ST. GEORGE, Utah — Worsening wildfire conditions accelerated by strong winds and low humidity levels forecast for much of Utah have forced a Red Flag Warning to be issued that covers over half the state.
The warning goes into effect at noon on Monday and remains in place until midnight.
Winds up to 25 miles per hour are expected, along with gusts up to 35 mph, for the area covered by the warning, which includes:
- Western Uintah Basin
- San Rafael Swell
- Central Utah West Desert
- Central Utah Mountains
- Henry Mountains
- Color Country West Desert
- Color Country Mountains
- Mojave Desert
- Grand Staircase
Humidity in the areas affected will be as low as 5 percent, which, combined with the strong winds, will create critical fire conditions that could spark new fires or quickly expand existing fires.
Several wildfires burn across Utah during busy weekend:
It has already been a busy fire season for most of Utah, with multiple fires being monitored in the state over the weekend.
