Weather Alert Watch
Severe Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning for West Jackson and West Grand Counties Above 9000 Feet

Impacts: Conditions will be favorable for rapid fire spread. Avoid outdoor burning and any activity that may produce a spark and start a wildfire.

COWest Jackson and West Grand Counties Above 9000 Feet

Official alert brief

AFFECTED AREA

Fire weather zone 217.

TIMING

From noon today to 8 PM MDT this evening.

WINDS

West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

RELATIVE HUMIDITY

As low as 13 percent.

IMPACTS

Conditions will be favorable for rapid fire spread. Avoid outdoor burning and any activity that may produce a spark and start a wildfire.

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.