Red Flag Warning
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Elko NV
1024 AM PDT Wed Jun 18 2025
...RED FLAG WARNING FOR STRONG WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY
CONDITIONS THURSDAY AND FRIDAY...
A strong low pressure system will increase southwesterly wind
speeds dramatically on Thursday and Friday across northeastern and
central Nevada. Combined with dry conditions and low relative
humidity values across the region, fire weather conditions will
exist in the warned locations midday Thursday through Friday
night. Thursday afternoon fire weather conditions will be
aggravated by hot temperatures in the upper 90s to near triple
digits for southern portions of Elko County. There will be a
break in high winds overnight Thursday into Friday but wind speeds
will continue and increase Friday afternoon.
NVZ425>427-469-470-190130-
/O.NEW.KLKN.FW.W.0001.250619T1800Z-250621T0600Z/
White Pine and Northeast Nye Counties-Northern Nye County-Mojave-
Central Nevada-Toiyabe-Central Elko County-Eastern Elko County-
1024 AM PDT Wed Jun 18 2025
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THURSDAY TO 11 PM PDT
FRIDAY FOR HIGH WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER
ZONES 425, 426, 427, 469, AND 470...
The National Weather Service in Elko has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect from 11 AM Thursday to 11 PM PDT
Friday.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zones 425, 426, 427, 469, and
470.
* WIND...THURSDAY: Sustained wind speeds of 25-30 mph with wind
gusts ranging 35-40 mph. FRIDAY: Sustained wind speeds of 25-30
mph with gusts of 40-45 mph.
* HUMIDITY...Thursday and Friday afternoon relative humidity
values range from 4% to 12%.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.
PRECAUTIONARY/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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URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT
219 AM MDT Wed Jun 18 2025
UTZ478-181630-
/O.CON.KSLC.FW.W.0002.250619T1800Z-250621T0400Z/
Salt Lake Desert-
219 AM MDT Wed Jun 18 2025
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON THURSDAY TO 10 PM
MDT FRIDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER
ZONE 478...
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 478 Salt Lake Desert.
* WINDS...South to southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts 30 to 35
mph Thursday and Friday afternoons. Winds will diminish after
sunset Thursday night before picking up again by midday Friday.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Falling into the 5 to 9 percent range
Thursday and Friday afternoons, with marginal overnight
recovery of 20-30 percent Friday night.
* IMPACTS...Critical fire weather conditions are expected. Any
new fire starts or existing fires may spread rapidly.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are expected. A combination of strong winds...low relative
humidity...and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire
behavior.
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URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT
219 AM MDT Wed Jun 18 2025
UTZ482>484-489-492>498-181630-
/O.CON.KSLC.FW.W.0002.250619T1800Z-250622T0400Z/
Western Uintah Basin-Southern Ashley National Forest-
Tavaputs Plateau-San Rafael Swell-Central Utah West Desert-
Central Utah Mountains-Henry Mountains-Color Country West Desert-
Color Country Mountains-Mojave Desert-Grand Staircase-
219 AM MDT Wed Jun 18 2025
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON THURSDAY TO 10 PM
MDT SATURDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER
ZONES 482, 483, 484, 489, 492, 493, 494, 495, 496, 497, AND 498...
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 482 Western Uintah Basin,
Fire Weather Zone 483 Southern Ashley National Forest, Fire
Weather Zone 484 Tavaputs Plateau, Fire Weather Zone 489 San
Rafael Swell, Fire Weather Zone 492 Central Utah West Desert,
Fire Weather Zone 493 Central Utah Mountains, Fire Weather
Zone 494 Henry Mountains, 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...For Thursday, south to southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with
gusts 30 to 35 mph, increasing on Friday to 15 to 25 mph with
gusts 35 to 40 mph. The strongest winds are expected Saturday
afternoon and evening, with sustained winds 20 to 30 mph with
gusts 40 to 45 mph or greater.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Falling into the 5 to 9 percent range each
afternoon with poor overnight recovery of 15-25 percent
Thursday and Friday nights.
* IMPACTS...Critical fire weather conditions are expected. Any
new fire starts or existing fires may spread rapidly.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are expected. A combination of strong winds...low relative
humidity...and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire
behavior.
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For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/saltlakecity
Heat Advisory
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
127 PM MDT Wed Jun 18 2025
NMZ201-219-191100-
/O.NEW.KABQ.HT.Y.0003.250619T1800Z-250620T0100Z/
Northwest Plateau-Middle Rio Grande Valley including the
Albuquerque Metro Area-
127 PM MDT Wed Jun 18 2025
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 7 PM MDT THURSDAY...
