Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued April 24 at 2:44PM MDT until April 25 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 24, 2025 - 1:44pm
Expires:
April 25, 2025 - 12:45am
Description:
The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a Fire
Weather Watch for gusty winds, low relative humidity and dry
fuels, which is in effect from Sunday afternoon through Sunday
evening. A Red Flag Warning remains in effect from noon to 8 PM
Friday and a Fire Weather Watch remains in effect Saturday
afternoon through Saturday evening.
* 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 Red Flag Warning, from noon to 8 PM MDT
Friday. For the first Fire Weather Watch, from Saturday
afternoon through Saturday evening. For the second Fire
Weather Watch, from Sunday afternoon through Sunday evening.
* WINDS...For Friday and Saturday, south 15 to 20 mph with gusts
to 40 mph. For Sunday south 20 to 30 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.
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.
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.
Area Description:
Lower Colorado River; Colorado River Headwaters
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Junction CO