Headline:
Fire Weather Watch issued March 19 at 9:38PM MDT until March 21 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Event:
Fire Weather Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
March 19, 2026 - 8:38pm
Expires:
March 20, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a Fire
Weather Watch below 9000 feet for gusty winds, low relative
humidity and dry fuels, which is in effect from Saturday morning
through Saturday evening.
* AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 201 Routt
Forecast Area below 9000 feet.
* TIMING...From Saturday morning through Saturday evening.
* WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...11 to 16 percent.
* IMPACTS...Fires will catch and spread quickly. Exercise
extreme caution with any outdoor burning.
Instruction:
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.
Area Description:
Routt
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Junction CO
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