Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued August 4 at 12:19PM MDT until August 5 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 4, 2026 - 11:19am
Expires:
August 5, 2026 - 8:00am
Description:
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 1 PM to 8 PM MDT Wednesday.
* AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 205 Colorado
River Headwaters.
* TIMING...For the first Red Flag Warning, until 7 PM MDT this
evening. For the second Red Flag Warning, from 1 PM to 8 PM
MDT Wednesday.
* WINDS...West 10 to 20 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.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Colorado River Headwaters
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Junction CO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov