Red Flag Warning for Routt; Southeast Utah
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 for gusty winds, low relative humidity and dry fuels, which is in effect from noon to 10 PM MDT Tuesday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.
AFFECTED AREA
In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 201 Routt Forecast Area. In Utah, Fire Weather Zone 491 Southeast Utah.
TIMING
From noon to 10 PM MDT Tuesday.
WINDS
West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
RELATIVE HUMIDITY
5 to 10 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.