* WHAT...Temperatures up to 101 expected.
* WHERE...Middle Rio Grande Valley including the Albuquerque Metro
Area, and Northwest Plateau.
* WHEN...From noon to 7 PM MDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.
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.
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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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT
207 AM MDT Wed Jun 18 2025
UTZ101>106-182315-
/O.NEW.KSLC.HT.Y.0001.250619T1800Z-250620T0500Z/
Great Salt Lake Desert and Mountains-Tooele and Rush Valleys-
Eastern Box Elder County-Northern Wasatch Front-Salt Lake Valley-
Utah Valley-
Including the following locations - Provo, Lehi, Grantsville,
Snowville, Payson, Brigham City, Tooele, Wendover, Park Valley,
West Jordan, Sandy, Bountiful, Vernon, Salt Lake City, Ogden, and
Dugway
207 AM MDT Wed Jun 18 2025
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 11 PM MDT THURSDAY...
* WHAT...Temperatures up to 103 expected resulting in a Major
HeatRisk (risk level 3 of 4).
* WHERE...The Wasatch Front, Great Salt Lake Desert and Mountains,
and Tooele and Rush Valleys.
* WHEN...From noon to 11 PM MDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses, especially in
those without effective cooling and/or adequate hydration.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The Major HeatRisk is mainly driven by one
day of very hot daytime temperatures on Thursday, with
temperatures then on a cooling trend into the weekend.
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.
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
Church
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Elko NV
1254 AM PDT Wed Jun 18 2025
NVZ033-038-039-182100-
/O.CON.KLKN.HT.Y.0002.250619T1900Z-250620T0700Z/
Southeastern Elko-Southwest Elko-South Central Elko-
Including the cities of Oasis, Jiggs, Lee, Elko, Spring Creek,
South Fork, West Wendover, Ryndon, Ruby Lake, and Lamoille
1254 AM PDT Wed Jun 18 2025
...A HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 12 PM PDT THURSDAY
AFTERNOON UNTIL 12 AM PDT THURSDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...High temperatures 95 to 100 degrees in the valleys.
* WHERE...Southern Elko County.
* WHEN...From 12 PM PDT Thursday afternoon until 12 AM PDT Thursday
Night.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.
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.
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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BS
Fire Weather Watch
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
139 PM MDT Wed Jun 18 2025
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH FOR THE NORTHWEST PLATEAU FRIDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING DUE TO STRONG WINDS, VERY LOW HUMIDITY, AND
HIGH FIRE DANGER...
.South to southwest winds will trend stronger Friday afternoon,
increasing the risk of rapid fire spread. Humidity recoveries have
been consistently poor and will continue to be so leading into
Friday. Very low afternoon minimum humidity values of five to ten
percent will further contribute to the rapid drying of fuels.
NMZ101-191200-
/O.NEW.KABQ.FW.A.0033.250620T1800Z-250621T0300Z/
Northwest Plateau-
139 PM MDT Wed Jun 18 2025
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING...
The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Fire
Weather Watch...which is in effect from Friday afternoon through
Friday evening.
* AREA AND TIMING...Northwest Plateau (Zone 101) Friday afternoon
through Friday evening.
* 20 FOOT WINDS...15 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...5 to 10 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any ongoing or new fires that develop will likely
spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the
field of this Fire Weather Watch.
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URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
945 AM MDT Wed Jun 18 2025
COZ200-202-203-290-292-294-UTZ486-487-490-491-190000-
/O.CON.KGJT.FW.A.0012.250619T1900Z-250620T0200Z/
Little Snake Forecast Area-White River Forecast Area-
Lower Colorado River-Paradox Valley Forecast Area-
North Fork Forecast Area-
Southwest Colorado Upper West Forecast Area-Eastern Uinta Basin-
Book Cliffs-Colorado River Basin-Southeast Utah-
945 AM MDT Wed Jun 18 2025
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY
AND DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 200, 202, 203, 290, 292,
294, 486, 487, 490, AND 491...
* AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 200 Little
Snake Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 202 White River
Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 203 Lower Colorado River,
Fire Weather Zone 290 Paradox Valley Forecast Area, Fire
Weather Zone 292 North Fork Forecast Area and Fire Weather
Zone 294 Southwest Colorado Upper West Forecast Area. In Utah,
Fire Weather Zone 486 Eastern Uinta Basin, Fire Weather Zone
487 Book Cliffs, Fire Weather Zone 490 Colorado River Basin
and Fire Weather Zone 491 Southeast Utah.
* TIMING...From Thursday afternoon through Thursday evening.
* WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...5 to 10 percent.
* IMPACTS...Fires will catch and spread quickly. Exercise
extreme caution with any outdoor burning.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.
