Headline:
Fire Weather Watch issued June 27 at 12:05PM MDT until June 29 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Event:
Fire Weather Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
June 27, 2026 - 11:05am
Expires:
June 27, 2026 - 11:00pm
Description:
The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a Fire
Weather Watch for gusty winds, low relative humidity and dry
fuels, which is in effect from Monday afternoon through Monday
evening.
* AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, 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 first Red Flag Warning, until midnight MDT
tonight. For the second Red Flag Warning, from noon to 10 PM
MDT Sunday. For the Fire Weather Watch, from Monday afternoon
through Monday evening.
* WINDS...Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...8 to 13 percent.
* IMPACTS...Extreme fire danger is expected. Fires will
uncontrollably spread and be very destructive.
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:
White River; Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast Area; Paradox Valley
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Junction CO
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