Red Flag Warning: Critical fire risk in Color Country

Written by Alexa Morgan
August 1, 2013

SOUTHERN UTAH – The National Weather Service has issued a “Red Flag Warning” in effect from noon to 9 p.m. on Thursday in Color Country for wind and relative low humidity.

Red Flag Warning affected area, radar date July 31, 2013 at 4:50 p.m. | Image courtesy of the National Weather Service
Red Flag Warning affected area, radar date July 31, 2013 at 4:50 p.m. | Image courtesy of the National Weather Service

Affected area: Fire Weather Zone 495.

Winds: South at 15 to 25 miles per hour, with gusts over 30 mph.

Relative humidity: Between 10 and 15 percent.

Impacts: Critical fire conditions expected to develop as dry, fine fuels combine with gusty winds and low relative humidity.

Precautionary and preparedness actions: A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Alexa Morgan returned to the St. George News team in 2020, having previously served as a reporter and assistant editor from 2011-2014. She is committed to keeping the community informed with journalism of the highest quality standard. Originally from Southern California, she now proudly makes her home beneath the big red mountain in Ivins.

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