Headline:
Fire Weather Watch issued June 8 at 11:17AM MDT until June 11 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Event:
Fire Weather Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
June 8, 2026 - 10:17am
Expires:
June 8, 2026 - 6:30pm
Description:
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 until 10 PM MDT this evening. A Red
Flag Warning has also been issued from 10 AM to 10 PM MDT
Tuesday. In addition, a Red Flag Warning for gusty winds, low
relative humidity and dry fuels has been issued. This Red Flag
Warning is in effect from 10 AM to 10 PM MDT Wednesday. In
addition, a Fire Weather Watch for gusty winds, low relative
humidity and dry fuels has been issued. This Fire Weather Watch
is in effect from Thursday morning through Thursday evening.
* AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 294 Southwest
Colorado Upper West Forecast Area.
* TIMING...For the first Red Flag Warning, until 10 PM MDT this
evening. For the second Red Flag Warning, from 10 AM to 10 PM
MDT Tuesday. For the third Red Flag Warning, from 10 AM to 10
PM MDT Wednesday. For the Fire Weather Watch, from Thursday
morning through Thursday evening.
* WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 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.
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:
Southwest Colorado Upper West Forecast Area
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Junction CO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov