Red Flag Warning for Gunnison Basin
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Colorado River Headwaters, Gunnison Basin
- Effective
- Ends or expires
- Official severity
- Severe
- Official urgency
- Expected
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- Likely
What is happening
Impacts: Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
What the bulletin says to do
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.
Full official description
Bulletin details
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 8 PM MDT Wednesday. * AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 293 Gunnison Basin Forecast Area. * TIMING...From 1 PM to 8 PM MDT Wednesday. * WINDS...Northwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...8 to 13 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
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Official revisions
- Alert
Red Flag Warning issued August 4 at 12:19PM MDT until August 5 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Official revision - Alert
Red Flag Warning issued August 4 at 12:19PM MDT until August 5 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
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Source and limitations
Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Grand Junction CO. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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