Utah Fire Weather Watch - Severe | Effective 05/26/2026 23:29

Headline: 
Fire Weather Watch issued May 27 at 12:29AM MDT until May 28 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Event: 
Fire Weather Watch
Urgency: 
Future
Effective: 
May 26, 2026 - 11:29pm
Expires: 
May 27, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description: 
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 484 Tavaputs Plateau and Fire Weather Zone 489 San Rafael Swell. * WINDS...South 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph developing Thursday afternoon. Winds diminishing after sunset each evening. * 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
Forcast Office: 
NWS Salt Lake City UT
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov