Headline:
Fire Weather Watch issued May 11 at 11:37AM MDT until May 13 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Event:
Fire Weather Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
May 11, 2026 - 10:37am
Expires:
May 11, 2026 - 10:00pm
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 Wednesday afternoon through Wednesday evening.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 495 Color Country West
Desert, Fire Weather Zone 496 Color Country Mountains and Fire
Weather Zone 497 Mojave Desert.
* WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 8 to 12 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:
Color Country West Desert; Color Country Mountains; Mojave Desert
Forcast Office:
NWS Salt Lake City UT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov