Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued April 20 at 10:17PM MDT until April 22 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 20, 2026 - 9:17pm
Expires:
April 21, 2026 - 5:30am
Description:
Wind gusts up to 45 to 55 mph and critical fuels will overcome
marginal relative humidity values on Wednesday, leading to
widespread critical fire weather conditions in Colorado zones 200
and 202.
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 10 AM to 9 PM MDT Wednesday.
* AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 200 Little
Snake Forecast Area and Fire Weather Zone 202 White River
Forecast Area.
* TIMING...From 10 AM to 9 PM MDT Wednesday.
* WINDS...Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...14 to 19 percent.
* IMPACTS...Elevated fire danger is expected. Fires will catch
and spread rapidly and erratically.
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:
Little Snake; White River
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Junction CO
Sender: