Headline:
Fire Weather Watch issued June 23 at 11:14AM MDT until June 27 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Event:
Fire Weather Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
June 23, 2026 - 10:14am
Expires:
June 23, 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 Friday afternoon through Saturday evening.
* AFFECTED AREA...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...For today...West winds around 15 mph with gusts to 25 to
35 mph. For Friday and Saturday...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with
gusts 40 to 50 mph with little relief Friday night.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 5 percent today, Friday, and
Saturday. Little to no overnight recovery Friday night.
* IMPACTS...Critical fire weather conditions are expected. Any
new fire starts or existing fires may spread rapidly.
Instruction:
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are
either occurring now...or are imminent. A combination of strong
winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.
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:
Central Utah Mountains; Henry Mountains; Color Country Mountains; Grand Staircase
Forcast Office:
NWS Salt Lake City UT
Sender: