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 below 8000 feet 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 The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.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 203 Lower
Colorado River below 8000 feet.
* 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 20 to 30 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:
Lower Colorado River
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Junction CO
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