Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued May 21 at 6:55PM MDT until May 21 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 21, 2026 - 5:55pm
Expires:
May 21, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description:
* AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 207 Southwest
Colorado Lower Forecast Area and Fire Weather Zone 290 Paradox
Valley Forecast Area. In Utah, Fire Weather Zone 490 Colorado
River Basin.
* TIMING...Until 9 PM MDT this evening.
* WINDS...Northwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...9 to 14 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:
Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast Area; Paradox Valley; Colorado River Basin
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Junction CO
Sender: