Murray, UT Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR
FIRE WEATHER ZONE 478...

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

* THUNDERSTORMS...Widely scattered dry thunderstorms are
possible across northwest Utah Saturday afternoon and evening.

* OUTFLOW WINDS...Gusty and erratic outflow winds in excess of
40 mph are possible 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.

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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...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...High temperatures in the 95 to 97 range expected. Overnight
temperatures will remain in the 70s to low 80s much of the night,
before dropping into the upper 60s by early Saturday morning.

* WHERE...Northern Wasatch Front and Salt Lake Valley.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Saturday.

* 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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