High winds, a red flag warning and cooler temperatures are in Utah’s forecast

Strong southerly winds and low humidity will combine to create “critical fire weather conditions” across the western two-thirds of Utah on Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service.Wind gusts of 30-40 mph are expected Monday, increasing to 45-50 mph on Tuesday, with the strongest winds in the central and southern Utah and the west deserts. Humidity is expected to be just 5-10%. In addition to high fire danger, the winds will create choppy lakes, blowing dust, reduced visibil