


Red Flag Warning
Issued by NWS Grand Junction, CO
Issued by NWS Grand Junction, CO
531 WWUS85 KGJT 100813 RFWGJT URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Junction CO 213 AM MDT Sun Aug 10 2025 COZ207-102145- /O.NEW.KGJT.FW.W.0033.250810T1900Z-250811T0300Z/ Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast Area- 213 AM MDT Sun Aug 10 2025 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 207... 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 this afternoon to 9 PM MDT this evening. * AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 207 Southwest Colorado Forecast Area. * TIMING...From 1 PM this afternoon to 9 PM MDT this evening. * WINDS...Northwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...9 to 14 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. && $$