Wild Wednesday Weather, the day in pictures

The three things you need to know, delivered straight to your inbox from KSL News. [3 things radio tv] [Quickly changing weather? Listen to up-to-the minute live updates here.]( [Murray flooding]( [Record rainfall in pictures - storms drop deluge of water on much of Utah]( The weather is calmer Thursday, with only portions of eastern Utah under flash flood watches. But Wednesday was another story entirely, with fast rainfall shutting down freeways, flooding basements and yards, and kayaks where cars or baseball players would normally be seen. We’ve got the pictures to prove it! [Read More]( [Some in Mapleton will have to evacuate during heavy rain. For years to come.]( [Some in Mapleton will have to evacuate during heavy rain. For years to come.]( Those who live close to the Ether Hollow burn scar in Mapleton will likely have to evacuate every time there is heavy rain in their area. It’s the fault of fire, not the rain. [Read More]( [Even with Wednesday rain, Utah air quality on Thursday among the worst in the world.]( [Even with Wednesday rain, Utah air quality on Thursday among the worst in the world.]( The rain doesn’t scrub the sky! Despite six inches of rain falling in some areas of the state, on Thursday morning Utah air quality ranked among the world’s worst. [Read More]( What else? - [The teacher at Lehi High School]( that denigrated students and conservatives is out. - As [schools across the country]( and in Utah open, the delta variant surges. - The Utah National Guard [offers resources to troops](, concerned about fallout from the fall of Kabul. - In California, dozens of [uncontrolled wildfires]( are burning. - Simone Biles will make [mental health a focus]( on her post-Olympic exhibition tour. - Unruly airline passengers might face [hefty new fines]( if the FAA gets its wish. - All the rain on Wednesday [hampered the work]( of Utah County Search and Rescue. - The rain also [sent a semi off a Utah freeway.]( Did you see the pics? - [Booster shots for COVID-19](? The Utah Health Department gets their plan in place. - New U president announces transition team with the goal of [moving boldly]( into his new role. - Tissues ready? [This Polish Olympian]( auctioned off her medal to help a sick child. 7-day forecast One more day of stormy weather across the Wasatch Front on Thursday (and a slight chance Saturday night) but otherwise, highs inch up from the upper 60s to sunshine and near 90 by midweek. [Podcast of the day]( [Podcast of the day]( New information has surfaced in the case of Joyce Yost, a missing and presumed murdered woman whose death, and ensuing legal case against prime suspect Douglas Lovell was described in the latest season of the COLD podcast. A source came forward after hearing the podcast. [Listen now]( [Psst ... ever wish you could skip the lines at Disneyland?]( [Psst ... ever wish you could skip the lines at Disneyland?]( A new addition to existing Disney apps is supposed to streamline the experience with possibly the biggest benefit being less wait time in those lines. Just tell ‘Genie’ what you want to do in the park and voila, an itinerary! [Read More]( Get the KSLTV app today [Download iOS App]( [Download Android App]( Get the KSLNewsRadio app today [Download iOS App]( [Download Android App]( KSL | 55 North 300 West | Ste 200 | Salt Lake City | UT | 84101 [Click here to unsubscribe and manage your email subscriptions.](