Much of northern Utah is now in a marginal risk for severe thunderstorms. Photo: Liv Bruce

PARK CITY, Utah — Be prepared for potential rain, lightning, and wind on Friday night.

Gusty winds from mainly high-based showers and thunderstorms will be the main hazard on Friday.

There are a lot of outdoor events across northern Utah this afternoon and evening. Before you leave for fairs, football games or outdoor concerts, check the forecast and be prepared for rain, lightning and wind. #utwx
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An increase in shower and thunderstorm activity is forecast to develop tonight over northern Utah in conjunction with a cold front.

Isolated showers and thunderstorms will likely continue across central and northern Utah and SW Wyoming through Saturday.

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Below is the forecast from the National Weather Service:

Friday Afternoon

A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3 pm. Some of the storms could produce gusty winds. Partly sunny, with a high near 75. South southwest wind around 15 mph. The chance of precipitation is 30%.

Friday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could produce gusty winds. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. South wind 10 to 14 mph.

Saturday

A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 68. South wind around 11 mph. The chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. West northwest wind around 8 mph becoming east southeast after midnight.

Sunday

A 10 percent chance of showers afternoon. Sunny, with a high near 71. Southeast wind 7 to 10 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.

Sunday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.

Monday

A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.