
Dangerous Storms Near High Plains, Ohio Valley, New England
Several disturbances will trigger severe thunderstorms today across the U.S.
# HEADLINE -------------------- WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SATURDAY TO MIDNIGHT MDT SATURDAY NIGHT # DETAILS -------------------- WHAT Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE San Rafael Swell, Capitol Reef National Park and Vicinity, Glen Canyon Recreation Area/Lake Powell, Western Canyonlands, and Zion National Park. WHEN From 10 AM Saturday to midnight MDT Saturday Night. IMPACTS Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result. ISSUED AT Friday, June 26, 2026 at 12:18 PM MDT ISSUED BY National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT HEADER URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE # PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS -------------------- Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles and vehicles with trailers. Use extra caution. # AREAS AFFECTED -------------------- Capitol Reef National Park and Vicinity, Glen Canyon Recreation Area/Lake Powell, San Rafael Swell, Western Canyonlands, Zion National Park Including the following locations - Goblin Valley, Green River, Big Water, Springdale, Bullfrog, Torrey, Hanksville, and Loa
# HEADLINE -------------------- THIS IS A PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION FOR LOCATIONS INCLUDING MARYSVALE AND JUNCTION IN PIUTE COUNTY, PANGUITCH IN GARFIELD COUNTY, BEAVER AND MILFORD IN BEAVER COUNTY, CEDAR CITY AND ENOCH IN IRON COUNTY AND ENTERPRISE AND PINE VALLEY IN WASHINGTON COUNTY. THIS ALSO INCLUDES THE COTTONWOOD FIRE PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT FOR STRONG SOUTHWEST WINDS AND VERY LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 493 AND 496 RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT UNTIL 3 AM MDT SUNDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 493 AND 496 # DETAILS -------------------- AFFECTED AREA Fire Weather Zone 493 Central Utah Mountains and Fire Weather Zone 496 Color Country Mountains. WINDS Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. Winds will decrease but remain elevated after midnight through Saturday morning, increasing once again to southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 50 mph by late Saturday morning. RELATIVE HUMIDITY As low as 5 to 10 percent Friday afternoon and evening and 10 to 15 percent Saturday afternoon and evening. Little to no recovery Friday night. IMPACTS This is a Particularly Dangerous Situation. Extreme fire weather conditions are expected. Any new fire starts or existing fires may spread rapidly. ISSUED AT Friday, June 26, 2026 at 2:54 PM MDT ISSUED BY National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT HEADER URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE # PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS -------------------- This is a Particularly Dangerous Situation that poses a significant threat to life and property in the event of a wildfire start or with an existing fire. Residents are urged to assemble an emergency supply kit and know their evacuation routes. In some cases, safe and timely evacuation may not be possible should a fire approach. Have multiple ways to receive instructions from emergency services, and evacuate if ordered to or if a fire threatens. # AREAS AFFECTED -------------------- Central Utah Mountains, Color Country Mountains




