Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued May 15 at 9:51PM MDT until May 16 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 15, 2026 - 8:51pm
Expires:
May 16, 2026 - 5:00am
Description:
* AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 203 Lower
Colorado River and Fire Weather Zone 205 Colorado River
Headwaters below 8000 feet.
* TIMING...From noon to 8 PM MDT Saturday.
* WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 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.
Area Description:
Lower Colorado River; Colorado River Headwaters
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Junction CO
Sender: