Headline:
Fire Weather Watch issued May 25 at 12:43PM MDT until May 28 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Event:
Fire Weather Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
May 25, 2026 - 11:43am
Expires:
May 25, 2026 - 7:45pm
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 Thursday evening.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 484 Tavaputs Plateau, Fire
Weather Zone 489 San Rafael Swell, Fire Weather Zone 494 Henry
Mountains and Fire Weather Zone 498 Grand Staircase.
* WINDS...South 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 8-10 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:
Tavaputs Plateau; San Rafael Swell; Henry Mountains; Grand Staircase
Forcast Office:
NWS Salt Lake City UT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov