Headline:
Fire Weather Watch issued March 27 at 11:10AM MDT until March 30 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Event:
Fire Weather Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
March 27, 2026 - 10:10am
Expires:
March 28, 2026 - 3:15am
Description:
The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a Red
Flag Warning below 8000 feet for gusty winds, low relative
humidity and dry fuels, which is in effect from noon to 8 PM MDT
Saturday. A Fire Weather Watch has also been issued. This Fire
Weather Watch below 8000 feet for gusty winds, low relative
humidity and dry fuels is in effect from Monday afternoon through
Monday evening.
* AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 200 Little
Snake Forecast Area and Fire Weather Zone 202 White River
Forecast Area below 8000 feet.
* TIMING...For the Red Flag Warning, from noon to 8 PM MDT
Saturday. For the Fire Weather Watch, from Monday afternoon
through Monday evening.
* WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts 40 to 50 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...10 to 15 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:
Little Snake; White River
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Junction CO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov