Watches, Warnings & Advisories



2 products issued by NWS for: 5 Miles NNE Zion NP and Zion Canyon UT

Fire Weather Watch

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT
826 PM MDT Sun Jul 13 2025

UTZ495>498-141030-
/O.CON.KSLC.FW.A.0004.250715T1800Z-250716T0500Z/
Color Country West Desert-Color Country Mountains-Mojave Desert-
Grand Staircase-
826 PM MDT Sun Jul 13 2025

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR
FIRE WEATHER ZONES 495, 496, 497, AND 498...

* AFFECTED AREA...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 30 to 35 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 percent, mainly below 8000
  feet, with higher RH values 15-20 percent above 8000 feet.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Fire Weather Watch means that there is a potential for critical
fire weather conditions. Continue to monitor for the latest
forecasts and for possible Red Flag Warnings.

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For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/saltlakecity




Extreme Heat Warning

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT
525 PM MDT Sun Jul 13 2025

UTZ123-124-141030-
/O.CON.KSLC.XH.W.0001.250714T1800Z-250715T0400Z/
Lower Washington County-Zion National Park-
Including the following locations - St George, Hurricane, Ivins,
and Springdale
525 PM MDT Sun Jul 13 2025

...EXTREME HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 10 PM MDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with limited overnight recovery.
  Afternoon high temperatures around 110 in the lower elevations,
  with overnight lows in the upper 70s to low 80s

* WHERE...Lower Washington County and Zion National Park.

* WHEN...From noon to 10 PM MDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
  extreme heat events.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car
interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.

Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and
heat stroke.

To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and
Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in
shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat
should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an
emergency! Call 9 1 1.

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For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/saltlakecity.

For information on potential travel impacts visit
http://udottraffic.utah.gov

STW