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URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
945 AM MDT Wed Jun 18 2025
COZ207-190000-
/O.EXA.KGJT.FW.A.0012.250619T1900Z-250620T0200Z/
Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast Area-
945 AM MDT Wed Jun 18 2025
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY
FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 207...
The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a Fire
Weather Watch for gusty winds, low relative humidity and dry
fuels, which is in effect from Thursday afternoon through
Thursday evening.
* AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 207 Southwest
Colorado Lower Forecast Area.
* TIMING...From Thursday afternoon through Thursday evening.
* WINDS...South 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...7 to 12 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread
quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.
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URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Flagstaff AZ
808 AM MST Wed Jun 18 2025
AZZ107>117-139-140-191200-
/O.NEW.KFGZ.FW.A.0007.250620T1500Z-250622T0300Z/
Coconino Plateau (Fire Weather Zone 107)-
Yavapai County Mountains (Fire Weather Zone 108)-
Northeast Plateau And Mesas Hwy 264 Northward (Fire Weather Zone
109)-Chinle Valley (Fire Weather Zone 110)-
Chuska Mountains and Defiance Plateau (Fire Weather Zone 111)-
Little Colorado River Valley in Coconino County (Fire Weather
Zone 112)-
Little Colorado River Valley in Navajo County (Fire Weather Zone
113)-
Little Colorado River Valley in Apache County (Fire Weather Zone
114)-Western Mogollon Rim (Fire Weather Zone 115)-
Eastern Mogollon Rim (Fire Weather Zone 116)-
White Mountains (Fire Weather Zone 117)-
Black Mesa Area (Fire Weather Zone 139)-
Northeast Plateaus and Mesas South of Hwy 264 (Fire Weather Zone
140)-
808 AM MST Wed Jun 18 2025 /908 AM MDT Wed Jun 18 2025/ /808 AM MST Wed Jun 18 2025/
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING DUE TO STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY
FOR MUCH OF NORTHERN ARIZONA FROM 8AM FRIDAY TO 8PM SATURDAY.
The National Weather Service in Flagstaff has issued a Fire
Weather Watch due to strong winds and low relative humidity, which
is in effect from Friday morning through Saturday evening.
* AFFECTED AREA...Locations near Alpine, Buffalo Pass, Chinle,
Dilkon, Doney Park, Eagar-Springerville, Flagstaff, Forest
Lakes, Ganado, Heber-Overgaard, Holbrook, Kayenta, Kykotsmovi,
Pinetop- Lakeside, Prescott, Prescott Valley, Saint Johns,
Seligman, Shonto, Show Low, Snowflake-Taylor, Tuba City,
Valle, Whiteriver, Williams, Window Rock and Winslow. This
includes portions of the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest,
Coconino National Forest, Kaibab National Forest, Prescott
National Forest and Tonto National Forest.
* WINDS...Southwest 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 5 percent.
* IMPACTS...The combination of gusty winds and low humidity can
cause fire to rapidly grow in size and intensity before first
responders can contain them.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are possible. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag
Warnings.
Please notify field crews of this Fire Weather Watch.
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For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/flagstaff
Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
306 AM MDT Wed Jun 18 2025
COZ001>014-017>023-UTZ022>025-027>029-190915-
Lower Yampa River Basin-Central Yampa River Basin-
Roan and Tavaputs Plateaus-Elkhead and Park Mountains-
Upper Yampa River Basin-Grand Valley-Debeque to Silt Corridor-
Central Colorado River Basin-Grand and Battlement Mesas-
Gore and Elk Mountains/Central Mountain Valleys-
Central Gunnison and Uncompahgre River Basin-
West Elk and Sawatch Mountains-Flat Tops-Upper Gunnison River Valley-
Uncompahgre Plateau and Dallas Divide-Northwest San Juan Mountains-
Southwest San Juan Mountains-Paradox Valley/Lower Dolores River-
Four Corners/Upper Dolores River-Animas River Basin-
San Juan River Basin-Southeast Utah-Eastern Uinta Mountains-
Eastern Uinta Basin-Tavaputs Plateau-Arches/Grand Flat-
La Sal and Abajo Mountains-Canyonlands/Natural Bridges-
306 AM MDT Wed Jun 18 2025
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northwest Colorado, southwest
Colorado, west central Colorado, east central Utah, northeast Utah
and southeast Utah.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.
A prolonged period of hot...dry and windy days will bring critical
fire weather conditions to much of eastern Utah and western Colorado
through the weekend and possibly beyond. Temperatures reaching the
triple digits will expand across the lower valley locations to end
out the week and could impact those sensitive to heat.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
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