Even if a wildfire isn't nearby, smoke can travel from hundreds of miles away and impact the air quality in your area. Check out these tips on how you can protect yourself and loved ones from the dangers of wildfire smoke. ready.gov/wildfires

A combination of strong southwest winds and low relative humidity will lead to critical fire weather conditions for much of central and southern Utah Tuesday. Further north, dry thunderstorms will be capable of gusty outflow winds and lightning, also increasing fire danger. #utwx

#Prepare: #Utah spends millions of dollars fighting #wildfire each year. Minimize your risk by creating defensible space in the yard and around your home. Learn about wildfire preparedness with Be Ready Utah: ow.ly/cNkc50VMhM7. Utah Division of Emergency Management (Utah DEM) Utah Public Safety National Weather Service @DNR

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Floods are the most common disaster in the United States. If your area is forecast to experience heavy rains, flash floods could follow with little to no warning. During a storm, monitor updates to your area's flood risk and be prepared to evacuate quickly if necessary.

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will create a period of critical fire weather conditions Saturday afternoon and evening, mainly across southern, central, and eastern portions of the Beehive State. Remain fire aware and avoid activities that could cause a spark! #utwx

Learn more about power outage preparedness from Be Ready Utah: ow.ly/aMYP30rXtmc #prepare #wildfire #monroecanyonfire #keepingutahsafe #preparedness Utah Division of Emergency Management (Utah DEM) Utah Public Safety #Utah

🚩Red Flag Warning remains in effect today across southern Utah. Critical fire weather could drive extreme fire behavior on active wildfires. Use your #FireSense—avoid anything that could spark! 🔥

Have meteorologists and local officials sent out warnings about an increased wildfire risk in your area? In case you are ordered to evacuate due a wildfire, have a go-bag ready with all the essentials you might need. Find a checklist of what to pack at Ready.gov/kit.

🔥 Red Flag Warning – August 2, 2025 🔥 A Red Flag Warning is in effect Saturday, August 2 from 12 PM to 10 PM MDT for the following counties: Wayne, Duchesne, Emery, Garfield, Kane, San Juan, Sanpete, Sevier, Utah, Wasatch, Washington, Grand, and Uintah.

Red Flag Warnings are in effect today (August 4) across Utah, Idaho, Wyoming, and Colorado. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. These conditions will likely linger across portions of the western U.S.

Southwesterly winds with gusts between 30 and 40 mph will pair with low RH to create critical fire weather conditions from Monday through at least Thursday across a majority of Utah and southwest Wyoming. These conditions will persist through Friday in Wyoming #utwx #wywx

Severe storms and heavy rains could create dangerous driving conditions. Make sure to buckle up, leave extra distance between cars, and to always have an emergency car kit when you hit the road. Avoid driving if possible! For more tips, visit: ready.gov/severe-weather

#Prepare: During #poweroutage, fridge food is good for 3-4 hours, & freezer for 3-4 days. 🚪Keep appliance doors closed 🗑️If in doubt, throw out 🧽After, disinfect fridge & freezer Keep food safe with info from CDC Emergency: tr.ee/Hsv6r6. #keepingutahsafe #foodsafety

Gusts to 40 mph will combine with RH values in the single digits to lower teens to create widespread critical fire weather conditions over much of Utah on Thursday. Critical fire weather conditions will continue Friday over eastern Utah. Avoid activities that create sparks! #utwx

🔥 Critical Fire Weather Alert 🔥 Gusty winds up to 40 MPH and low humidity are increasing fire danger across most of Utah today — and over eastern Utah tomorrow. High fire spread potential means it’s time to avoid any spark-causing activity. Use your #FireSense.

🌪️ On this day in 1999, a rare tornado struck downtown Salt Lake City. •Winds up to 100 mph •1 fatality, dozens injured •Major damage to buildings •Estimated $170 million in damages A powerful reminder: tornados can happen in Utah. #SLCTornado