Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued March 28 at 10:00PM MDT until March 29 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 28, 2026 - 9:00pm
Expires:
March 29, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description:
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM MDT MONDAY FOR
GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER
ZONES 203 AND 205 BELOW 7500 FEET...
The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a Red
Flag Warning below 7500 feet for gusty winds, low relative
humidity and dry fuels, which is in effect from noon to 8 PM MDT
Monday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.
* AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 203 Lower
Colorado River and Fire Weather Zone 205 Colorado River
Headwaters below 7500 feet.
* TIMING...For the first Red Flag Warning, from noon to 8 PM MDT
Sunday. For the second Red Flag Warning, from noon to 8 PM MDT
Monday.
* WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...11 to 16 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: