Weather Forecast for Salt Lake City

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 482 Western Uintah Basin, Fire Weather Zone 488 Manti National Forest, Fire Weather Zone 489 San Rafael Swell, Fire Weather Zone 493 Central Utah Mountains and Fire Weather Zone 496 Color Country Mountains. * WINDS...West to northwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph Tuesday afternoon and evening increasing to 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph Wednesday afternoon and evening. Winds will decrease in the overnight period between Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Falling into the 6 to 10 percent range Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons across lower elevations, and 8 to 14 percent above 8000 feet. Poor overnight recovery remaining below 30 percent Tuesday night. * IMPACTS...Critical fire weather conditions are expected. Any new fire starts or existing fires may spread rapidly.

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.

* WHAT...Temperatures of 92 to 98 degrees F expected. * WHERE...Central and Southern Willamette Valley, Northern and Central Coast Range Valleys and Mountains of Oregon, Foothills of the Northern and Central Oregon Cascades, Central Columbia River Gorge and the Hood River Valley, Willapa Hills and Adjacent River Valleys of Pacific and Wahkiakum Counties, Lower Columbia River and Cowlitz River Valleys, Outer Southeast Portland Metro, West Columbia River Gorge of Oregon above 500 ft, North Clark County Lowlands, and South Washington Cascade Foothills. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Peak heating days will be today and Monday with a slight cool down on Tuesday. Overnight temperatures will remain elevated Sunday night into Monday morning, and Monday night into Tuesday morning. Night time temperatures ranging from 60 to 65 degrees F will lead to limited overnight relief. There is currently a 15-35% chance that night time temperatures remain above 70 degrees F Sunday night into Monday across the westernmost parts of the Central and Southern Willamette Valley which would lead to poor overnight relief.

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in a cool place during the heat of the day, stay out of the sunshine, and check up on relatives and neighbors. For those without air conditioning, use fans to keep air moving. Keeps windows closed during the day and open at night, unless air quality is degraded due to wildfire smoke. 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. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. If you do not have air conditioning in your home or lack shelter, you can call 211 for assistance locating appropriate shelter from the heat. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes. For sheltering information and other human services, dial 2 1 1 during business hours or visit 211info.org in Oregon or wa211.org in Washington.

* WHAT...Temperatures of 93 to 98 degrees F expected. * WHERE...Central and Southern Willamette Valley, Northern and Central Coast Range Valleys and Mountains of Oregon, Foothills of the Northern and Central Oregon Cascades, Central Columbia River Gorge and the Hood River Valley, Willapa Hills and Adjacent River Valleys of Pacific and Wahkiakum Counties, Lower Columbia River and Cowlitz River Valleys, Outer Southeast Portland Metro, West Columbia River Gorge of Oregon above 500 ft, North Clark County Lowlands, and South Washington Cascade Foothills. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Monday will be the hottest day of the week with temperatures cooling down on Tuesday. Overnight temperatures will remain elevated tonight into Monday morning, and Monday night into Tuesday morning. Night time temperatures ranging from 60 to 65 degrees F will lead to limited overnight relief. There is currently a 10-20% chance that night time temperatures remain above 70 degrees F tonight into Monday morning across the Coast Range and westernmost parts of the Central and Southern Willamette Valley which would lead to poor overnight relief.

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in a cool place during the heat of the day, stay out of the sunshine, and check up on relatives and neighbors. For those without air conditioning, use fans to keep air moving. Keeps windows closed during the day and open at night, unless air quality is degraded due to wildfire smoke. 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. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. If you do not have air conditioning in your home or lack shelter, you can call 211 for assistance locating appropriate shelter from the heat. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes. For sheltering information and other human services, dial 2 1 1 during business hours or visit 211info.org in Oregon or wa211.org in Washington.

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. * WHERE...North Snowy Range Foothills including Arlington and Elk Mountain along Interstate 80. * WHEN...From Tuesday evening through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including campers and tractor trailers.

A High Wind Watch means there is the potential for a hazardous high wind event. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 MPH or gusts of 58 MPH or stronger may occur. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts.

The National Weather Service in Salt Lake City has issued a Fire Weather Watch for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday evening. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 482 Western Uintah Basin, Fire Weather Zone 488 Manti National Forest, Fire Weather Zone 489 San Rafael Swell, Fire Weather Zone 493 Central Utah Mountains and Fire Weather Zone 496 Color Country Mountains. * WINDS...West to northwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph Tuesday afternoon and evening increasing to 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph Wednesday afternoon and evening. Winds will decrease in the overnight period between Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Generally 8 to 12 percent, with poor overnight recoveries Tuesday night 15 to 25 percent. * IMPACTS...Critical fire weather conditions are expected. Any new fire starts or existing fires may spread rapidly.

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.