Southwest Utah under Red Flag Warning due to critical fire conditions
SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — Several areas in southwest Utah are under a Red Flag Warning as of Sunday, June 30. This warning takes effect at noon Sunday and is expected to last through 9 p.m. on Monday, July 1.
“Please use extreme caution with anything that can spark a fire,” Utah Fire Info posted on social media.
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Southwesterly winds with gusts up to 35 mph, combining with humidity levels of around 6% to 10%, will create critical fire weather conditions, according to the National Weather Service.
These conditions are anticipated to primarily impact southwest Utah on Sunday and Monday afternoons, the NWS stated.
“Any new fire starts or existing fires may spread rapidly,” NWS stated.
Areas with a Red Flag Warning are highlighted in pink on the map below. Additionally, the areas in green correspond to a Flood Watch, areas in tan to a Fire Weather Watch, and areas in yellow to a Hazardous Weather Outlook.
What is a Red Flag Warning?
A Red Flag Warning is issued when the combination of dry fuels and weather conditions support extreme fire danger.
The 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.
No further information is available at this time.
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