Fire Weather Watch issued June 13 at 1:51PM MDT until June 17 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
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 Monday afternoon through Monday evening. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 489 San Rafael Swell, 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...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 4 percent. Overnight relative humidity leading into the day will
FEMA Authorizes Funds to Fight Rowena Fire in Oregon
FEMA Authorizes Funds to Fight Rowena Fire in Oregon BOTHELL, Wash. - The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) authorized the use of federal funds to help with firefighting costs for the Rowena Fire burning in Wasco County, Oregon. The state of Oregon’s request for a declaration under FEMA’s Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) program was approved by FEMA Region 10 Acting Administrator Vincent J. Maykovich on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at 8:06 p.m. PT. He determined that the Rowena Fire threatened to cause such destruction as would constitute a major disaster. This is the first FMAG declaration in 2025 to help fight Oregon
FEMA Fire Management Assistance Grant Approved for Marie Fire
FEMA Fire Management Assistance Grant Approved for Marie Fire OAKLAND, Calif. – The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Region 9 Administrator authorized the use of federal funds to assist the State of Nevada in combating the Marie Fire burning in Washoe County. On June 10, the State of Nevada submitted a request for a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) declaration for the Marie Fire. At the time of the request, the fire was threatening approximately 500+ homes in and around Sun Valley and Spanish Spring. Mandatory evacuations were taking place for approximately 2,000 people. The fire started on June 10 and has burned more than 70 acres. FMAGs provide federal funding for up
Fire Weather Watch issued June 11 at 11:20AM PDT until June 14 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV
The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Fire Weather Watch for gusty winds and low humidity, which is in effect from Friday morning through Saturday evening. * Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 270 Surprise Valley California, Fire Weather Zone 278 Eastern Lassen County and Fire Weather Zone 458 Northern Washoe County. * Winds...Southwest to west 15-25 mph with gusts to 35 mph. * Humidity...Minimum afternoon humidity 10-18% Friday and 7-14% Saturday. Limited humidity recovery to 30-50% Friday night. * Duration...3 to 6 hours each afternoon Friday and Saturday. * Impacts...The combination of gusty winds and low humidity can cause
Fire Weather Watch issued May 29 at 8:59AM PDT until June 1 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV
The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Fire Weather Watch for gusty winds and low humidity and isolated dry lightning, which is in effect from Saturday morning through Sunday evening. * Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 274 Southern Mono County, Fire Weather Zone 420 Northern Sierra Front including Carson City, Douglas, Storey, Southern Washoe, Western Lyon, and Far Southern Lassen Counties, Fire Weather Zone 421 Southern Sierra Front including Alpine, Northern Mono, Southern Lyon, and Western Mineral Counties and Fire Weather Zone 429 Lahontan Basin including Churchill and Eastern Mineral Counties. * Winds...Southwest wind gusts 30 to 40 mph.
Fire Weather Watch issued May 23 at 3:19AM MDT until May 24 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a Fire Weather Watch for gusty winds, low relative humidity and dry fuels, which is in effect from Saturday afternoon through Saturday evening. * AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 292 North Fork Forecast Area and Fire Weather Zone 293 Gunnison Basin Forecast Area. * TIMING...For the Red Flag Warning, from noon today to 8 PM MDT this evening. For the Fire Weather Watch, from Saturday afternoon through Saturday evening. * WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...8 to 13 percent. * IMPACTS...Fires will
FEMA Fire Management Assistance Grant Approved for Cody Fire
FEMA Fire Management Assistance Grant Approved for Cody Fire OAKLAND, Calif. – The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Region 9 Administrator authorized the use of federal funds to assist the state of Arizona in combating the Cody Fire burning in Pinal County. On May 21, the State of Arizona submitted a request for a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) declaration for the Cody Fire. At the time of the request, the fire was threatening approximately 3,126 homes in and around Oracle and San Manuel. The fire started on May 21, and has burned more than 800 acres. FMAGs provide federal funding for up to 75 percent of eligible firefighting costs. The Disaster Relief Fund
Fire Weather Watch issued May 22 at 6:34AM PDT until May 22 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Hanford CA
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zone 579 West Side Hills. Fire weather zone 580 San Joaquin Valley. Fire weather zone 590 Central Sierra Foothills. Fire weather zone 591 Southern Sierra Foothills. * WIND...West to Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts reaching 25 to 35 mph. Ridge-top wind gusts reaching 35 mph. * HUMIDITY...5 to 15 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Fire Weather Watch issued May 21 at 11:41PM PDT until May 22 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Hanford CA
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zone 579 West Side Hills. Fire weather zone 580 San Joaquin Valley. Fire weather zone 590 Central Sierra Foothills. Fire weather zone 591 Southern Sierra Foothills. * WIND...West to Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts reaching 25 to 35 mph. Ridge-top wind gusts reaching 35 mph. * HUMIDITY...5 to 15 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Fire Weather Watch issued May 21 at 2:29PM MDT until May 23 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a Red Flag Warning for gusty winds, low relative humidity and dry fuels, which is in effect from noon to 8 PM MDT Thursday. A Fire Weather Watch has also been issued. This Fire Weather Watch for gusty winds, low relative humidity and dry fuels is in effect from Friday afternoon through Friday evening. * AFFECTED AREA...In Utah, Fire Weather Zone 490 Colorado River Basin. * TIMING...For the Red Flag Warning, from noon to 8 PM MDT Thursday. For the Fire Weather Watch, from Friday afternoon through Friday evening. * WINDS...Southwest