ST. GEORGE — Red Flag Warnings continue to be issued by the National Weather Service, the latest including Washington, Iron, Beaver and Garfield counties.
The alert will be in effect from 10 a.m. Friday through 10 p.m. Saturday, with temperatures inthe mid- to high 90s and relative humidity at 5-10 percent. South winds are predicted at 30-40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph, the weather service reported.
According to the National Weather Service:
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now or are imminent. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.
Utah Fire Information also lists several resources concerning fire updates and restrictions, as well as suggestions for avoiding unnecessary mishaps. Fire Sense also offers fire prevention videos and tips.
Residents also should prepare for the various impacts, including areas of blowing dust as St. George, Hurricane and Ivins are under a high wind warning through 10 p.m. Friday. The National Weather Services advises the following:
People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. If dense dust is observed blowing across or approaching the roadway, pull your vehicle off the pavement as far as possible, stop, turn off lights and set the emergency brake. Do not keep your foot on the brake as this will illuminate tail lights. If you cannot leave the roadway, proceed at a lower speed and turn on lights.
The National Weather Service also warns that “gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. A few power outages are possible.”
Update June 17, 2022, 3:35 p.m.: Updates maximum predicted wind spead and high wind warning coverage area.
