...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 10 PM MDT SATURDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 482, 483, 484, 489, 492, 493, 494, 495, 496, 497, AND 498... * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 482 Western Uintah Basin, Fire Weather Zone 483 Southern Ashley National Forest, Fire Weather Zone 484 Tavaputs Plateau, Fire Weather Zone 489 San Rafael Swell, Fire Weather Zone 492 Central Utah West Desert, Fire Weather Zone 493 Central Utah Mountains, Fire Weather Zone 494 Henry Mountains, Fire Weather Zone 495 Color Country West Desert, Fire Weather Zone 496 Color Country Mountains, Fire Weather Zone 497 Mojave Desert and Fire Weather Zone 498 Grand Staircase. * WINDS...For Thursday, south to southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts 30 to 40 mph, increasing on Friday to 20 to 30 mph with gusts 40 to 50 mph. The strongest winds are expected Saturday afternoon and evening, with sustained winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts 45 to 55 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Falling into the 5 to 9 percent range each afternoon with poor overnight recovery of 15-25 percent Thursday and Friday nights. * IMPACTS...Critical fire weather conditions are expected. Any new fire starts or existing fires may spread rapidly. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are expected. A combination of strong winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. &&
