Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued May 16 at 1:40AM MDT until May 16 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 16, 2026 - 12:40am
Expires:
May 16, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description:
* AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 290 Paradox
Valley Forecast Area and Fire Weather Zone 292 North Fork
Forecast Area. In Utah, Fire Weather Zone 490 Colorado River
Basin.
* TIMING...From noon today to 8 PM MDT this evening.
* WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 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:
Paradox Valley; North Fork; Colorado River Basin
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Junction CO
Sender: