Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued June 28 at 8:25AM MDT until June 28 at 10:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 28, 2026 - 7:25am
Expires:
June 28, 2026 - 9:00pm
Description:
...THIS IS A PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION FOR SOUTHWESTERN
COLORADO AND SOUTHEASTERN UTAH FOR AREAS AROUND ONGOING WILDFIRES...
Several large wildfires developed across the region yesterday and
exhibited extreme wildfire behavior. Atmospheric conditions are
on track to be similar today as yesterday, and thus rapid wildfire
spread will again be possible. The most concerning conditions are
generally located near current wildfires, but any new wildfire
development will also be capable of extreme behavior.
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 from noon today to 10 PM MDT this
evening.
* THIS IS A PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION FOR SOUTHWESTERN
COLORADO AND SOUTHEASTERN UTAH.
* AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 291 Northern San
Juan Forecast Area.
* TIMING...From noon today to 10 PM MDT this evening.
* WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...10 to 15 percent.
* IMPACTS...Extreme fire danger is expected. Fires will spread
uncontrollably and could be very destructive.
Instruction:
This is a Particularly Dangerous Situation that poses a
significant threat to life and property in the event of a wildfire
start. Residents are urged to assemble an emergency supply kit
and know their evacuations routes. In some cases, safe and timely
evacuation may not be possible should a fire approach. Have
multiple ways to receive instructions from emergency services, and
evacuate if ordered to or if a fire approaches.
Area Description:
Northern San Juan
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Junction CO
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