Heat

Heat claims more lives than all other natural disasters combined, but is not officially recognized as a natural disaster. That's why cities, counties, and states are mobilizing to address the problem.

The funds, part of the Low Income Housing Energy Assistance Program, were earmarked to help people pay air conditioning this summer, which is anticipated to have extreme heat.

The Utah Climate Center's Catherine Smith discusses record-breaking temperatures for this time of year, and predicts a slight dip in temperatures tomorrow.

The Utah Climate Center's Catherine Smith predicts record breaking temperatures for this time of year and explains why it's been so warm.

The Utah Climate Center's Casey Olsen predicts record breaking temperatures this month, with a slight dip this weekend.

In other news, fish are being stocked in Utah's reservoirs early ahead of near-record heat this week. And, another Utah lawmaker has decided not to run for reelection.

Winter isn't technically over yet, but that hasn't stopped much of the Mountain West from seeing record-breaking heat since December — a trend that's expected to continue into spring.

As heat-related injuries increase, the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has begun holding hearings for input on potential federal heat regulations.

Utah state officials are anticipating an above average wildfire season this year.

Most of the states in our region have at least one county that violates the Environmental Protection Agency's National Ambient Air Quality Standard, with the most problematic issues involving particulates in the air and heat.