SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — Southern Utah is currently preparing for flood threats due to heavy precipitation.

According to ABC4's 4Warn Weather team, the greatest risk on Thursday is in southwest Utah. However, the threats will continue for all of south, central, and eastern Utah through Saturday.

Emery County residents on alert

The Emery County Sheriff's Office alerted residents to stay away from slot canyon areas in the San Rafael Swell, San Rafael Desert and surrounding areas due to the heavy rain. A flood watch is in effect.

"With heavy rain, desert roads become impassable and washed out, making it a challenge and sometimes even impossible to get equipment and manpower to affected areas for response and rescue. Although Buckhorn Draw is not considered a slot canyon area, the road has

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