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Red Flag Warning 13, NWS Grand Junction, CO

May 30, 201817 counties in Colorado; 4 counties in Utah

NWS Grand Junction, CO issued this red flag warning at May 30, 2018, 4:30 AM MDT for 17 counties in Colorado; 4 counties in Utah. It took effect at May 31, 2018, 10:00 AM MDT. It was in force for 12 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
May 30, 2018, 4:30 AM MDT (10:30 UTC)
In effect from
May 31, 2018, 10:00 AM MDT
Expired
May 31, 2018, 10:00 PM MDT
In force
12 hr
Issued by
NWS Grand Junction, CO
All 21 counties

Archuleta County, CO, Delta County, CO, Dolores County, CO, Eagle County, CO, Garfield County, CO, Gunnison County, CO, Hinsdale County, CO, La Plata County, CO, Mesa County, CO, Moffat County, CO, Montezuma County, CO, Montrose County, CO, Ouray County, CO, Pitkin County, CO, Rio Blanco County, CO, San Juan County, CO, San Miguel County, CO, Daggett County, UT, Grand County, UT, San Juan County, UT, Uintah County, UT

The radar

The Grand Junction radar (KGJX), 39 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 10:33 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

The nearest sounding before it

Grand Junction, CO (KGJT), launched 00:00Z, 10.5 hours before the alert went out and 56 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Grand Junction, CO at 00:00Z on 2018-05-30Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Grand Junction, CO at 00:00Z on 2018-05-30The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 9 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
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No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
3499 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
21 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
9 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
29 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
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The text

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434 
WWUS85 KGJT 301030
RFWGJT

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
430 AM MDT Wed May 30 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM MDT THURSDAY 
FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR MUCH OF 
WESTERN COLORADO AND SOUTHEAST UTAH. THIS INCLUDES COLORADO FIRE 
WEATHER ZONES 200 AND 202 BELOW 7000 FEET, 203 BELOW 9000 FEET, 
205 BELOW 7500 FEET, 207, 290, 291, 292 AND 294, AND UTAH FIRE 
ZONES 490 AND 491 BELOW 7000 FEET...

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM MDT 
THURSDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR 
A PORTION OF SOUTHWEST COLORADO. THIS INCLUDES COLORADO FIRE 
WEATHER ZONES 293 AND 295...

.Gusty winds are expected to develop across eastern Utah and
western Colorado on Thursday ahead of a Pacific trough that will
be approaching from the west. The gusty winds in combination with
very dry air including relative humidity values in the single
digits for most areas will result in critical fire weather
conditions.

COZ207-290>292-294-301830-
/O.UPG.KGJT.FW.A.0007.180531T1600Z-180601T0400Z/
/O.NEW.KGJT.FW.W.0013.180531T1600Z-180601T0400Z/
Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast Area-
Paradox Valley Forecast Area-Northern San Juan Forecast Area-
North Fork Forecast Area-
Southwest Colorado Upper West Forecast Area-
430 AM MDT Wed May 30 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM MDT THURSDAY
FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 207,
290, 291, 292 AND 294...

The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a Red
Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in
effect from 10 AM to 10 PM MDT Thursday. The Fire Weather Watch
is no longer in effect.

* AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 207 Southwest 
  Colorado Lower Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 290 Paradox 
  Valley Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 291 Northern San Juan 
  Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 292 North Fork Forecast Area 
  and Fire Weather Zone 294 Southwest Colorado Upper West 
  Forecast Area.

* WINDS...South 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...4 to 9 percent.

* IMPACTS...New fire starts may be difficult or impossible to 
  control due to fast rates of spread. Outdoor burning is 
  strongly discouraged.

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.

&&

$$

COZ200-202-301830-
/O.UPG.KGJT.FW.A.0007.180531T1600Z-180601T0400Z/
/O.NEW.KGJT.FW.W.0013.180531T1600Z-180601T0400Z/
Little Snake Forecast Area-White River Forecast Area-
430 AM MDT Wed May 30 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM MDT THURSDAY
FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 200 AND
202 BELOW 7000 FEET...

The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a Red
Flag Warning below 7000 feet for wind and low relative humidity,
which is in effect from 10 AM to 10 PM MDT Thursday. The Fire
Weather Watch is no longer in effect.

* AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 200 Little 
  Snake Forecast Area and Fire Weather Zone 202 White River 
  Forecast Area below 7000 feet.

* WINDS...South 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...8 to 13 percent.

* IMPACTS...New fire starts may be difficult or impossible to 
  control due to fast rates of spread. Outdoor burning is 
  strongly discouraged.

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.

&&

$$

UTZ490-491-301830-
/O.UPG.KGJT.FW.A.0007.180531T1600Z-180601T0400Z/
/O.NEW.KGJT.FW.W.0013.180531T1600Z-180601T0400Z/
Colorado River Basin-Southeast Utah-
430 AM MDT Wed May 30 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM MDT THURSDAY
FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 490 AND
491 BELOW 7000 FEET...

The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a Red
Flag Warning below 7000 feet for wind and low relative humidity,
which is in effect from 10 AM to 10 PM MDT Thursday. The Fire
Weather Watch is no longer in effect.

* AFFECTED AREA...In Utah, Fire Weather Zone 490 Colorado River 
  Basin and Fire Weather Zone 491 Southeast Utah below 7000 feet.

* WINDS...South 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...3 to 8 percent.

* IMPACTS...New fire starts may be difficult or impossible to 
  control due to fast rates of spread. Outdoor burning is 
  strongly discouraged.

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.

&&

$$

COZ205-301830-
/O.UPG.KGJT.FW.A.0007.180531T1600Z-180601T0400Z/
/O.NEW.KGJT.FW.W.0013.180531T1600Z-180601T0400Z/
Colorado River Headwaters-
430 AM MDT Wed May 30 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM MDT THURSDAY
FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE
205 BELOW 7500 FEET...

The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a Red
Flag Warning below 7500 feet for wind and low relative humidity,
which is in effect from 10 AM to 10 PM MDT Thursday. The Fire
Weather Watch is no longer in effect.

* AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 205 Colorado 
  River Headwaters below 7500 feet.

* WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...10 to 15 percent.

* IMPACTS...New fire starts may be difficult or impossible to 
  control due to fast rates of spread. Outdoor burning is 
  strongly discouraged.

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.

&&

$$

COZ203-301830-
/O.UPG.KGJT.FW.A.0007.180531T1600Z-180601T0400Z/
/O.NEW.KGJT.FW.W.0013.180531T1600Z-180601T0400Z/
Lower Colorado River-
430 AM MDT Wed May 30 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM MDT THURSDAY
FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE
203 BELOW 9000 FEET...

The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a Red
Flag Warning below 9000 feet for wind and low relative humidity,
which is in effect from 10 AM to 10 PM MDT Thursday. The Fire
Weather Watch is no longer in effect.

* AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 203 Lower 
  Colorado River below 9000 feet.

* WINDS...South 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...6 to 11 percent.

* IMPACTS...

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.

&&

$$

COZ293-295-301830-
/O.CON.KGJT.FW.A.0007.180531T1600Z-180601T0400Z/
Gunnison Basin Forecast Area-
Southwest Colorado Upper East Forecast Area-
430 AM MDT Wed May 30 2018

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING
THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR
FIRE WEATHER ZONES 293 AND 295...

* AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 293 Gunnison 
  Basin Forecast Area and Fire Weather Zone 295 Southwest 
  Colorado Upper East Forecast Area.

* WINDS...Southwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...10 to 15 percent.

* IMPACTS...New fire starts may be difficult or impossible to 
  control due to fast rates of spread. Outdoor burning is 
  strongly discouraged.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit...
http://weather.gov/gjt
7 follow-up statements
322 
WWUS85 KGJT 301634
RFWGJT

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
1034 AM MDT Wed May 30 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM MDT THURSDAY 
FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR MUCH OF 
WESTERN COLORADO AND EASTERN UTAH. THIS INCLUDES COLORADO FIRE 
WEATHER ZONES 200 AND 202 BELOW 7000 FEET, 203 BELOW 9000 FEET, 
205 BELOW 7500 FEET, 207, 290, 291, 292 AND 294, AND UTAH FIRE 
ZONES 490, 491, 486 AND 487 BELOW 7000 FEET...

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM MDT
THURSDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR
A PORTION OF SOUTHWEST COLORADO. THIS INCLUDES COLORADO FIRE
WEATHER ZONES 293 AND 295...

.Gusty winds are expected to develop across eastern Utah and
western Colorado on Thursday ahead of a Pacific trough that will
be approaching from the west. The gusty winds in combination with
very dry air including relative humidity values in the single
digits for most areas will result in critical fire weather
conditions.

UTZ486-487-310045-
/O.EXA.KGJT.FW.W.0013.180531T1600Z-180601T0400Z/
Eastern Uinta Basin-Book Cliffs-
1034 AM MDT Wed May 30 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM MDT THURSDAY
FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 486 AND
487 BELOW 7000 FEET...

The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a Red
Flag Warning below 7000 feet for wind and low relative humidity,
which is in effect from 10 AM to 10 PM MDT Thursday.

* AFFECTED AREA...In Utah, Fire Weather Zone 486 Eastern Uinta 
  Basin and Fire Weather Zone 487 Book Cliffs below 7000 feet.

* WINDS...South 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...5 to 10 percent.

* IMPACTS...New fire starts may be difficult or impossible to 
  control due to fast rates of spread. Outdoor burning is 
  strongly discouraged.

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.

&&

$$

COZ207-290>292-294-310045-
/O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0013.180531T1600Z-180601T0400Z/
Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast Area-
Paradox Valley Forecast Area-Northern San Juan Forecast Area-
North Fork Forecast Area-
Southwest Colorado Upper West Forecast Area-
1034 AM MDT Wed May 30 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM MDT
THURSDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER
ZONES 207, 290, 291, 292 AND 294...

* AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 207 Southwest 
  Colorado Lower Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 290 Paradox 
  Valley Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 291 Northern San Juan 
  Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 292 North Fork Forecast Area 
  and Fire Weather Zone 294 Southwest Colorado Upper West 
  Forecast Area.

* WINDS...South 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...4 to 9 percent.

* IMPACTS...New fire starts may be difficult or impossible to 
  control due to fast rates of spread. Outdoor burning is 
  strongly discouraged.

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.

&&

$$

COZ200-202-310045-
/O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0013.180531T1600Z-180601T0400Z/
Little Snake Forecast Area-White River Forecast Area-
1034 AM MDT Wed May 30 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM MDT
THURSDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER
ZONES 200 AND 202 BELOW 7000 FEET...

* AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 200 Little 
  Snake Forecast Area and Fire Weather Zone 202 White River 
  Forecast Area below 7000 feet.

* WINDS...South 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...8 to 13 percent.

* IMPACTS...New fire starts may be difficult or impossible to 
  control due to fast rates of spread. Outdoor burning is 
  strongly discouraged.

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.

&&

$$

UTZ490-491-310045-
/O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0013.180531T1600Z-180601T0400Z/
Colorado River Basin-Southeast Utah-
1034 AM MDT Wed May 30 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM MDT
THURSDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER
ZONES 490 AND 491 BELOW 7000 FEET...

* AFFECTED AREA...In Utah, Fire Weather Zone 490 Colorado River 
  Basin and Fire Weather Zone 491 Southeast Utah below 7000 feet.

* WINDS...South 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...3 to 8 percent.

* IMPACTS...New fire starts may be difficult or impossible to 
  control due to fast rates of spread. Outdoor burning is 
  strongly discouraged.

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.

&&

$$

COZ205-310045-
/O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0013.180531T1600Z-180601T0400Z/
Colorado River Headwaters-
1034 AM MDT Wed May 30 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM MDT
THURSDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE
205 BELOW 7500 FEET...

* AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 205 Colorado 
  River Headwaters below 7500 feet.

* WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...10 to 15 percent.

* IMPACTS...New fire starts may be difficult or impossible to 
  control due to fast rates of spread. Outdoor burning is 
  strongly discouraged.

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.

&&

$$

COZ203-310045-
/O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0013.180531T1600Z-180601T0400Z/
Lower Colorado River-
1034 AM MDT Wed May 30 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM MDT
THURSDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE
203 BELOW 9000 FEET...

* AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 203 Lower 
  Colorado River below 9000 feet.

* WINDS...South 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...6 to 11 percent.

* IMPACTS...

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.

&&

$$

COZ293-295-310045-
/O.CON.KGJT.FW.A.0007.180531T1600Z-180601T0400Z/
Gunnison Basin Forecast Area-
Southwest Colorado Upper East Forecast Area-
1034 AM MDT Wed May 30 2018

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING
THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR
FIRE WEATHER ZONES 293 AND 295...

* AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 293 Gunnison 
  Basin Forecast Area and Fire Weather Zone 295 Southwest 
  Colorado Upper East Forecast Area.

* WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...8 to 13 percent.

* IMPACTS...New fire starts may be difficult or impossible to 
  control due to fast rates of spread. Outdoor burning is 
  strongly discouraged.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit...
http://weather.gov/gjt
303 
WWUS85 KGJT 302048
RFWGJT

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
248 PM MDT Wed May 30 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM MDT THURSDAY
FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR MUCH OF
WESTERN COLORADO AND EASTERN UTAH. THIS INCLUDES COLORADO FIRE
WEATHER ZONES 200 AND 202 BELOW 7000 FEET, 203 BELOW 9000 FEET,
205 BELOW 7500 FEET, 207, 290, 291, 292, 293, 294 AND 295, AND 
UTAH FIRE ZONES 490, 491 AND 486, 487 BELOW 7000 FEET...

.Gusty winds are expected to develop across eastern Utah and 
western Colorado on Thursday ahead of a Pacific trough that will 
be approaching from the west. The gusty winds in combination with 
very dry air including relative humidity values in the single 
digits for most areas will result in critical fire weather 
conditions.

COZ293-295-310500-
/O.UPG.KGJT.FW.A.0007.180531T1600Z-180601T0400Z/
/O.EXA.KGJT.FW.W.0013.180531T1600Z-180601T0400Z/
Gunnison Basin Forecast Area-
Southwest Colorado Upper East Forecast Area-
248 PM MDT Wed May 30 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM MDT THURSDAY
FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 293 AND
295...

The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a Red
Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in
effect from 10 AM to 10 PM MDT Thursday. The Fire Weather Watch
is no longer in effect.

* AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 293 Gunnison 
  Basin Forecast Area and Fire Weather Zone 295 Southwest 
  Colorado Upper East Forecast Area.

* WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...7 to 12 percent.

* IMPACTS...New fire starts may be difficult or impossible to 
  control due to fast rates of spread. Outdoor burning is 
  strongly discouraged.

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.

&&

$$

COZ207-290>292-294-310500-
/O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0013.180531T1600Z-180601T0400Z/
Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast Area-
Paradox Valley Forecast Area-Northern San Juan Forecast Area-
North Fork Forecast Area-
Southwest Colorado Upper West Forecast Area-
248 PM MDT Wed May 30 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM MDT
THURSDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER
ZONES 207, 290, 291, 292 AND 294...

* AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 207 Southwest 
  Colorado Lower Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 290 Paradox 
  Valley Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 291 Northern San Juan 
  Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 292 North Fork Forecast Area 
  and Fire Weather Zone 294 Southwest Colorado Upper West 
  Forecast Area.

* WINDS...South 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...5 to 10 percent.

* IMPACTS...New fire starts may be difficult or impossible to 
  control due to fast rates of spread. Outdoor burning is 
  strongly discouraged.

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.

&&

$$

COZ200-202-310500-
/O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0013.180531T1600Z-180601T0400Z/
Little Snake Forecast Area-White River Forecast Area-
248 PM MDT Wed May 30 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM MDT
THURSDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER
ZONES 200 AND 202 BELOW 7000 FEET...

* AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 200 Little 
  Snake Forecast Area and Fire Weather Zone 202 White River 
  Forecast Area below 7000 feet.

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

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...8 to 13 percent.

* IMPACTS...New fire starts may be difficult or impossible to 
  control due to fast rates of spread. Outdoor burning is 
  strongly discouraged.

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.

&&

$$

UTZ490-491-310500-
/O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0013.180531T1600Z-180601T0400Z/
Colorado River Basin-Southeast Utah-
248 PM MDT Wed May 30 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM MDT
THURSDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER
ZONES 490 AND 491 BELOW 7000 FEET...

* AFFECTED AREA...In Utah, Fire Weather Zone 490 Colorado River 
  Basin and Fire Weather Zone 491 Southeast Utah below 7000 feet.

* WINDS...South 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...4 to 9 percent.

* IMPACTS...New fire starts may be difficult or impossible to 
  control due to fast rates of spread. Outdoor burning is 
  strongly discouraged.

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.

&&

$$

UTZ486-487-310500-
/O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0013.180531T1600Z-180601T0400Z/
Eastern Uinta Basin-Book Cliffs-
248 PM MDT Wed May 30 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM MDT
THURSDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER
ZONES 486 AND 487 BELOW 7000 FEET...

* AFFECTED AREA...In Utah, Fire Weather Zone 486 Eastern Uinta 
  Basin and Fire Weather Zone 487 Book Cliffs below 7000 feet.

* WINDS...South 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...7 to 12 percent.

* IMPACTS...New fire starts may be difficult or impossible to 
  control due to fast rates of spread. Outdoor burning is 
  strongly discouraged.

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.

&&

$$

COZ205-310500-
/O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0013.180531T1600Z-180601T0400Z/
Colorado River Headwaters-
248 PM MDT Wed May 30 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM MDT
THURSDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE
205 BELOW 7500 FEET...

* AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 205 Colorado 
  River Headwaters below 7500 feet.

* WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...10 to 15 percent.

* IMPACTS...New fire starts may be difficult or impossible to 
  control due to fast rates of spread. Outdoor burning is 
  strongly discouraged.

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.

&&

$$

COZ203-310500-
/O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0013.180531T1600Z-180601T0400Z/
Lower Colorado River-
248 PM MDT Wed May 30 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM MDT
THURSDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE
203 BELOW 9000 FEET...

* AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 203 Lower 
  Colorado River below 9000 feet.

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

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...7 to 12 percent.

* IMPACTS...

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.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit...
http://weather.gov/gjt
543 
WWUS85 KGJT 310445
RFWGJT

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
1045 PM MDT Wed May 30 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM MDT THURSDAY
FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR MUCH OF
WESTERN COLORADO AND EASTERN UTAH. THIS INCLUDES COLORADO FIRE
WEATHER ZONES 200 AND 202 BELOW 7000 FEET, 203 BELOW 9000 FEET,
205 BELOW 7500 FEET, 207, 290, 291, 292, 293, 294 AND 295, AND
UTAH FIRE ZONES 490, 491 AND 486, 487 BELOW 7000 FEET...

.Gusty south to southwest winds are expected to develop across 
eastern Utah and western Colorado on Thursday ahead of a Pacific 
trough that will be approaching from the west. The gusty winds in 
combination with very dry air including relative humidity values 
in the single digits for most areas will result in critical fire 
weather conditions.

COZ207-290>295-311245-
/O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0013.180531T1600Z-180601T0400Z/
Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast Area-
Paradox Valley Forecast Area-Northern San Juan Forecast Area-
North Fork Forecast Area-Gunnison Basin Forecast Area-
Southwest Colorado Upper West Forecast Area-
Southwest Colorado Upper East Forecast Area-
1045 PM MDT Wed May 30 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM MDT
THURSDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER
ZONES 207, 290, 291, 292, 293, 294 AND 295...

* AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 207 Southwest 
  Colorado Lower Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 290 Paradox 
  Valley Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 291 Northern San Juan 
  Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 292 North Fork Forecast Area, 
  Fire Weather Zone 293 Gunnison Basin Forecast Area, Fire 
  Weather Zone 294 Southwest Colorado Upper West Forecast Area 
  and Fire Weather Zone 295 Southwest Colorado Upper East 
  Forecast Area.

* WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...7 to 12 percent.

* IMPACTS...New fire starts may be difficult or impossible to 
  control due to fast rates of spread. Outdoor burning is 
  strongly discouraged.

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.

&&

$$

COZ200-202-311245-
/O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0013.180531T1600Z-180601T0400Z/
Little Snake Forecast Area-White River Forecast Area-
1045 PM MDT Wed May 30 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM MDT
THURSDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER
ZONES 200 AND 202 BELOW 7000 FEET...

* AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 200 Little 
  Snake Forecast Area and Fire Weather Zone 202 White River 
  Forecast Area below 7000 feet.

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

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...8 to 13 percent.

* IMPACTS...New fire starts may be difficult or impossible to 
  control due to fast rates of spread. Outdoor burning is 
  strongly discouraged.

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.

&&

$$

UTZ490-491-311245-
/O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0013.180531T1600Z-180601T0400Z/
Colorado River Basin-Southeast Utah-
1045 PM MDT Wed May 30 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM MDT
THURSDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER
ZONES 490 AND 491 BELOW 7000 FEET...

* AFFECTED AREA...In Utah, Fire Weather Zone 490 Colorado River 
  Basin and Fire Weather Zone 491 Southeast Utah below 7000 feet.

* WINDS...South 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...4 to 9 percent.

* IMPACTS...New fire starts may be difficult or impossible to 
  control due to fast rates of spread. Outdoor burning is 
  strongly discouraged.

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.

&&

$$

UTZ486-487-311245-
/O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0013.180531T1600Z-180601T0400Z/
Eastern Uinta Basin-Book Cliffs-
1045 PM MDT Wed May 30 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM MDT
THURSDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER
ZONES 486 AND 487 BELOW 7000 FEET...

* AFFECTED AREA...In Utah, Fire Weather Zone 486 Eastern Uinta 
  Basin and Fire Weather Zone 487 Book Cliffs below 7000 feet.

* WINDS...South 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...7 to 12 percent.

* IMPACTS...New fire starts may be difficult or impossible to 
  control due to fast rates of spread. Outdoor burning is 
  strongly discouraged.

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.

&&

$$

COZ205-311245-
/O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0013.180531T1600Z-180601T0400Z/
Colorado River Headwaters-
1045 PM MDT Wed May 30 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM MDT
THURSDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE
205 BELOW 7500 FEET...

* AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 205 Colorado 
  River Headwaters below 7500 feet.

* WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...10 to 15 percent.

* IMPACTS...New fire starts may be difficult or impossible to 
  control due to fast rates of spread. Outdoor burning is 
  strongly discouraged.

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.

&&

$$

COZ203-311245-
/O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0013.180531T1600Z-180601T0400Z/
Lower Colorado River-
1045 PM MDT Wed May 30 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM MDT
THURSDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE
203 BELOW 9000 FEET...

* AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 203 Lower 
  Colorado River below 9000 feet.

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

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...7 to 12 percent.

* IMPACTS...New fire starts may be difficult or impossible to 
  control due to fast rates of spread. Outdoor burning is 
  strongly discouraged.

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.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit...
http://weather.gov/gjt
494 
WWUS85 KGJT 311031
RFWGJT

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
431 AM MDT Thu May 31 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM MDT THURSDAY
FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR MUCH OF
WESTERN COLORADO AND EASTERN UTAH. THIS INCLUDES COLORADO FIRE
WEATHER ZONES 200 AND 202 BELOW 7000 FEET, 203 BELOW 9000 FEET,
205 BELOW 7500 FEET, 207, 290, 291, 292, 293, 294 AND 295, AND
UTAH FIRE ZONES 490, 491 AND 486, 487 BELOW 7000 FEET...
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM MDT FRIDAY FOR 
GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR PORTIONS OF 
WESTERN COLORADO AND EASTERN UTAH. THIS INCLUDES COLORADO FIRE 
WEATHER ZONES 202 BELOW 7000 FEET, 203 BELOW 9000 FEET, 205 BELOW
7500 FEET, 290, 291, 292, 293, 294 AND 295, AND UTAH FIRE ZONES 
486, 487 AND 490 BELOW 7000 FEET...

.Gusty south to southwest winds are expected to develop across
eastern Utah and western Colorado today ahead of a Pacific trough
that will be approaching from the west. The gusty winds in 
combination with very dry air including relative humidity values 
in the single digits for most areas will result in critical fire 
weather conditions. Similar conditions are expected on Friday over
many of the same locations. 

UTZ486-487-312230-
/O.NEW.KGJT.FW.W.0014.180601T1600Z-180602T0400Z/
/O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0013.180531T1600Z-180601T0400Z/
Eastern Uinta Basin-Book Cliffs-
431 AM MDT Thu May 31 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
10 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND
DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 486 AND 487 BELOW 7000 FEET... 
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM MDT FRIDAY FOR
GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER
ZONES 486 AND 487 BELOW 7000 FEET...

The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a Red
Flag Warning below 7000 feet for wind and low relative humidity,
which is in effect from 10 AM to 10 PM MDT Friday. A Red Flag
Warning remains in effect today from 10 AM to 10 PM MDT. 

* AFFECTED AREA...In Utah, Fire Weather Zone 486 Eastern Uinta 
  Basin and Fire Weather Zone 487 Book Cliffs below 7000 feet.

* WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph, with
  similar winds on Friday. 

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...8 to 13 percent, with similar humidity
  values on Friday.  

* IMPACTS...New fire starts may be difficult or impossible to 
  control due to fast rates of spread. Outdoor burning is 
  strongly discouraged.

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.

&&

$$

UTZ490-312230-
/O.NEW.KGJT.FW.W.0014.180601T1600Z-180602T0400Z/
/O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0013.180531T1600Z-180601T0400Z/
Colorado River Basin-
431 AM MDT Thu May 31 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
10 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND
DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 490 BELOW 7000 FEET... 
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM MDT FRIDAY FOR 
GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER
ZONE 490 BELOW 7000 FEET...

The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a Red
Flag Warning below 7000 feet for wind and low relative humidity,
which is in effect from 10 AM to 10 PM MDT Friday. A Red Flag
Warning remains in effect today from 10 AM to 10 PM MDT. 

* AFFECTED AREA...In Utah, Fire Weather Zone 490 Colorado River 
  Basin below 7000 feet.

* WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph, with
  similar winds expected on Friday.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...5 to 10 percent, with similar humidity
  values expected on Friday.

* IMPACTS...New fire starts may be difficult or impossible to 
  control due to fast rates of spread. Outdoor burning is 
  strongly discouraged.

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.

&&

$$

COZ202-312230-
/O.NEW.KGJT.FW.W.0014.180601T1600Z-180602T0400Z/
/O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0013.180531T1600Z-180601T0400Z/
White River Forecast Area-
431 AM MDT Thu May 31 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
10 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND
DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 202 BELOW 7000 FEET... 
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM MDT FRIDAY FOR 
GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER
ZONE 202 BELOW 7000 FEET...

The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a Red
Flag Warning below 7000 feet for wind and low relative humidity,
which is in effect from 10 AM to 10 PM MDT Friday. A Red Flag
Warning remains in effect today from 10 AM to 10 PM MDT. 

* AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 202 White River 
  Forecast Area below 7000 feet.

* WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph, with
  similar winds expected on Friday.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...10 to 15 percent, with similar humidity
  values on Friday. 

* IMPACTS...New fire starts may be difficult or impossible to 
  control due to fast rates of spread. Outdoor burning is 
  strongly discouraged.

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.

&&

$$

COZ205-312230-
/O.NEW.KGJT.FW.W.0014.180601T1600Z-180602T0400Z/
/O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0013.180531T1600Z-180601T0400Z/
Colorado River Headwaters-
431 AM MDT Thu May 31 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
10 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND
DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 205 BELOW 7500 FEET... 
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM MDT FRIDAY FOR 
GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER
ZONE 205 BELOW 7500 FEET...

The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a Red
Flag Warning below 7500 feet for wind and low relative humidity,
which is in effect from 10 AM to 10 PM MDT Friday.A Red Flag
Warning remains in effect today from 10 AM to 10 PM MDT. 

* AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 205 Colorado 
  River Headwaters below 7500 feet.

* WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph, with
  similar winds expected on Friday.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...13 to 18 percent, with similar humidity
  values expected on Friday.

* IMPACTS...New fire starts may be difficult or impossible to 
  control due to fast rates of spread. Outdoor burning is 
  strongly discouraged.

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.

&&

$$

COZ203-312230-
/O.NEW.KGJT.FW.W.0014.180601T1600Z-180602T0400Z/
/O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0013.180531T1600Z-180601T0400Z/
Lower Colorado River-
431 AM MDT Thu May 31 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
10 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND
DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 203 BELOW 9000 FEET... 
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM MDT FRIDAY FOR 
GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER
ZONE 203 BELOW 9000 FEET...

The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a Red
Flag Warning below 9000 feet for wind and low relative humidity,
which is in effect from 10 AM to 10 PM MDT Friday. A Red Flag
Warning remains in effect today from 10 AM to 10 PM MDT. 

* AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 203 Lower 
  Colorado River below 9000 feet.

* WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph, with
  similar winds expected on Friday.  

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...8 to 13 percent, with similar humidity
  values expected on Friday.

* IMPACTS...New fire starts may be difficult or impossible to 
  control due to fast rates of spread. Outdoor burning is 
  strongly discouraged.

