ST. GEORGE — According to the National Weather Service, this weekend’s weather for the majority of southwestern Utah will include sunny skies and high winds. These winds have prompted officials to issue a wind advisory through Saturday night. And because of low humidity, a previous red flag warning has been extended through Sunday for hazardous fire weather conditions.
Updated Sept. 15, 7:30 a.m. to reflect current conditions, forecasts and advisories
Below are your St. George, Cedar City, Zion National Park and Lake Powell area weekend weather forecasts, including current warnings and advisories.
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St. George
Saturday – High winds
Sunny with a high of 99 and low of 71, with winds starting at 10-15 mph, increasing to 20-25 mph in the afternoon, with gusts as high as 39 mph.
Sunday
Sunny with a high near 97 and a low of 70, with winds starting at 10-15 mph, increasing to 16-21 mph in the afternoon
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Cedar City
Saturday – High winds
Sunny with a high of 86 and low of 66. Winds start between 15-20 but will pick up to 27-32 mph in the afternoon, with gusts up to 46 mph.
Sunday – High winds
Sunny with a high of 85 and low of 65. Winds start between 15-20 but will pick up to 23-28 mph in the afternoon, with gusts up to 41 mph.
Zion National Park/Springdale
Saturday – High winds
Sunny with a high of 97 and low of around 71. Winds start between 15-20 but will pick up to 24-29 mph in the afternoon, with gusts up to 43 mph.
Sunday
Sunny with a high of 94 and low of 71, with winds around 15-23 mph.
Lake Powell/Bullfrog Basin/Halls Crossing
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Saturday
Sunny with a high of 100 and low of 66. Winds will pick up to 19-24 mph in the morning, with gusts up to 38 mph.
Sunday
Sunny with a high near 99 and low of 68. Winds start between 6-11 mph but will pick up to 16-21 mph in the afternoon.
Weather warnings and advisories
A hazardous weather outlook has been issued for the western two thirds of Utah for critical fire weather conditions due to low humidities and strong winds. Conditions are expected to continue into late next week. There is also a wind advisory through Saturday night and red flag warning in affect for parts of Utah.
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For more information on current weather conditions and advisories, go the National Weather Service-Salt Lake City office website.
Please also be aware of current fire restrictions: Recent precipitation results in lifting of fire restrictions for portions of Southern Utah; some activities still prohibited
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