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 Fire
Weather Watch for gusty winds, low relative humidity and dry
fuels, which is in effect from Thursday morning through Thursday
evening.
* AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 201 Routt
Forecast Area.
* TIMING...From Thursday morning through Thursday evening.
* WINDS...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...10 to 15 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread
quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
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:
Routt
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Junction CO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov