Headline:
Fire Weather Watch issued June 14 at 12:25PM MDT until June 17 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Event:
Fire Weather Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
June 14, 2026 - 11:25am
Expires:
June 15, 2026 - 2:30am
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 Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday evening.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 482 Western Uintah Basin,
Fire Weather Zone 488 Manti National Forest, Fire Weather Zone
489 San Rafael Swell, Fire Weather Zone 493 Central Utah
Mountains and Fire Weather Zone 496 Color Country Mountains.
* WINDS...West to northwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph
Tuesday afternoon and evening increasing to 15 to 25 mph with
gusts up to 35 mph Wednesday afternoon and evening. Winds will
decrease in the overnight period between Tuesday evening and
Wednesday morning.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Generally 8 to 12 percent, with poor
overnight recoveries Tuesday night 15 to 25 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:
Western Uintah Basin; Manti National Forest; San Rafael Swell; Central Utah Mountains; Color Country Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Salt Lake City UT
Sender: