Mesa County, CO
Alerts
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In effect from Friday 06/12 1:12 PM MDT – Friday 06/12 9:00 PM MDT
Issued by NWS Grand Junction CO
Affected Area
In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 203 Lower Colorado River below 8000 feet.
Timing
Until 9 PM MDT this evening.
Winds
West 5 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
Relative Humidity
7 to 12 percent.
Impacts
Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
What to Do
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.
Areas Impacted
- Lower Colorado River
In effect from Friday 06/12 1:12 PM MDT – Friday 06/12 9:00 PM MDT
Issued by NWS Grand Junction CO
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 1 PM to 8 PM MDT Saturday.
Affected Area
In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 205 Colorado River Headwaters below 8000 feet.
Timing
For the first Red Flag Warning, until 9 PM MDT this evening. For the second Red Flag Warning, from 1 PM to 8 PM MDT Saturday.
Winds
West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
Relative Humidity
8 to 13 percent.
Impacts
Fires will catch and spread quickly. Exercise extreme caution with any outdoor burning.
What to Do
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.
Areas Impacted
- Colorado River Headwaters
In effect from Saturday 06/13 1:00 PM MDT – Saturday 06/13 8:00 PM MDT
Issued by NWS Grand Junction CO
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 1 PM to 8 PM MDT Saturday.
Affected Area
In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 205 Colorado River Headwaters below 8000 feet.
Timing
For the first Red Flag Warning, until 9 PM MDT this evening. For the second Red Flag Warning, from 1 PM to 8 PM MDT Saturday.
Winds
West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
Relative Humidity
8 to 13 percent.
Impacts
Fires will catch and spread quickly. Exercise extreme caution with any outdoor burning.
What to Do
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.
Areas Impacted
- Colorado River Headwaters
Briefings
From the Forecaster
Weather Story
Created by the NWS Grand Junction WFO
Red Flag Warnings in effect today for most of northeastern Utah and Western Colorado as hot, dry and windy conditions return to the region. Observe fire bans and exercise extra care to prevent wildfires. A weak surge of moisture this weekend will bring a brief pause in the critical fire weather conditions and may produce a few light showers and thunderstorms in the mountains Sunday. Hot, dry weather returns next week.
Seven-day Weather Risk Overview
The graphic shows the daily risk summary for 7 days. Daily risk is based on highest risk factor for that day.
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