Headline:
Fire Weather Watch issued June 18 at 11:02AM MDT until June 20 at 10:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Event:
Fire Weather Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
June 18, 2026 - 10:02am
Expires:
June 18, 2026 - 6:15pm
Description:
The National Weather Service in Salt Lake City has issued a Fire
Weather Watch for wind and low relative humidity, which is in
effect from Saturday afternoon through Saturday evening.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 482 Western Uintah Basin,
Fire Weather Zone 484 Tavaputs Plateau, Fire Weather Zone 488
Manti National Forest, Fire Weather Zone 489 San Rafael Swell,
Fire Weather Zone 493 Central Utah Mountains, Fire Weather
Zone 494 Henry Mountains, Fire Weather Zone 496 Color Country
Mountains and Fire Weather Zone 498 Grand Staircase.
* WINDS...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 6 percent.
* IMPACTS...Critical fire weather conditions are expected. Any
new fire starts or existing fires may spread rapidly.
Instruction:
A Fire Weather Watch means that there is a potential for critical
fire weather conditions. Continue to monitor for the latest
forecasts and for possible Red Flag Warnings.
Area Description:
Western Uintah Basin; Tavaputs Plateau; Manti National Forest; San Rafael Swell; Central Utah Mountains; Henry Mountains; Color Country Mountains; Grand Staircase
Forcast Office:
NWS Salt Lake City UT
Sender: