Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued July 7 at 6:43AM MDT until July 8 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 7, 2026 - 5:43am
Expires:
July 7, 2026 - 9:45pm
Description:
The National Weather Service in Salt Lake City has issued a Red
Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in
effect from noon today to 9 PM MDT Wednesday.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 492 Central Utah West
Desert, Fire Weather Zone 495 Color Country West Desert, Fire
Weather Zone 497 Mojave Desert and Fire Weather Zone 498 Grand
Staircase.
* WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph during
the afternoon and evening hours today and Wednesday, with weaker
winds during the overnight hours.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Daytime humidities as low as 10 percent
today and 8 percent on Wednesday.
* 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.
Area Description:
Central Utah West Desert; Color Country West Desert; Mojave Desert; Grand Staircase
Forcast Office:
NWS Salt Lake City UT
Sender: