Headline:
Fire Weather Watch issued June 19 at 11:09AM MDT until June 20 at 10:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Event:
Fire Weather Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
June 19, 2026 - 10:09am
Expires:
June 20, 2026 - 7:00am
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 Saturday afternoon through Saturday evening.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 478 Salt Lake Desert.
* THUNDERSTORMS...Widely scattered dry thunderstorms are possible
across northwest Utah Saturday afternoon and evening.
* OUTFLOW WINDS...Gusty and erratic outflow winds in excess of 40
mph are possible near thunderstorms and areas of virga. A few
gusts may approach 60 mph.
* 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:
Salt Lake Desert
Forcast Office:
NWS Salt Lake City UT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov