Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued June 26 at 10:58AM MDT until June 28 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 26, 2026 - 9:58am
Expires:
June 27, 2026 - 1:00am
Description:
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 10 PM MDT SUNDAY FOR
GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER
ZONES 487, 490, AND 491...
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 to 10 PM MDT Sunday. The Fire
Weather Watch is no longer in effect.
* AFFECTED AREA...In Utah, Fire Weather Zone 487 Book Cliffs,
Fire Weather Zone 490 Colorado River Basin and Fire Weather
Zone 491 Southeast Utah.
* TIMING...For the first Red Flag Warning, until midnight MDT
Saturday night. For the second Red Flag Warning, from noon to
10 PM MDT Sunday.
* WINDS...Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...7 to 12 percent.
* IMPACTS...Elevated fire danger is expected. Fires will catch
and spread rapidly and erratically.
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:
Book Cliffs; Colorado River Basin; Southeast Utah
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Junction CO
Sender: