 mph.

Lake Powell

ADVISORY: Lake Powell’s mussel infestation continues to worsen

Friday

Sunny with a high of 92 and low of 65, with light northeasts wind.

Saturday

Sunny with a high of 95 and low of 66, with winds of 6 mph.

Sunday

Sunny with a high of 96 and low of 65, with winds of 5 mph.

Weather warnings and advisories

A hazardous weather outlook has been issues for the western two thirds of Utah that includes isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms. A gusty dry southwest flow is expected to develop moving into next week. Critical fire weather conditions are possible Tuesday through Thursday due to low humidity and strong winds.

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: Recent precipitation results in lifting of fire restrictions for portions of Southern Utah; some activities still prohibited

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