Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued May 21 at 5:48AM MDT until May 21 at 7:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 21, 2026 - 4:48am
Expires:
May 21, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
* AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 290 Paradox
Valley Forecast Area. In Utah, Fire Weather Zone 490 Colorado
River Basin.
* TIMING...From 1 PM this afternoon to 7 PM MDT this evening.
* WINDS...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...12 to 17 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread
quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
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; Colorado River Basin
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Junction CO
Sender: