Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued June 25 at 11:08AM MDT until June 28 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 25, 2026 - 10:08am
Expires:
June 25, 2026 - 11:00pm
Description:
The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a Red
Flag Warning below 9000 feet for gusty winds, low relative
humidity and dry fuels, which is in effect from 10 AM Saturday to
midnight MDT Saturday night. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer
in effect.
* AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 295 Southwest
Colorado Upper East Forecast Area below 9000 feet.
* TIMING...From 10 AM Saturday to midnight MDT Saturday night.
* WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...12 to 17 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.
Area Description:
Southwest Colorado Upper East Forecast Area
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Junction CO
Sender: