Weather Alert Watch
Severe Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning for Lower Colorado River

Impacts: Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

COLower Colorado River

Official alert brief

AFFECTED AREA

In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 203 Lower Colorado River below 8000 feet.

TIMING

Until 8 PM MDT this evening.

WINDS

Southwest 5 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

RELATIVE HUMIDITY

6 to 11 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.