Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued June 16 at 9:15AM MDT until June 17 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 16, 2025 - 8:15am
Expires:
June 16, 2025 - 7:00pm
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 noon to 8 PM MDT Tuesday. The Fire
Weather Watch is no longer in effect.
* AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, 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.
* TIMING...For the first Red Flag Warning, from 1 PM this
afternoon to 8 PM MDT this evening. For the second Red Flag
Warning, from noon to 8 PM MDT Tuesday.
* WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 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:
Paradox Valley; Northern San Juan; North Fork; Gunnison Basin
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Junction CO