Headline:
Fire Weather Watch issued June 24 at 1:01PM MDT until June 28 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Event:
Fire Weather Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
June 24, 2026 - 12:01pm
Expires:
June 24, 2026 - 11:00pm
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 noon to 9 PM MDT Friday. A Fire
Weather Watch has also been issued. This Fire Weather Watch for
gusty winds, low relative humidity and dry fuels is in effect
from Saturday morning through Saturday evening. The Fire Weather
Watch is no longer in effect.
* AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 200 Little
Snake Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 202 White River
Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 207 Southwest Colorado Lower
Forecast Area and Fire Weather Zone 290 Paradox Valley
Forecast Area.
* TIMING...For the Red Flag Warning, from noon to 9 PM MDT
Friday. For the Fire Weather Watch, from Saturday morning
through Saturday evening.
* WINDS...Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...9 to 14 percent.
* IMPACTS...Elevated fire danger is expected. Fires will catch
and spread rapidly and erratically.
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.
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:
Little Snake; White River; Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast Area; Paradox Valley
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Junction CO
Sender: