Red Flag Warning
Issued by NWS Grand Junction, CO

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URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
205 AM MDT Sat Apr 26 2025

COZ207-292-270300-
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/O.NEW.KGJT.FW.W.0007.250427T1800Z-250428T0200Z/
/O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0006.250426T1800Z-250427T0200Z/
Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast Area-North Fork Forecast Area-
205 AM MDT Sat Apr 26 2025

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 PM MDT
THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS
FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 207 AND 292...

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM MDT SUNDAY FOR
GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER
ZONES 207 AND 292...

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 8 PM MDT Sunday. The Fire
Weather Watch is no longer in effect.

* AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 207 Southwest
  Colorado Lower Forecast Area and Fire Weather Zone 292 North
  Fork Forecast Area.

* TIMING...For the first Red Flag Warning, from noon today to 8
  PM MDT this evening. For the second Red Flag Warning, from
  noon to 8 PM MDT Sunday.

* WINDS...South 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...9 to 14 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.

&&

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COZ203-205-270300-
/O.UPG.KGJT.FW.A.0005.250427T1800Z-250428T0200Z/
/O.NEW.KGJT.FW.W.0007.250427T1800Z-250428T0200Z/
/O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0006.250426T1800Z-250427T0200Z/
Lower Colorado River-Colorado River Headwaters-
205 AM MDT Sat Apr 26 2025

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 PM MDT
THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS
FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 203 AND 205 BELOW 7000 FEET...

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM MDT SUNDAY FOR
GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER
ZONES 203 AND 205 BELOW 7000 FEET...

The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a Red
Flag Warning below 7000 feet for gusty winds, low relative
humidity and dry fuels, which is in effect from noon to 8 PM MDT
Sunday. 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 7000 feet.

* TIMING...For the first Red Flag Warning, from noon today to 8
  PM MDT this evening. For the second Red Flag Warning, from
  noon to 8 PM MDT Sunday.

* WINDS...South 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...8 to 13 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.

&&

$$