🌱 Weekend Road Closures + Mayors Address Concerns Around Flooding

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An afternoon thunderstorm. High: 74 Low: 58.

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Here are the top three stories today in Salt Lake City:

1. The Salt Lake City Police Department is notifying the public about road closures in preparation for the Utah Pride Festival and Parade, which is expected to attract around 150,000 attendees. The festival will be held at Washington Square in downtown Salt Lake City, resulting in road closures and reduced lanes of traffic near the City and County Building. The police department advises drivers to take precautions, consider alternative transportation options, and visit the Utah Pride website for more information. (KJZZ 14)
2. Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall and Salt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilson expressed that while relief from flooding concerns is expected in the coming weeks, it is important to remain vigilant and prioritize safety measures. Crews have been actively monitoring water flows, clearing debris, and taking preventive measures to mitigate flooding in various areas, and the mayors emphasized the need for public safety around water during this time. (ABC 4)
3. Last month, Salt Lake City experienced its warmest May on record, with an average temperature of 67.2 degrees Fahrenheit, breaking the previous record set in 1934. The warm trend was a significant reversal from the cold start to the year, which saw below-normal temperatures. The weather pattern in May, characterized by high-pressure systems and moisture from the Pacific, contributed to the consistently warm temperatures throughout the month, and this pattern is expected to persist into the beginning of meteorological summer. (KSL 5)

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Today in and around Salt Lake City:

• Preschool Storytime At Glendale Branch Library (10:30 AM)
• 10th Annual Skypark Aviation Festival At Skypark Airport, Woods Cross (1:00 PM)
• 36th Annual Twilight Concert Series At The Gallivan Center (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Salt Lake City Public Library is hosting a special event for kids, tweens, and families at the Glendale Branch this weekend. Attendees will have the opportunity to enjoy a story about raptors and meet a live bird. Educators and Raptor Ambassadors from HawkWatch International will lead the storytime session on Saturday, Jun. 3, from 11:00-11:45 a.m. (Salt Lake City Public Library via Facebook)
• REMINDER: Jun. 10 is Free Fishing Day! Although you will need a license to fish that day, remember all other rules will still be in effect. You can learn more here. (Utah Division of Wildlife Resources via Facebook)
• Meet Pam Walsh — one of the participating artists who will be featured in the upcoming 1-3-5 Fine Art Show. (Utah Art Market via Instagram)
• The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources is inviting women to participate in the 34th annual Josie Shoot, a short-range target shooting event. This event promotes connection, tradition, and friendly competition among participants. Gather your friends and sign up for a memorable experience. You can learn more about the event here. (Utah Division of Wildlife Resources via Facebook)

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— Michelle Paul

About me: Michelle Paul is a Utah-based writer and photographer with a professional background in content management and registered nursing. When not working on projects ranging from photo editing to copywriting, they enjoy traveling, video games, and expanding their skills.