Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued June 16 at 8:57PM MDT until June 17 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 16, 2026 - 7:57pm
Expires:
June 17, 2026 - 4:00am
Description:
Winds have weakened, therefore today's Red Flag Warnings
will be allowed to expire. Red Flag Warnings remain in
effect for tomorrow from noon to 9PM MDT.
* AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 203 Lower
Colorado River and Fire Weather Zone 205 Colorado River
Headwaters below 8000 feet.
* TIMING...From noon to 9 PM MDT Wednesday.
* WINDS...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...8 to 13 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: