Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued May 26 at 10:16AM MDT until May 28 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 26, 2026 - 9:16am
Expires:
May 26, 2026 - 11:00pm
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 Wednesday to 9 PM MDT Thursday. The Fire Weather
Watch is no longer in effect.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 494 Henry Mountains and Fire
Weather Zone 498 Grand Staircase.
* WINDS...South 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph developing
both Wednesday and Thursday afternoons. Winds diminishing after
sunset each evening.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 8-10 percent both Wednesday and
Thursday afternoons. Overnight RH recovery 25-35 percent.
* 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:
Henry Mountains; Grand Staircase
Forcast Office:
NWS Salt Lake City UT
Sender: