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Tuesday’s weather will be warm, lightly breezy, and a bit rainy. -
A series of weak storm systems will affect Utah starting this afternoon through Wednesday. Northern Utah may have thunderstorms this evening, but light showers are expected throughout the night.
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In other news, a popular recreation site at Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument will be closed for much of the summer. And, two Cache Valley residents will represent Utah at the Democratic National Convention in August. -
Saline lakes across the world are drying up. The Youth Coalition for Great Salt Lake is connecting with youth groups in Argentina and California to protect these salty landlocked lakes before it's too late. -
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