Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued June 3 at 10:10AM MDT until June 4 at 7:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 3, 2026 - 9:10am
Expires:
June 3, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description:
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 7 PM MDT Thursday.
* AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 200 Little
Snake Forecast Area and Fire Weather Zone 202 White River
Forecast Area. In Utah, Fire Weather Zone 486 Eastern Uinta
Basin and Fire Weather Zone 487 Book Cliffs.
* TIMING...From 1 PM to 7 PM MDT Thursday.
* WINDS...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...9 to 14 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread
quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Little Snake; White River; Eastern Uintah Basin; Book Cliffs
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Junction CO