Red Flag Warning for Southwest Colorado Upper East Forecast Area
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 9000 feet 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 The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.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 295 Southwest Colorado Upper East Forecast Area below 9000 feet.
TIMING
For the first Red Flag Warning, until 8 PM MDT this evening. For the second Red Flag Warning, from noon to 10 PM MDT Tuesday.
WINDS
West 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.