Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued August 5 at 3:30AM MDT until August 5 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 5, 2026 - 2:30am
Expires:
August 5, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
* AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 205 Colorado
River Headwaters and Fire Weather Zone 293 Gunnison Basin
Forecast Area.
* TIMING...From 1 PM this afternoon to 8 PM MDT this evening.
* WINDS...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...8 to 13 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; Gunnison Basin
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Junction CO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov