Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued June 11 at 10:23AM MDT until June 12 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 11, 2026 - 9:23am
Expires:
June 12, 2026 - 5:00am
Description:
The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a Red
Flag Warning for gusty winds, low relative humidity and dry
fuels, which is in effect from 1 PM to 9 PM MDT Friday.
* AFFECTED AREA...In Utah, Fire Weather Zone 486 Eastern Uinta
Basin.
* TIMING...From 1 PM to 9 PM MDT Friday.
* WINDS...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...6 to 11 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:
Eastern Uintah Basin
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Junction CO
Sender: