Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued March 30 at 1:12AM MDT until March 30 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 30, 2026 - 12:12am
Expires:
March 30, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a Red
Flag Warning below 9000 feet for gusty winds, low relative
humidity and dry fuels, which is in effect from noon today to
8 PM MDT this evening.
* AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 201 Routt
Forecast Area below 9000 feet.
* TIMING...From noon today to 8 PM MDT this evening.
* WINDS...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...12 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:
Routt
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Junction CO
Sender: