Headline:
Fire Weather Watch issued July 31 at 12:50PM MDT until August 2 at 10:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Event:
Fire Weather Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
July 31, 2026 - 11:50am
Expires:
August 1, 2026 - 3:00am
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 Sunday afternoon through Sunday evening.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 495 Color Country West
Desert and Fire Weather Zone 497 Mojave Desert.
* WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 8 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:
Color Country West Desert; Mojave Desert
Forcast Office:
NWS Salt Lake City UT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov