Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued May 27 at 11:41AM MDT until May 28 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 27, 2026 - 10:41am
Expires:
May 27, 2026 - 10:00pm
Description:
* 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: