Heat Dome Brings Prolonged Triple-Digit Temperatures to Utah
A massive heat dome has settled over Utah, bringing sweltering triple-digit temperatures to the region. According to meteorologist Jill Margetts, this heat dome, described as the strongest on the planet by The Washington Post, is a ridge of high pressure that traps warm air, creating stagnant and oppressive heat. Salt Lake City has already experienced record-breaking temperatures this summer, including a high of 109°F (42.8°C) on July 12, the hottest ever recorded in the city. The heat dome is expected to persist throughout the workweek and into the weekend, with daytime highs consistently exceeding 100°F (37.8°C) and overnight lows offering little relief, hovering around 80°F (26.7°C). 
