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Home Return to list Fire Weather Watch 0018 Issued by the Grand Junction Forecast Office
Action: New Issued At: 2026-06-18 13:11:25 383 WWUS85 KGJT 181811 RFWGJT URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Junction CO 1211 PM MDT Thu Jun 18 2026 COZ200>203-205-207-290>295-UTZ486-487-490-491-190215- /O.NEW.KGJT.FW.A.0018.260620T1800Z-260621T0400Z/ Little Snake Forecast Area-Routt Forecast Area- White River Forecast Area-Lower Colorado River- Colorado River Headwaters-Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast Area- Paradox Valley Forecast Area-Northern San Juan Forecast Area- North Fork Forecast Area-Gunnison Basin Forecast Area- Southwest Colorado Upper West Forecast Area- Southwest Colorado Upper East Forecast Area-Eastern Uinta Basin- Book Cliffs-Colorado River Basin-Southeast Utah- 1211 PM MDT Thu Jun 18 2026 ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 200, 201, 202, 203, 205, 207, 290, 291, 292, 293, 294, 295, 486, 487, 490, AND 491... The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a Fire Weather Watch for gusty winds, low relative humidity and dry fuels, which is in effect from Saturday afternoon through Saturday evening. * AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 200 Little Snake Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 201 Routt Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 202 White River Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 203 Lower Colorado River, Fire Weather Zone 205 Colorado River Headwaters, Fire Weather Zone 207 Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 290 Paradox Valley Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 291 Northern San Juan Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 292 North Fork Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 293 Gunnison Basin Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 294 Southwest Colorado Upper West Forecast Area and Fire Weather Zone 295 Southwest Colorado Upper East Forecast Area. In Utah, Fire Weather Zone 486 Eastern Uinta Basin, Fire Weather Zone 487 Book Cliffs, Fire Weather Zone 490 Colorado River Basin and Fire Weather Zone 491 Southeast Utah. * TIMING...From Saturday afternoon through Saturday evening. * WINDS...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...6 to 11 percent. * IMPACTS...Fires will catch and spread quickly. Exercise extreme caution with any outdoor burning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-06-18 14:44:58 386 WWUS85 KGJT 181944 RFWGJT URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Junction CO 144 PM MDT Thu Jun 18 2026 COZ200>203-205-207-290>295-UTZ486-487-490-491-190600- /O.CON.KGJT.FW.A.0018.260620T1800Z-260621T0400Z/ Little Snake Forecast Area-Routt Forecast Area- White River Forecast Area-Lower Colorado River- Colorado River Headwaters-Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast Area- Paradox Valley Forecast Area-Northern San Juan Forecast Area- North Fork Forecast Area-Gunnison Basin Forecast Area- Southwest Colorado Upper West Forecast Area- Southwest Colorado Upper East Forecast Area-Eastern Uinta Basin- Book Cliffs-Colorado River Basin-Southeast Utah- 144 PM MDT Thu Jun 18 2026 ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 200, 201, 202, 203, 205, 207, 290, 291, 292, 293, 294, 295, 486, 487, 490, AND 491... * AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 200 Little Snake Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 201 Routt Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 202 White River Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 203 Lower Colorado River, Fire Weather Zone 205 Colorado River Headwaters, Fire Weather Zone 207 Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 290 Paradox Valley Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 291 Northern San Juan Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 292 North Fork Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 293 Gunnison Basin Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 294 Southwest Colorado Upper West Forecast Area and Fire Weather Zone 295 Southwest Colorado Upper East Forecast Area. In Utah, Fire Weather Zone 486 Eastern Uinta Basin, Fire Weather Zone 487 Book Cliffs, Fire Weather Zone 490 Colorado River Basin and Fire Weather Zone 491 Southeast Utah. * TIMING...From Saturday afternoon through Saturday evening. * WINDS...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...6 to 11 percent. * IMPACTS...Fires will catch and spread quickly. Exercise extreme caution with any outdoor burning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-06-18 21:57:44 858 WWUS85 KGJT 190257 RFWGJT URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Junction CO 857 PM MDT Thu Jun 18 2026 COZ200>203-205-207-290>295-UTZ486-487-490-491-192000- /O.CON.KGJT.FW.A.0018.260620T1800Z-260621T0400Z/ Little Snake Forecast Area-Routt Forecast Area- White River Forecast Area-Lower Colorado River- Colorado River Headwaters-Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast Area- Paradox Valley Forecast Area-Northern San Juan Forecast Area- North Fork Forecast Area-Gunnison Basin Forecast Area- Southwest Colorado Upper West Forecast Area- Southwest Colorado Upper East Forecast Area-Eastern Uinta Basin- Book Cliffs-Colorado River Basin-Southeast Utah- 857 PM MDT Thu Jun 18 2026 ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 200, 201, 202, 203, 205, 207, 290, 291, 292, 293, 294, 295, 486, 487, 490, AND 491... * AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 200 Little Snake Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 201 Routt Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 202 White River Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 203 Lower Colorado River, Fire Weather Zone 205 Colorado River Headwaters, Fire Weather Zone 207 Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 290 Paradox Valley Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 291 Northern San Juan Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 292 North Fork Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 293 Gunnison Basin Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 294 Southwest Colorado Upper West Forecast Area and Fire Weather Zone 295 Southwest Colorado Upper East Forecast Area. In Utah, Fire Weather Zone 486 Eastern Uinta Basin, Fire Weather Zone 487 Book Cliffs, Fire Weather Zone 490 Colorado River Basin and Fire Weather Zone 491 Southeast Utah. * TIMING...From Saturday afternoon through Saturday evening. * WINDS...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...6 to 11 percent. * IMPACTS...Fires will catch and spread quickly. Exercise extreme caution with any outdoor burning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings. && $$ Action: Upgraded Issued At: 2026-06-19 12:42:18 148 WWUS85 KGJT 191741 RFWGJT URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Junction CO 1141 AM MDT Fri Jun 19 2026 COZ200>202-207-290>294-UTZ486-487-490-491-200145- /O.UPG.KGJT.FW.A.0018.260620T1800Z-260621T0400Z/ /O.NEW.KGJT.FW.W.0032.260620T1800Z-260621T0400Z/ Little Snake Forecast Area-Routt Forecast Area- White River Forecast Area-Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast Area- Paradox Valley Forecast Area-Northern San Juan Forecast Area- North Fork Forecast Area-Gunnison Basin Forecast Area- Southwest Colorado Upper West Forecast Area-Eastern Uinta Basin- Book Cliffs-Colorado River Basin-Southeast Utah- 1141 AM MDT Fri Jun 19 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 10 PM MDT SATURDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 200, 201, 202, 207, 290, 291, 292, 293, 294, 486, 487, 490, AND 491... 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 Saturday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 200 Little Snake Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 201 Routt Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 202 White River Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 207 Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 290 Paradox Valley Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 291 Northern San Juan Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 292 North Fork Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 293 Gunnison Basin Forecast Area and Fire Weather Zone 294 Southwest Colorado Upper West Forecast Area. In Utah, Fire Weather Zone 486 Eastern Uinta Basin, Fire Weather Zone 487 Book Cliffs, Fire Weather Zone 490 Colorado River Basin and Fire Weather Zone 491 Southeast Utah. * TIMING...From noon to 10 PM MDT Saturday. * WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...6 to 11 percent. * IMPACTS...Fires will catch and spread quickly. Exercise extreme caution with any outdoor burning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && $$ COZ203-205-200145- /O.UPG.KGJT.FW.A.0018.260620T1800Z-260621T0400Z/ /O.NEW.KGJT.FW.W.0032.260620T1800Z-260621T0400Z/ Lower Colorado River-Colorado River Headwaters- 1141 AM MDT Fri Jun 19 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 10 PM MDT SATURDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 203 AND 205 BELOW 8000 FEET... 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 10 PM MDT Saturday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 203 Lower Colorado River and Fire Weather Zone 205 Colorado River Headwaters below 8000 feet. * TIMING...From noon to 10 PM MDT Saturday. * WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...6 to 11 percent. * IMPACTS...Fires will catch and spread quickly. Exercise extreme caution with any outdoor burning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && $$ COZ295-200145- /O.UPG.KGJT.FW.A.0018.260620T1800Z-260621T0400Z/ /O.NEW.KGJT.FW.W.0032.260620T1800Z-260621T0400Z/ Southwest Colorado Upper East Forecast Area- 1141 AM MDT Fri Jun 19 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 10 PM MDT SATURDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 295 BELOW 9000 FEET... The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a Red Flag Warning below 9000 feet for gusty winds, low relative humidity and dry fuels, which is in effect from noon to 10 PM MDT Saturday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 295 Southwest Colorado Upper East Forecast Area below 9000 feet. * TIMING...From noon to 10 PM MDT Saturday. * WINDS...Southwest 5 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...7 to 12 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. && $$ Action: Upgraded Issued At: 2026-06-19 12:42:18 148 WWUS85 KGJT 191741 RFWGJT URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Junction CO 1141 AM MDT Fri Jun 19 2026 COZ200>202-207-290>294-UTZ486-487-490-491-200145- /O.UPG.KGJT.FW.A.0018.260620T1800Z-260621T0400Z/ /O.NEW.KGJT.FW.W.0032.260620T1800Z-260621T0400Z/ Little Snake Forecast Area-Routt Forecast Area- White River Forecast Area-Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast Area- Paradox Valley Forecast Area-Northern San Juan Forecast Area- North Fork Forecast Area-Gunnison Basin Forecast Area- Southwest Colorado Upper West Forecast Area-Eastern Uinta Basin- Book Cliffs-Colorado River Basin-Southeast Utah- 1141 AM MDT Fri Jun 19 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 10 PM MDT SATURDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 200, 201, 202, 207, 290, 291, 292, 293, 294, 486, 487, 490, AND 491... 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 Saturday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 200 Little Snake Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 201 Routt Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 202 White River Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 207 Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 290 Paradox Valley Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 291 Northern San Juan Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 292 North Fork Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 293 Gunnison Basin Forecast Area and Fire Weather Zone 294 Southwest Colorado Upper West Forecast Area. In Utah, Fire Weather Zone 486 Eastern Uinta Basin, Fire Weather Zone 487 Book Cliffs, Fire Weather Zone 490 Colorado River Basin and Fire Weather Zone 491 Southeast Utah. * TIMING...From noon to 10 PM MDT Saturday. * WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...6 to 11 percent. * IMPACTS...Fires will catch and spread quickly. Exercise extreme caution with any outdoor burning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && $$ COZ203-205-200145- /O.UPG.KGJT.FW.A.0018.260620T1800Z-260621T0400Z/ /O.NEW.KGJT.FW.W.0032.260620T1800Z-260621T0400Z/ Lower Colorado River-Colorado River Headwaters- 1141 AM MDT Fri Jun 19 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 10 PM MDT SATURDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 203 AND 205 BELOW 8000 FEET... The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a Red Flag Warning below 8000 feet for gusty winds, low relative humidity and dry fuels, which is in effect from noon to 10 PM MDT Saturday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 203 Lower Colorado River and Fire Weather Zone 205 Colorado River Headwaters below 8000 feet. * TIMING...From noon to 10 PM MDT Saturday. * WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...6 to 11 percent. * IMPACTS...Fires will catch and spread quickly. Exercise extreme caution with any outdoor burning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. && $$ COZ295-200145- /O.UPG.KGJT.FW.A.0018.260620T1800Z-260621T0400Z/ /O.NEW.KGJT.FW.W.0032.260620T1800Z-260621T0400Z/ Southwest Colorado Upper East Forecast Area- 1141 AM MDT Fri Jun 19 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 10 PM MDT SATURDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 295 BELOW 9000 FEET... 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 Saturday. 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...From noon to 10 PM MDT Saturday. * WINDS...Southwest 5 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...7 to 12 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && $$ Action: Upgraded Issued At: 2026-06-19 12:42:18 148 WWUS85 KGJT 191741 RFWGJT URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Junction CO 1141 AM MDT Fri Jun 19 2026 COZ200>202-207-290>294-UTZ486-487-490-491-200145- /O.UPG.KGJT.FW.A.0018.260620T1800Z-260621T0400Z/ /O.NEW.KGJT.FW.W.0032.260620T1800Z-260621T0400Z/ Little Snake Forecast Area-Routt Forecast Area- White River Forecast Area-Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast Area- Paradox Valley Forecast Area-Northern San Juan Forecast Area- North Fork Forecast Area-Gunnison Basin Forecast Area- Southwest Colorado Upper West Forecast Area-Eastern Uinta Basin- Book Cliffs-Colorado River Basin-Southeast Utah- 1141 AM MDT Fri Jun 19 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 10 PM MDT SATURDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 200, 201, 202, 207, 290, 291, 292, 293, 294, 486, 487, 490, AND 491... 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 Saturday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 200 Little Snake Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 201 Routt Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 202 White River Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 207 Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 290 Paradox Valley Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 291 Northern San Juan Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 292 North Fork Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 293 Gunnison Basin Forecast Area and Fire Weather Zone 294 Southwest Colorado Upper West Forecast Area. In Utah, Fire Weather Zone 486 Eastern Uinta Basin, Fire Weather Zone 487 Book Cliffs, Fire Weather Zone 490 Colorado River Basin and Fire Weather Zone 491 Southeast Utah. * TIMING...From noon to 10 PM MDT Saturday. * WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...6 to 11 percent. * IMPACTS...Fires will catch and spread quickly. Exercise extreme caution with any outdoor burning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && $$ COZ203-205-200145- /O.UPG.KGJT.FW.A.0018.260620T1800Z-260621T0400Z/ /O.NEW.KGJT.FW.W.0032.260620T1800Z-260621T0400Z/ Lower Colorado River-Colorado River Headwaters- 1141 AM MDT Fri Jun 19 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 10 PM MDT SATURDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 203 AND 205 BELOW 8000 FEET... 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 10 PM MDT Saturday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 203 Lower Colorado River and Fire Weather Zone 205 Colorado River Headwaters below 8000 feet. * TIMING...From noon to 10 PM MDT Saturday. * WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...6 to 11 percent. * IMPACTS...Fires will catch and spread quickly. Exercise extreme caution with any outdoor burning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && $$ COZ295-200145- /O.UPG.KGJT.FW.A.0018.260620T1800Z-260621T0400Z/ /O.NEW.KGJT.FW.W.0032.260620T1800Z-260621T0400Z/ Southwest Colorado Upper East Forecast Area- 1141 AM MDT Fri Jun 19 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 10 PM MDT SATURDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 295 BELOW 9000 FEET... The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a Red Flag Warning below 9000 feet for gusty winds, low relative humidity and dry fuels, which is in effect from noon to 10 PM MDT Saturday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 295 Southwest Colorado Upper East Forecast Area below 9000 feet. * TIMING...From noon to 10 PM MDT Saturday. * WINDS...Southwest 5 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...7 to 12 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. && $$ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||