Headline:
Fire Weather Watch issued June 15 at 11:40AM MDT until June 17 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Event:
Fire Weather Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
June 15, 2026 - 10:40am
Expires:
June 15, 2026 - 11:45pm
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 Wednesday afternoon through Wednesday evening.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 494 Henry Mountains and Fire
Weather Zone 498 Grand Staircase.
* WINDS...West to southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...5 to 10 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:
Henry Mountains; Grand Staircase
Forcast Office:
NWS Salt Lake City UT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov