Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued July 2 at 7:57PM MDT until July 3 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 2, 2026 - 6:57pm
Expires:
July 3, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description:
* AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 207 Southwest
Colorado Lower Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 290 Paradox
Valley Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 291 Northern San Juan
Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 292 North Fork Forecast Area,
Fire Weather Zone 293 Gunnison Basin Forecast Area and Fire
Weather Zone 294 Southwest Colorado Upper West Forecast Area.
* TIMING...From noon to 8 PM MDT Friday.
* WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts 25 to 35 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...5 to 10 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread
quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
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 Lower Forecast Area; Paradox Valley; Northern San Juan; North Fork; Gunnison Basin; Southwest Colorado Upper West Forecast Area
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Junction CO
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