Red Flag Warning for Colorado River Headwaters
Impacts: Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Official alert brief
The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a Red Flag Warning below 8000 feet for gusty winds, low relative humidity and dry fuels, which is in effect from noon to 8 PM MDT Thursday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.
AFFECTED AREA
In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 205 Colorado River Headwaters below 8000 feet.
TIMING
For the first Red Flag Warning, until 8 PM MDT this evening. For the second Red Flag Warning, from noon to 8 PM MDT Thursday.
WINDS
Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
RELATIVE HUMIDITY
7 to 12 percent.
IMPACTS
Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Instructions
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.