Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued June 30 at 6:08PM MDT until June 30 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 30, 2026 - 5:08pm
Expires:
July 1, 2026 - 7:00am
Description:
* AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 205 Colorado
River Headwaters below 8000 feet.
* TIMING...For the first Red Flag Warning, until 9 PM MDT this
evening. For the second Red Flag Warning, from noon to 8 PM
MDT Wednesday. 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...7 to 12 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:
Colorado River Headwaters
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Junction CO
Sender: