National Weather Service issues red flag warning for Southern Utah

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ST. GEORGE — The National Weather Service has issued a red flag warning for areas throughout Southern Utah to be in effect Tuesday.

Shaded portions of the map indicate where the red flag warning is in effect on Tuesday | Map courtesy of the National Weather Service, St. George News

The National Weather Service in Salt Lake City has issued a red flag warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from noon to 10 p.m. MDT Tuesday. Affected areas include Beaver, Washington, Iron, Kane and Garfield counties.

The weather service forecasts northwest winds of 10-20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph, as well as relative humidity of 5-10% across the Grand Staircase, 9-15% Color Country mountains, followed by poor
overnight recoveries.

Critical fire weather conditions are possible. Any new fire starts or existing fires may spread rapidly.

Precautions and preparedness

If you are traveling or planning to recreate using ATVs or similar vehicles, take the following precautions to avoid starting a wildfire:

  • Avoid driving or parking your vehicle in tall grass.
  • Never throw a lighted cigarette out of a vehicle.
  • When pulling a trailer, attach safety chains securely; loose chains can drag on the pavement and cause sparks, igniting roadside fires.
  • Look behind you before driving away from fire-sensitive locations such as areas with tall grass or campsites to check for signs of a developing fire.
  • Always use a spark arrester on internal combustion engines.

For the most current conditions, warnings and advisories, go to the National Weather Service-Salt Lake City office website.

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