Headline:
Fire Weather Watch issued June 10 at 11:51AM MDT until June 12 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Event:
Fire Weather Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
June 10, 2026 - 10:51am
Expires:
June 10, 2026 - 11:00pm
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 Friday morning through Friday
evening. The Fire Weather Watch has been cancelled.
* AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 291 Northern
San Juan Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 292 North Fork
Forecast Area and Fire Weather Zone 294 Southwest Colorado
Upper West Forecast Area.
* TIMING...For the Red Flag Warning, until 10 PM MDT this
evening. For the Fire Weather Watch, from Friday morning
through Friday evening.
* WINDS...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...7 to 12 percent.
* IMPACTS...Fires will catch and spread quickly. Exercise
extreme caution with any outdoor burning.
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:
Northern San Juan; North Fork; Southwest Colorado Upper West Forecast Area
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Junction CO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov