Headline:
Fire Weather Watch issued June 23 at 12:50PM MDT until June 28 at 3:00AM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Event:
Fire Weather Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
June 23, 2026 - 11:50am
Expires:
June 23, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description:
* 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: