Headline:
Fire Weather Watch issued June 28 at 12:07AM MDT until June 29 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Event:
Fire Weather Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
June 27, 2026 - 11:07pm
Expires:
June 28, 2026 - 11:00am
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 until 4 AM MDT early this morning.
* AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, 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 4 AM MDT early
this morning. For the second Red Flag Warning, from noon today
to 10 PM MDT this evening. For the Fire Weather Watch, from
Monday afternoon through Monday evening.
* WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...7 to 12 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:
Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast Area; Paradox Valley
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Junction CO
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