Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued June 19 at 11:09AM MDT until June 20 at 10:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 19, 2026 - 10:09am
Expires:
June 20, 2026 - 7:00am
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 to 10 PM MDT Saturday. The Fire Weather Watch is
no longer in effect.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 482 Western Uintah Basin,
Fire Weather Zone 484 Tavaputs Plateau, Fire Weather Zone 488
Manti National Forest, Fire Weather Zone 489 San Rafael Swell,
Fire Weather Zone 493 Central Utah Mountains, Fire Weather
Zone 494 Henry Mountains, Fire Weather Zone 496 Color Country
Mountains and Fire Weather Zone 498 Grand Staircase.
* WINDS...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Falling into the 7-12 percent range
Saturday afternoon.
* 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:
Western Uintah Basin; Tavaputs Plateau; Manti National Forest; San Rafael Swell; Central Utah Mountains; Henry Mountains; Color Country Mountains; Grand Staircase
Forcast Office:
NWS Salt Lake City UT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov