Headline:
Fire Weather Watch issued May 27 at 10:17PM MDT until May 29 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Event:
Fire Weather Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
May 27, 2026 - 9:17pm
Expires:
May 28, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description:
Thursday's Red Flag Warning and Friday's Fire Weather Watch have
been expanded to include Colorado Fire Weather Zone 292 and Utah
Fire Weather Zone 491.
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 from 1 PM to 8 PM MDT Thursday. A Fire
Weather Watch has also been issued. This Fire Weather Watch for
gusty winds, low relative humidity and dry fuels is in effect
from Friday afternoon through Friday evening.
* AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 292 North Fork
Forecast Area. In Utah, Fire Weather Zone 491 Southeast Utah.
* TIMING...For the Red Flag Warning, from 1 PM to 8 PM MDT
Thursday. For the Fire Weather Watch, from Friday afternoon
through Friday evening.
* WINDS...South 15 to 25 mph with gusts up 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.
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:
North Fork; Southeast Utah
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Junction CO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov