Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued June 28 at 10:04PM MDT until June 29 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
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 with a Red Flag Warning below 9000
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 200 Little
Snake Forecast Area below 9000 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...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...9 to 14 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:
Little Snake
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Junction CO
Sender: