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Uintah County Emergency Management

The Uintah County Office of Emergency Management protects the community through mitigation, preparation, response, and recovery.

06/07/2026

RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM MDT THIS
EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR
FIRE WEATHER ZONES 200, 202, 207, 290, 292, 486, 487, 490, AND
491...
..RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM MDT MONDAY FOR
GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER
ZONES 200, 202, 207, 290, 291, 292, 293, 486, 487, 490, AND 491...
..RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM MDT TUESDAY FOR
GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER
ZONES 200, 202, 207, 290, 291, 292, 293, 486, 487, 490, AND 491...
..FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH
WEDNESDAY EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY
FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 200, 202, 207, 290, 291, 292, 293,
486, 487, 490, AND 491...

The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a Red
Flag Warning for gusty winds, low relative humidity and dry
fuels, which is in effect from 10 AM to 10 PM MDT Monday. A Red
Flag Warning has also been issued from 10 AM to 10 PM MDT
Tuesday. In addition, a Fire Weather Watch for gusty winds, low
relative humidity and dry fuels has been issued. This Fire
Weather Watch is in effect from Wednesday morning through
Wednesday evening. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.

TIMING...For the first Red Flag Warning, until 10 PM MDT this
evening. For the second Red Flag Warning, from 10 AM to 10 PM
MDT Monday. For the third Red Flag Warning, from 10 AM to 10
PM MDT Tuesday. For the Fire Weather Watch, from Wednesday
morning through Wednesday evening.

* WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...7 to 12 percent.

* IMPACTS...Fires will catch and spread quickly. Exercise
extreme caution with any outdoor burning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.

A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.

&&

05/28/2026

RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING
FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR FIRE
WEATHER ZONES 207, 290, 292, 486, 487, 490, AND 491.....RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 8 PM MDT FRIDAY FOR
GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER
ZONES 207, 290, 292, 486, 487, 490, AND 491...

The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a Red
Flag Warning for gusty winds, low relative humidity and dry
fuels, which is in effect from 1 PM to 8 PM MDT Friday. The Fire
Weather Watch is no longer in effect.

* AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 207 Southwest
Colorado Lower Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 290 Paradox
Valley Forecast Area and Fire Weather Zone 292 North Fork
Forecast Area. In Utah, Fire Weather Zone 486 Eastern Uinta
Basin, Fire Weather Zone 487 Book Cliffs, Fire Weather Zone
490 Colorado River Basin and Fire Weather Zone 491 Southeast
Utah.

* TIMING...For the first Red Flag Warning, until 8 PM MDT this
evening. For the second Red Flag Warning, from 1 PM to 8 PM
MDT Friday.

* WINDS...South 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...8 to 13 percent.

* IMPACTS...Fires will catch and spread quickly. Exercise
extreme caution with any outdoor burning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.

&&

05/26/2026

RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 8 PM MDT WEDNESDAY FOR
GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER
ZONES 207, 290, 486, 487, AND 490.....FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY
FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 207, 290, 486, 487, AND 490...

The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a Red
Flag Warning for gusty winds, low relative humidity and dry
fuels, which is in effect from 1 PM to 8 PM MDT Wednesday. A Fire
Weather Watch has also been issued. This Fire Weather Watch for
gusty winds, low relative humidity and dry fuels is in effect
from Thursday afternoon through Thursday evening.

* AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 207 Southwest
Colorado Lower Forecast Area and Fire Weather Zone 290 Paradox
Valley Forecast Area. In Utah, Fire Weather Zone 486 Eastern
Uinta Basin, Fire Weather Zone 487 Book Cliffs and Fire
Weather Zone 490 Colorado River Basin.

* TIMING...For the Red Flag Warning, from 1 PM to 8 PM MDT
Wednesday. For the Fire Weather Watch, from Thursday afternoon
through Thursday evening.

* WINDS...South 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...8 to 13 percent.

* IMPACTS...Fires will catch and spread quickly. Exercise
extreme caution with any outdoor burning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.

A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.

&&

05/18/2026

FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 10 AM MDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 26 expected.

* WHERE...Eastern Uinta Basin.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 10 AM MDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other
sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

05/17/2026

WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM SUNDAY TO 6 PM MDT
MONDAY ABOVE 8500 FEET...

* WHAT...Snow expected above 8500 feet. Total snow accumulations
between 6 and 12 inches. Wind gusts up to 40 mph.

* WHERE...Eastern Uinta Mountains.

* WHEN...From 6 PM Sunday to 6 PM MDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road
conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by
calling 5 1 1.

&&

05/13/2026

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH
200 IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS

IN UTAH THIS WATCH INCLUDES 2 COUNTIES

IN NORTHEAST UTAH

DAGGETT UINTAH

THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF DUTCH JOHN, FORT DUCHESNE, JENSEN,
MANILA, RANDLETT, AND VERNAL.

05/01/2026

Our Sheriff is one of the best!

04/22/2026

Pre-Conference Training! The 2026 UEMA Conference is right around the corner. We are excited that the Salvation Army will be providing Feeding and Logistics/Operations training on May 12th & 13th. To register for this two-day course, scan the QR code below.

We hope to see you there!

04/20/2026

WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 9 PM MDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph
expected.

* WHERE...Portions of northwest, southwest, and west central
Colorado and east central, northeast, and southeast Utah.

* WHEN...From 9 AM to 9 PM MDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

04/18/2026

FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM MDT
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures in the low to mid 20s over the
Yampa and White River Valleys to the mid and upper 20s elsewhere.

* WHERE...In Colorado, Central Yampa River Basin, Lower Yampa River
Basin, Animas River Basin, Four Corners/Upper Dolores River,
Paradox Valley/Lower Dolores River, San Juan River Basin, Central
Colorado River Basin, Central Gunnison and Uncompahgre River
Basin, and Debeque to Silt Corridor. In Utah, Eastern Uinta Basin.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 9 AM MDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive
vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor irrigation and
plumbing systems.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

Address

641 E 300 S #375
Vernal, UT
84078

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

Telephone

+14357815466

Website

https://co.uintah.ut.us/departments/a_-_e_departments/emergency_management/index.php

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