NWS / NOAA weather: Red Flag Warning issued August 3 at 12:01PM MDT until August 4 at 7:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO

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 7 PM MDT Tuesday.

* AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 201 Routt
Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 202 White River Forecast Area
and Fire Weather Zone 205 Colorado River Headwaters.

* TIMING...From 1 PM to 7 PM MDT Tuesday.

* 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.

Severity

Severe (4/5) · CAP Severe

This month

1603rd Weather alert at severity 4+ in the last 30 days