Headline:
Fire Weather Watch issued May 10 at 10:03PM MDT until May 13 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Event:
Fire Weather Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
May 10, 2026 - 9:03pm
Expires:
May 11, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a Fire
Weather Watch for gusty winds, low relative humidity and dry
fuels, which is in effect from Wednesday afternoon through
Wednesday evening.
* AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 200 Little
Snake Forecast Area and Fire Weather Zone 202 White River
Forecast Area.
* TIMING...From Wednesday afternoon through Wednesday evening.
* WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...8 to 13 percent.
* IMPACTS...Fires will catch and spread quickly. Exercise
extreme caution with any outdoor burning.
Instruction:
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; White River
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Junction CO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov