![]() ![]() More from June 29: Zion National Park, flooded by rain, struggles with road closuresįrom July to September, torrential rains can wash out trails, parking lots, structures and debris, causing damage and posing dangers to visitors with sometimes little warning. "The majority of the country doesn't have a weather pattern like this, so some folks are not aware of the risks involved and don't really understand that monsoon pattern," Rowland said. Using the National Weather Service flash flood potential rating service, officials are asking visitors to plan around the weather, especially if they've never experienced these conditions before. "It's really important for folks to know where they're going, plan ahead, but also that they assess and make decisions about the hikes and areas that they are going into," she said. Park spokesperson Amanda Rowland said flash floods are probable this week in a Wednesday press conference, asking visitors to be vigilant. The latest heatwave has passed, but the flash flood warnings are back at Zion National Park and the rest of Utah's national parks. Newsweek has contacted Zion National Park for comment.View Gallery: PHOTOS: Flash flood slams Zion National Park, destroying roads Over time, they can also cause the native vegetation to adapt to more fire-resistant alternatives. Wildfires often severely damage the habitats for native wildlife. As rain falls, it usually evaporates before it can saturate the ground. This can occur because, particularly in the summer months, the air in the western U.S. These occur when lightning strikes but there is very little rainfall. Wildfires like this are typically produced by dry storms. This means much of the vegetation in the park is extremely dry and this, paired with close to ground storms, are a recipe for a blaze.ĭuring such storms, winds can fan flames meaning that wildfires in drought-stricken areas can sometimes get out of control. Sheriff's video shows rescue of bear stuck in car at Lake TahoeĪlong with much of the western U.S., Utah has experienced extreme drought for years.Photos showing extent of Canada wildfire smoke captured by astronaut.According to the State of Utah Hazard Mitigation, there are 800 to 1,000 wildfires in Utah every year. Zion National Park is located at the junction of the Colorado Plateau, Great Basin and Mojave Desert regions, and is characterised by its unusual plant and animal diversity. The park also reminded residents that fires are only allowed in the park in designated metal fire rings and never in the wilderness. "No matter where you travel and especially at Zion, check to make sure there are no fire restrictions before you start a campfire, and never leave a fire until it is out cold." "If you see smoke near Coalpits Wash in the southwest part of the park, no need to report, but there are simple things you can do to use good Fire Sense," the park said. Firefighters fought the blaze for 25 hours before it was contained on Thursday. A picture shared by Utah's Zion National Park on Facebook shows smoke billowing into the sky from a wildfire. ![]()
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