* 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 10 to 20 mph with
gusts 30 to 35 mph, increasing on Friday to 15 to 25 mph with
gusts 35 to 40 mph. The strongest winds are expected Saturday
afternoon and evening, with sustained winds 20 to 30 mph with
gusts 40 to 50 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.