Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued June 8 at 9:05PM MDT until June 9 at 10:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 8, 2026 - 8:05pm
Expires:
June 9, 2026 - 11:00am
Description:
The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has cancelled the
Red Flag Warning.
* AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 203 Lower
Colorado River below 8000 feet.
* TIMING...For the first Red Flag Warning, from 10 AM to 10 PM
MDT Tuesday. For the second Red Flag Warning, from 10 AM to 10
PM MDT Wednesday.
* WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts 35 to 45 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...8 to 13 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.
Area Description:
Lower Colorado River
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Junction CO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov