Headline:
Fire Weather Watch issued June 30 at 1:19PM MDT until July 2 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Event:
Fire Weather Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
June 30, 2026 - 12:19pm
Expires:
June 30, 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 Thursday afternoon through
Thursday evening.
* AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 291 Northern
San Juan Forecast Area and Fire Weather Zone 293 Gunnison
Basin Forecast Area.
* TIMING...For the Red Flag Warning, until 9 PM MDT this
evening. For the Fire Weather Watch, from Thursday afternoon
through Thursday evening.
* WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 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:
Northern San Juan; Gunnison Basin
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Junction CO
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