Red Flag Warning

Corrected headline for zone 478

The National Weather Service in Salt Lake City has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 2 PM this afternoon to 10 PM MDT this evening. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 478 Salt Lake Desert.

* THUNDERSTORMS...Widely scattered dry thunderstorms are expected across northwest Utah this afternoon and early evening.

* OUTFLOW WINDS...Gusty and erratic outflow winds in excess of 40 mph can be expected near thunderstorms and areas of virga. A few gusts may approach 60 mph.

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