Headline:
Fire Weather Watch issued June 15 at 2:15AM MDT until June 16 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Event:
Fire Weather Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
June 15, 2025 - 1:15am
Expires:
June 15, 2025 - 5:15pm
Description:
The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a Fire
Weather Watch for gusty winds, low relative humidity and dry
fuels, which is in effect from Monday afternoon through Monday
evening.
* AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 201 Routt
Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 203 Lower Colorado River,
Fire Weather Zone 205 Colorado River Headwaters, Fire Weather
Zone 290 Paradox Valley Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 291
Northern San Juan Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 292 North
Fork Forecast Area and Fire Weather Zone 293 Gunnison Basin
Forecast Area. In Utah, Fire Weather Zone 490 Colorado River
Basin.
* TIMING...From Monday afternoon through Monday evening.
* WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...5 to 10 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread
quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Instruction:
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.
Area Description:
Routt; Lower Colorado River; Colorado River Headwaters; Paradox Valley; Northern San Juan; North Fork; Gunnison Basin; Colorado River Basin
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Junction CO