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.

&&

$$

COZ290>295-312230-
/O.NEW.KGJT.FW.W.0014.180601T1600Z-180602T0400Z/
/O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0013.180531T1600Z-180601T0400Z/
Paradox Valley Forecast Area-Northern San Juan Forecast Area-
North Fork Forecast Area-Gunnison Basin Forecast Area-
Southwest Colorado Upper West Forecast Area-
Southwest Colorado Upper East Forecast Area-
431 AM MDT Thu May 31 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
10 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND
DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 290, 291, 292, 293, 294 AND 
295... 
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM MDT FRIDAY FOR 
GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER
ZONES 290, 291, 292, 293, 294 AND 295 ABOVE 9000 FEET...

The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a Red
Flag Warning above 9000 feet for wind and low relative humidity,
which is in effect from 10 AM to 10 PM MDT Friday. A Red Flag
Warning remains in effect today from 10 AM to 10 PM MDT. 

* AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 290 Paradox 
  Valley Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 291 Northern San Juan 
  Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 292 North Fork Forecast Area, 
  Fire Weather Zone 293 Gunnison Basin Forecast Area, Fire 
  Weather Zone 294 Southwest Colorado Upper West Forecast Area 
  and Fire Weather Zone 295 Southwest Colorado Upper East 
  Forecast Area above 9000 feet.

* WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph, with
  similar winds expected on Friday.  

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...11 to 16 percent, with similar humidity
  values expected on Friday. 

* IMPACTS...New fire starts may be difficult or impossible to 
  control due to fast rates of spread. Outdoor burning is 
  strongly discouraged.

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.

&&

$$

COZ207-312230-
/O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0013.180531T1600Z-180601T0400Z/
Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast Area-
431 AM MDT Thu May 31 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
10 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND
DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 207...

* AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 207 Southwest 
  Colorado Lower Forecast Area.

* WINDS...South 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...5 to 10 percent.

* IMPACTS...New fire starts may be difficult or impossible to 
  control due to fast rates of spread. Outdoor burning is 
  strongly discouraged.

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.

&&

$$

COZ200-312230-
/O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0013.180531T1600Z-180601T0400Z/
Little Snake Forecast Area-
431 AM MDT Thu May 31 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
10 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND
DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 200 BELOW 7000 FEET...

* AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 200 Little 
  Snake Forecast Area below 7000 feet.

* WINDS...South 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...11 to 16 percent.

* IMPACTS...New fire starts may be difficult or impossible to 
  control due to fast rates of spread. Outdoor burning is 
  strongly discouraged.

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.

&&

$$

UTZ491-312230-
/O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0013.180531T1600Z-180601T0400Z/
Southeast Utah-
431 AM MDT Thu May 31 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
10 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND
DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 491 BELOW 7000 FEET...

* AFFECTED AREA...In Utah, Fire Weather Zone 491 Southeast Utah 
  below 7000 feet.

* WINDS...South 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...4 to 9 percent.

* IMPACTS...New fire starts may be difficult or impossible to 
  control due to fast rates of spread. Outdoor burning is 
  strongly discouraged.

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.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit...
http://weather.gov/gjt
263 
WWUS85 KGJT 312054
RFWGJT

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
254 PM MDT Thu May 31 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM MDT TONIGHT FOR GUSTY 
WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR MUCH OF WESTERN 
COLORADO AND EASTERN UTAH. THIS INCLUDES COLORADO FIRE WEATHER 
ZONES 200 AND 202 BELOW 7000 FEET, 203 BELOW 9000 FEET, 205 BELOW 
7500 FEET, 207, 290, 291, 292, 293, 294 AND 295, AND UTAH FIRE 
ZONES 490, 491 AND 486, 487 BELOW 7000 FEET... 

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM MDT FRIDAY FOR 
GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR PORTIONS OF 
WESTERN COLORADO AND EASTERN UTAH. THIS INCLUDES COLORADO FIRE 
WEATHER ZONES 202 BELOW 7000 FEET, 203 BELOW 9000 FEET, 205 BELOW 
7500 FEET, 290, 291, 292, 293, 294 AND 295, AND UTAH FIRE ZONES 
486, 487 AND 490 BELOW 7000 FEET...

.Gusty south to southwest winds have developed across eastern 
Utah and western Colorado today ahead of a Pacific trough that 
is approaching from the west. The gusty winds in combination with
very dry air including relative humidity values in the single 
digits for most areas will result in critical fire weather 
conditions. Similar conditions are expected on Friday over many of
the same locations.

UTZ486-487-010500-
/O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-180601T0400Z/
/O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0014.180601T1600Z-180602T0400Z/
Eastern Uinta Basin-Book Cliffs-
254 PM MDT Thu May 31 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM MDT THIS
EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES
486 AND 487 BELOW 7000 FEET...
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM MDT
FRIDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES
486 AND 487 BELOW 7000 FEET...

* AFFECTED AREA...In Utah, Fire Weather Zone 486 Eastern Uinta 
  Basin and Fire Weather Zone 487 Book Cliffs below 7000 feet.

* WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...7 to 12 percent.

* IMPACTS...New fire starts may be difficult or impossible to 
  control due to fast rates of spread. Outdoor burning is 
  strongly discouraged.

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.

&&

$$

UTZ490-010500-
/O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-180601T0400Z/
/O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0014.180601T1600Z-180602T0400Z/
Colorado River Basin-
254 PM MDT Thu May 31 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM MDT THIS
EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE
490 BELOW 7000 FEET...
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM MDT
FRIDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE
490 BELOW 7000 FEET...

* AFFECTED AREA...In Utah, Fire Weather Zone 490 Colorado River 
  Basin below 7000 feet.

* WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...5 to 10 percent.

* IMPACTS...New fire starts may be difficult or impossible to 
  control due to fast rates of spread. Outdoor burning is 
  strongly discouraged.

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.

&&

$$

COZ202-010500-
/O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-180601T0400Z/
/O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0014.180601T1600Z-180602T0400Z/
White River Forecast Area-
254 PM MDT Thu May 31 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM MDT THIS
EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE
202 BELOW 7000 FEET...
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM MDT
FRIDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE
202 BELOW 7000 FEET...

* AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 202 White River 
  Forecast Area below 7000 feet.

* WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...9 to 14 percent.

* IMPACTS...New fire starts may be difficult or impossible to 
  control due to fast rates of spread. Outdoor burning is 
  strongly discouraged.

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.

&&

$$

COZ205-010500-
/O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-180601T0400Z/
/O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0014.180601T1600Z-180602T0400Z/
Colorado River Headwaters-
254 PM MDT Thu May 31 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM MDT THIS
EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE
205 BELOW 7500 FEET...
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM MDT
FRIDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE
205 BELOW 7500 FEET...

* AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 205 Colorado 
  River Headwaters below 7500 feet.

* WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...13 to 18 percent.

* IMPACTS...New fire starts may be difficult or impossible to 
  control due to fast rates of spread. Outdoor burning is 
  strongly discouraged.

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.

&&

$$

COZ203-010500-
/O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-180601T0400Z/
/O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0014.180601T1600Z-180602T0400Z/
Lower Colorado River-
254 PM MDT Thu May 31 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM MDT THIS
EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE
203 BELOW 9000 FEET...
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM MDT
FRIDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE
203 BELOW 9000 FEET...

* AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 203 Lower 
  Colorado River below 9000 feet.

* WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...7 to 12 percent.

* IMPACTS...New fire starts may be difficult or impossible to 
  control due to fast rates of spread. Outdoor burning is 
  strongly discouraged.

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.

&&

$$

COZ290>295-010500-
/O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-180601T0400Z/
/O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0014.180601T1600Z-180602T0400Z/
Paradox Valley Forecast Area-Northern San Juan Forecast Area-
North Fork Forecast Area-Gunnison Basin Forecast Area-
Southwest Colorado Upper West Forecast Area-
Southwest Colorado Upper East Forecast Area-
254 PM MDT Thu May 31 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM MDT THIS
EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES
290, 291, 292, 293, 294 AND 295...
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM MDT
FRIDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES
290, 291, 292, 293, 294 AND 295 ABOVE 9000 FEET...

* AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 290 Paradox 
  Valley Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 291 Northern San Juan 
  Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 292 North Fork Forecast Area, 
  Fire Weather Zone 293 Gunnison Basin Forecast Area, Fire 
  Weather Zone 294 Southwest Colorado Upper West Forecast Area 
  and Fire Weather Zone 295 Southwest Colorado Upper East 
  Forecast Area above 9000 feet.

* WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...9 to 14 percent.

* IMPACTS...New fire starts may be difficult or impossible to 
  control due to fast rates of spread. Outdoor burning is 
  strongly discouraged.

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.

&&

$$

COZ207-010400-
/O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-180601T0400Z/
Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast Area-
254 PM MDT Thu May 31 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM MDT THIS
EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE
207...

* AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 207 Southwest 
  Colorado Lower Forecast Area.

* WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...5 to 10 percent.

* IMPACTS...New fire starts may be difficult or impossible to 
  control due to fast rates of spread. Outdoor burning is 
  strongly discouraged.

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.

&&

$$

COZ200-010400-
/O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-180601T0400Z/
Little Snake Forecast Area-
254 PM MDT Thu May 31 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM MDT THIS
EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE
200 BELOW 7000 FEET...

* AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 200 Little 
  Snake Forecast Area below 7000 feet.

* WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...9 to 14 percent.

* IMPACTS...New fire starts may be difficult or impossible to 
  control due to fast rates of spread. Outdoor burning is 
  strongly discouraged.

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.

&&

$$

UTZ491-010400-
/O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-180601T0400Z/
Southeast Utah-
254 PM MDT Thu May 31 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM MDT THIS
EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE
491 BELOW 7000 FEET...

* AFFECTED AREA...In Utah, Fire Weather Zone 491 Southeast Utah 
  below 7000 feet.

* WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...4 to 9 percent.

* IMPACTS...New fire starts may be difficult or impossible to 
  control due to fast rates of spread. Outdoor burning is 
  strongly discouraged.

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.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit...
http://weather.gov/gjt
850 
WWUS85 KGJT 010108
RFWGJT

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
708 PM MDT Thu May 31 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM MDT TONIGHT FOR GUSTY
WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR MUCH OF WESTERN
COLORADO AND EASTERN UTAH. THIS INCLUDES COLORADO FIRE WEATHER
ZONES 203 BELOW 9000 FEET, 205 BELOW 7500 FEET AND ALL ELEVATIONS
OF 200, 202, 207, 290, 291, 292, 293, 294 AND 295, AND UTAH FIRE 
ZONES 490, 491 AND 486, 487 ALL BELOW 7000 FEET...

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM MDT FRIDAY FOR
GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR PORTIONS OF
WESTERN COLORADO AND EASTERN UTAH. THIS INCLUDES COLORADO FIRE
WEATHER ZONES 203 BELOW 9000 FEET, 205 BELOW 7500 FEET, AND ALL
ELEVATIONS OF 200, 290, 291, 292, 293, 294 AND 295, AND UTAH FIRE
ZONES 486, 487 AND 490 ALL BELOW 7000 FEET...

.Gusty south to southwest winds have developed across eastern 
Utah and western Colorado today ahead of a Pacific trough that is 
approaching from the west. The gusty winds in combination with 
very dry air including relative humidity values in the single 
digits for most areas will result in critical fire weather 
conditions. Similar conditions are expected on Friday over many of
the same locations.

COZ290>295-010915-
/O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-180601T0400Z/
/O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0014.180601T1600Z-180602T0400Z/
Paradox Valley Forecast Area-Northern San Juan Forecast Area-
North Fork Forecast Area-Gunnison Basin Forecast Area-
Southwest Colorado Upper West Forecast Area-
Southwest Colorado Upper East Forecast Area-
708 PM MDT Thu May 31 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM MDT THIS
EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES
290, 291, 292, 293, 294 AND 295...
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM MDT
FRIDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES
290, 291, 292, 293, 294 AND 295...

* AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 290 Paradox 
  Valley Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 291 Northern San Juan 
  Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 292 North Fork Forecast Area, 
  Fire Weather Zone 293 Gunnison Basin Forecast Area, Fire 
  Weather Zone 294 Southwest Colorado Upper West Forecast Area 
  and Fire Weather Zone 295 Southwest Colorado Upper East 
  Forecast Area.

* WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...5 to 10 percent.

* IMPACTS...New fire starts may be difficult or impossible to 
  control due to fast rates of spread. Outdoor burning is 
  strongly discouraged.

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.

&&

$$

COZ202-010915-
/O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-180601T0400Z/
/O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0014.180601T1600Z-180602T0400Z/
White River Forecast Area-
708 PM MDT Thu May 31 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM MDT THIS
EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE
202... 
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM 
MDT FRIDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER 
ZONE 202...

* AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 202 White River 
  Forecast Area below 7000 feet.

* WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...6 to 11 percent.

* IMPACTS...New fire starts may be difficult or impossible to 
  control due to fast rates of spread. Outdoor burning is 
  strongly discouraged.

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.

&&

$$

UTZ486-487-010915-
/O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-180601T0400Z/
/O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0014.180601T1600Z-180602T0400Z/
Eastern Uinta Basin-Book Cliffs-
708 PM MDT Thu May 31 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM MDT THIS
EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES
486 AND 487 BELOW 7000 FEET...
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM MDT
FRIDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES
486 AND 487 BELOW 7000 FEET...

* AFFECTED AREA...In Utah, Fire Weather Zone 486 Eastern Uinta 
  Basin and Fire Weather Zone 487 Book Cliffs below 7000 feet.

* WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...6 to 11 percent.

* IMPACTS...New fire starts may be difficult or impossible to 
  control due to fast rates of spread. Outdoor burning is 
  strongly discouraged.

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.

&&

$$

UTZ490-010915-
/O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-180601T0400Z/
/O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0014.180601T1600Z-180602T0400Z/
Colorado River Basin-
708 PM MDT Thu May 31 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM MDT THIS
EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE
490 BELOW 7000 FEET...
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM MDT
FRIDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE
490 BELOW 7000 FEET...

* AFFECTED AREA...In Utah, Fire Weather Zone 490 Colorado River 
  Basin below 7000 feet.

* WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...3 to 8 percent.

* IMPACTS...New fire starts may be difficult or impossible to 
  control due to fast rates of spread. Outdoor burning is 
  strongly discouraged.

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.

&&

$$

COZ205-010915-
/O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-180601T0400Z/
/O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0014.180601T1600Z-180602T0400Z/
Colorado River Headwaters-
708 PM MDT Thu May 31 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM MDT THIS
EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE
205 BELOW 7500 FEET...
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM MDT
FRIDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE
205 BELOW 7500 FEET...

* AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 205 Colorado 
  River Headwaters below 7500 feet.

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

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...10 to 15 percent.

* IMPACTS...New fire starts may be difficult or impossible to 
  control due to fast rates of spread. Outdoor burning is 
  strongly discouraged.

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.

&&

$$

COZ203-010915-
/O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-180601T0400Z/
/O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0014.180601T1600Z-180602T0400Z/
Lower Colorado River-
708 PM MDT Thu May 31 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM MDT THIS
EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE
203 BELOW 9000 FEET...
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM MDT
FRIDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE
203 BELOW 9000 FEET...

* AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 203 Lower 
  Colorado River below 9000 feet.

* WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...4 to 9 percent.

* IMPACTS...New fire starts may be difficult or impossible to 
  control due to fast rates of spread. Outdoor burning is 
  strongly discouraged.

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.

&&

$$

COZ207-010400-
/O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-180601T0400Z/
Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast Area-
708 PM MDT Thu May 31 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM MDT THIS
EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE
207...

* AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 207 Southwest 
  Colorado Lower Forecast Area.

* WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...4 to 9 percent.

* IMPACTS...New fire starts may be difficult or impossible to 
  control due to fast rates of spread. Outdoor burning is 
  strongly discouraged.

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.

&&

$$

COZ200-010400-
/O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-180601T0400Z/
Little Snake Forecast Area-
708 PM MDT Thu May 31 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM MDT THIS
EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE
200...

* AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 200 Little 
  Snake Forecast Area below 7000 feet.

* WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...7 to 12 percent.

* IMPACTS...New fire starts may be difficult or impossible to 
  control due to fast rates of spread. Outdoor burning is 
  strongly discouraged.

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.

&&

$$

UTZ491-010400-
/O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-180601T0400Z/
Southeast Utah-
708 PM MDT Thu May 31 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM MDT THIS
EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE
491 BELOW 7000 FEET...

* AFFECTED AREA...In Utah, Fire Weather Zone 491 Southeast Utah 
  below 7000 feet.

* WINDS...Southwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...3 to 8 percent.

* IMPACTS...New fire starts may be difficult or impossible to 
  control due to fast rates of spread. Outdoor burning is 
  strongly discouraged.

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.

&&

$$

.Updated to define elevations in headlines more clearly.
253 
WWUS85 KGJT 010359
RFWGJT

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
959 PM MDT Thu May 31 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM MDT FRIDAY FOR
GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR PORTIONS OF
WESTERN COLORADO AND EASTERN UTAH. THIS INCLUDES COLORADO FIRE
WEATHER ZONES 203 BELOW 9000 FEET, 205 BELOW 7500 FEET, AND ALL
ELEVATIONS OF 200, 290, 291, 292, 293, 294 AND 295, AND UTAH FIRE
ZONES 486, 487 AND 490 ALL BELOW 7000 FEET...

.Gusty south to southwest winds will redevelop across eastern 
Utah and western Colorado Friday ahead of a Pacific trough that 
is approaching from the west. The gusty winds in combination with 
very dry air including relative humidity values in the single 
digits for most areas will result in critical fire weather 
conditions.

COZ290>295-011200-
/O.EXP.KGJT.FW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-180601T0400Z/
/O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0014.180601T1600Z-180602T0400Z/
Paradox Valley Forecast Area-Northern San Juan Forecast Area-
North Fork Forecast Area-Gunnison Basin Forecast Area-
Southwest Colorado Upper West Forecast Area-
Southwest Colorado Upper East Forecast Area-
959 PM MDT Thu May 31 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM MDT
FRIDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES
290, 291, 292, 293, 294 AND 295...
...RED FLAG WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 10 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR
WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 290, 291,
292, 293, 294 AND 295...

* AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 290 Paradox 
  Valley Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 291 Northern San Juan 
  Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 292 North Fork Forecast Area, 
  Fire Weather Zone 293 Gunnison Basin Forecast Area, Fire 
  Weather Zone 294 Southwest Colorado Upper West Forecast Area 
  and Fire Weather Zone 295 Southwest Colorado Upper East 
  Forecast Area.

* WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...9 to 14 percent.

* IMPACTS...New fire starts may be difficult or impossible to 
  control due to fast rates of spread. Outdoor burning is 
  strongly discouraged.

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.

&&

$$

COZ202-011200-
/O.EXP.KGJT.FW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-180601T0400Z/
/O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0014.180601T1600Z-180602T0400Z/
White River Forecast Area-
959 PM MDT Thu May 31 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM MDT
FRIDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE
202...
...RED FLAG WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 10 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR
WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 202...

* AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 202 White River 
  Forecast Area.

* WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...10 to 15 percent.

* IMPACTS...New fire starts may be difficult or impossible to 
  control due to fast rates of spread. Outdoor burning is 
  strongly discouraged.

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.

&&

$$

UTZ490-011200-
/O.EXP.KGJT.FW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-180601T0400Z/
/O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0014.180601T1600Z-180602T0400Z/
Colorado River Basin-
959 PM MDT Thu May 31 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM MDT
FRIDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE
490 BELOW 7000 FEET...
...RED FLAG WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 10 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR
WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 490 BELOW
7000 FEET...

* AFFECTED AREA...In Utah, Fire Weather Zone 490 Colorado River 
  Basin below 7000 feet.

* WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...8 to 13 percent.

* IMPACTS...New fire starts may be difficult or impossible to 
  control due to fast rates of spread. Outdoor burning is 
  strongly discouraged.

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.

&&

$$

UTZ486-487-011200-
/O.EXP.KGJT.FW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-180601T0400Z/
/O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0014.180601T1600Z-180602T0400Z/
Eastern Uinta Basin-Book Cliffs-
959 PM MDT Thu May 31 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM MDT
FRIDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES
486 AND 487 BELOW 7000 FEET...
...RED FLAG WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 10 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR
WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 486 AND
487 BELOW 7000 FEET...

* AFFECTED AREA...In Utah, Fire Weather Zone 486 Eastern Uinta 
  Basin and Fire Weather Zone 487 Book Cliffs below 7000 feet.

* WINDS...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...10 to 15 percent.

* IMPACTS...New fire starts may be difficult or impossible to 
  control due to fast rates of spread. Outdoor burning is 
  strongly discouraged.

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.

&&

$$

COZ205-011200-
/O.EXP.KGJT.FW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-180601T0400Z/
/O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0014.180601T1600Z-180602T0400Z/
Colorado River Headwaters-
959 PM MDT Thu May 31 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM MDT
FRIDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE
205 BELOW 7500 FEET...
...RED FLAG WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 10 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR
WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 205 BELOW
7500 FEET...

* AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 205 Colorado 
  River Headwaters below 7500 feet.

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

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...10 to 15 percent.

* IMPACTS...New fire starts may be difficult or impossible to 
  control due to fast rates of spread. Outdoor burning is 
  strongly discouraged.

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.

&&

$$

COZ203-011200-
/O.EXP.KGJT.FW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-180601T0400Z/
/O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0014.180601T1600Z-180602T0400Z/
Lower Colorado River-
959 PM MDT Thu May 31 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM MDT
FRIDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE
203 BELOW 9000 FEET...
...RED FLAG WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 10 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR
WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 203 BELOW
9000 FEET...

* AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 203 Lower 
  Colorado River below 9000 feet.

* WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...9 to 14 percent.

