Headline:
Fire Weather Watch issued June 28 at 10:04PM MDT until June 30 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Event:
Fire Weather Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
June 28, 2026 - 9:04pm
Expires:
June 29, 2026 - 5:15am
Description:
The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has replaced
Monday's Fire Weather Watch a Red Flag Warning below 8000 feet
for gusty winds, low relative humidity and dry fuels, which is in
effect from noon to 8 PM MDT Monday. 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 Tuesday
afternoon through Tuesday evening.
* AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 203 Lower
Colorado River below 8000 feet.
* TIMING...For the Red Flag Warning, from noon to 8 PM MDT
Monday. For the Fire Weather Watch, from Tuesday afternoon
through Tuesday evening.
* WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...8 to 13 percent.
* IMPACTS...Fires will catch and spread quickly. Exercise
extreme caution with any outdoor burning.
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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