Red Flag Warning

The National Weather Service in Salt Lake City has issued a Red Flag Warning for thunderstorms after a long duration hot and dry period and gusty outflow winds, which is in effect until 9 PM MDT this evening.

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 495 Color Country West Desert and Fire Weather Zone 496 Color Country Mountains.

* THUNDERSTORMS...Slow moving thunderstorms will develop over the southern mountains and drift into adjacent valleys this afternoon and evening.

* OUTFLOW WINDS...Gusty and erratic outflow winds to 50 mph will occur with thunderstorms.

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