* IMPACTS...New fire starts may be difficult or impossible to 
  control due to fast rates of spread. Outdoor burning is 
  strongly discouraged.

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.

&&

$$

COZ207-010500-
/O.EXP.KGJT.FW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-180601T0400Z/
Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast Area-
959 PM MDT Thu May 31 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 10 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR
WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 207...

Winds have decreased below the 25 mph threshold even though
relative humidity remains low. Some localized gusty winds may 
continue but overall threat is decreasing. Therefore, the Red 
Flag Warning has been allowed to expire at 10 pm MDT.

$$

COZ200-010500-
/O.EXP.KGJT.FW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-180601T0400Z/
Little Snake Forecast Area-
959 PM MDT Thu May 31 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 10 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR
WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 200...

Winds have decreased below the 25 mph threshold even though
relative humidity remains low. Some localized gusty winds may 
continue but overall threat is decreasing. Therefore, the Red 
Flag Warning has been allowed to expire at 10 pm MDT.

$$

UTZ491-010500-
/O.EXP.KGJT.FW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-180601T0400Z/
Southeast Utah-
959 PM MDT Thu May 31 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 10 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR
WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 491 BELOW
7000 FEET...

Winds have decreased below the 25 mph threshold even though
relative humidity remains low. Some localized gusty winds may 
continue but overall threat is decreasing. Therefore, the Red 
Flag Warning has been allowed to expire at 10 pm MDT.

$$

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What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this red flag warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Grand Junction, CO wrote its last area forecast discussion before this red flag warning went out at May 30, 4:30 AM MDT, 0 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, May 30, 4:30 AM MDT, 0 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
430 AM MDT Wed May 30 2018

.SHORT TERM...(Today through Thursday)
Issued at 430 AM MDT Wed May 30 2018

Conditions were quiet during the overnight hours beneath a low
amplitude ridge over the forecast area. However, modest mid-level
moisture lingered over the region as evidenced by areas of alto-
cumulus apparent in IR satellite imagery.

Models remained consistent in depicting a weak mid-level shortwave
disturbance moving east-northeastward across the central portion
of the forecast area from late morning through the afternoon.
Farther aloft, difluence/divergence between the subtropical and
polar jets will enhance upward forcing. These dynamic features
combined with mid-level moisture and the destabilizing effects of
daytime warming are expected to bring scattered showers and
thunderstorms from late morning through early evening, mainly over
the mountains. The sub-cloud layer remains relatively dry, so
expect more wind than rain with these storms. Moist convection
will end during the latter part of the evening with dry conditions
continuing through the remainder of the night as drying and
stabilization occurs.

A Pacific trough moves to the West Coast early Thursday morning
and shifts to the western Great Basin during the latter part of
the day. As this occurs, the height gradient tightens driving
stronger mid-level winds which will mix to the surface during the
late morning and afternoon. Winds will be breezy, but will fall
short advisory criteria. Concurrently, a fetch of dry, hot desert
air will advect over the area ahead of the trough. As a result,
precipitation chances become pretty remote, though models don't
completely rule out some isolated activity over the northern
Colorado mountains late in the day.

Expect temperatures to climb a few degrees today, with a more
significant rise to levels close to 10 degrees above normal for
many locations. Overnight lows tonight will be relatively mild.

.LONG TERM...(Thursday night through Tuesday)
Issued at 430 AM MDT Wed May 30 2018

Winds will begin weakening Thursday night as the atmosphere
decouples, even though the upper level trough will remain to our
west. By Friday morning, the trough will remain to our west but
models continued to show it filling and lifting through the day.
Winds become northwesterly by Friday evening allowing some cooler
air to filter into the region, especially across the northern
valleys. Gusty winds remain in the picture Friday until the
trough moves through so fire weather concerns will need to be
monitored. Usually when a trough moves through we can expect some
sort of precipitation with its passage. Unfortunately, models
favor our northern neighbors for this precipitation with maybe a
passing shower for the eastern Uintahs and northern mountains.
Once again, significant precipitation will elude us.

Dry and warm conditions will persist for the rest of the long term
period with a chance for some showers down south on Sunday and a
few popups here and there over higher terrain each afternoon
through Tuesday, but nothing of import. We're still waiting for a
pattern change...

&&

.AVIATION...(For the 12Z TAFS through 12Z Thursday morning)
Issued at 430 AM MDT Wed May 30 2018

A disturbance passing aloft this afternoon will spark another
round of late morning, afternoon, and evening thunderstorms. This
activity will largely be anchored to higher terrain, though a few
cells could move over adjacent valleys. Thunderstorm chances at
TAF sites across the region will be low, though outflow winds to
40 MPH are possible. Consequently, look for VFR conditions over
the next 24 hours with CIGS above ILS breakpoints.

&&

.FIRE WEATHER...
Issued at 430 AM MDT Wed May 30 2018

Increasing southwest flow ahead of an approaching Pacific trough
is expected to produce wind gusts from 25 to 40 MPH by Thursday
afternoon. Low relative humidity values with single digits common
by Thursday afternoon combined with strong winds and above normal
temperatures will result in critical fire weather conditions for
much of eastern Utah and western Colorado. These conditions may
recur in some areas on Friday.

&&

.GJT WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...

CO...Red Flag Warning from 10 AM to 10 PM MDT Thursday for COZ200-202-
     203-205-207-290>292-294.

     Fire Weather Watch from Thursday morning through Thursday
     evening for COZ293-295.

UT...Red Flag Warning from 10 AM to 10 PM MDT Thursday for UTZ490-491.

&&

SHORT TERM...NL
LONG TERM...TGR
AVIATION...NL
FIRE WEATHER...TGJT
Hazardous weather outlook, May 30, 4:30 AM MDT, 0 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
430 AM MDT Wed May 30 2018

COZ001>014-017>023-UTZ022>025-027>029-311030-
Lower Yampa River Basin-Central Yampa River Basin-
Roan and Tavaputs Plateaus-Elkhead and Park Mountains-
Upper Yampa River Basin-Grand Valley-Debeque to Silt Corridor-
Central Colorado River Basin-Grand and Battlement Mesas-
Gore and Elk Mountains/Central Mountain Valleys-
Central Gunnison and Uncompahgre River Basin-
West Elk and Sawatch Mountains-Flat Tops-
Upper Gunnison River Valley-Uncompahgre Plateau and Dallas Divide-
Northwest San Juan Mountains-Southwest San Juan Mountains-
Paradox Valley/Lower Dolores River-
Four Corners/Upper Dolores River-Animas River Basin-
San Juan River Basin-Southeast Utah-Eastern Uinta Mountains-
Eastern Uinta Basin-Tavaputs Plateau-Arches/Grand Flat-
La Sal and Abajo Mountains-Canyonlands/Natural Bridges-
430 AM MDT Wed May 30 2018

This hazardous weather outlook is for eastern Utah and western
Colorado.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

Scattered thunderstorms are expected across the mountains of
eastern Utah and western Colorado beginning late this morning and
continuing into the evening. Thunderstorms will generate strong
outflow winds with little to no rain.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday

Critical fire weather conditions could develop Thursday with a
lesser chance Friday due to gusty southwesterly winds, low
relative humidities, warmer temperatures and dry vegetation.

Thunderstorms may return to Colorado's southern mountains Sunday
and Monday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be needed.

The office that day

Everything else NWS Grand Junction, CO issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
May 30, 5:35 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementGJTGarfield40 min

Nearby

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.