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Red Flag Warning 21, NWS Grand Junction, CO
NWS Grand Junction, CO issued this red flag warning at Jun 21, 2018, 2:25 PM MDT for 17 counties in Colorado; 4 counties in Utah. It took effect at Jun 22, 2018, 10:00 AM MDT. It was in force for 11 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
- Jun 21, 2018, 2:25 PM MDT (20:25 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jun 22, 2018, 10:00 AM MDT
- Expired
- Jun 22, 2018, 9:00 PM MDT
- In force
- 11 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 20:30 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The nearest sounding before it
Grand Junction, CO (KGJT), launched 12:00Z, 8.4 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.
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- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 2947 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 43 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 14 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 84 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
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- Supercell composite
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The text
As transmitted.
959 WWUS85 KGJT 212025 RFWGJT URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Junction CO 225 PM MDT Thu Jun 21 2018 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING IN NORTHWEST COLORADO FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 200 AND 202... ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 9 PM MDT FRIDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR COLORADO FIRE WEATHER ZONES 200, 202, 203, 205 BELOW 7500 FEET, 207, 290, 291, 292, 293, 294 AND 295, AND UTAH FIRE ZONES 486 AND 487 BELOW 7000 FEET, AND 490 AND 491 BELOW 8000 FEET... .An cold front approaching from the northwest will cause southwest winds to frequently gust above 25 mph this afternoon into the early evening hours over portions of northwest Colorado. The stronger winds will combine with above normal temperatures and low humidity to produce critical fire weather conditions in Colorado zones 200 and 202. On Friday, the trough and weak cold front will move through the area generating more widespread critical fire weather conditions across much of eastern Utah and western Colorado. COZ200-202-220600- /O.UPG.KGJT.FW.A.0012.180622T1600Z-180623T0200Z/ /O.NEW.KGJT.FW.W.0021.180622T1600Z-180623T0300Z/ /O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0020.000000T0000Z-180622T0200Z/ Little Snake Forecast Area-White River Forecast Area- 225 PM MDT Thu Jun 21 2018 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 200 AND 202... ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 9 PM MDT FRIDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 200 AND 202... 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 9 PM MDT Friday. The Fire Weather Watch for Friday is no longer in effect. A Red Flag Warning also remains in effect through 8 PM MDT this evening. * AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 200 Little Snake Forecast Area and Fire Weather Zone 202 White River Forecast Area. * WINDS...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph today. Switching to northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph on Friday. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...11 to 16 percent. * IMPACTS...Rapid rates of fire growth and spread are possible under these conditions. 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. && $$ COZ203-207-290>295-220600- /O.UPG.KGJT.FW.A.0012.180622T1600Z-180623T0200Z/ /O.NEW.KGJT.FW.W.0021.180622T1600Z-180623T0300Z/ Lower Colorado River-Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast Area- Paradox Valley Forecast Area-Northern San Juan Forecast Area- North Fork Forecast Area-Gunnison Basin Forecast Area- Southwest Colorado Upper West Forecast Area- Southwest Colorado Upper East Forecast Area- 225 PM MDT Thu Jun 21 2018 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 9 PM MDT FRIDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 203, 207, 290, 291, 292, 293, 294 AND 295... The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 10 AM to 9 PM MDT Friday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 203 Lower Colorado River, Fire Weather Zone 207 Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 290 Paradox Valley Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 291 Northern San Juan Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 292 North Fork Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 293 Gunnison Basin Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 294 Southwest Colorado Upper West Forecast Area and Fire Weather Zone 295 Southwest Colorado Upper East Forecast Area. * WINDS...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...8 to 13 percent. * IMPACTS...Rapid rates of fire growth and spread are possible under these conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. && $$ UTZ486-487-220600- /O.UPG.KGJT.FW.A.0012.180622T1600Z-180623T0200Z/ /O.NEW.KGJT.FW.W.0021.180622T1600Z-180623T0300Z/ Eastern Uinta Basin-Book Cliffs- 225 PM MDT Thu Jun 21 2018 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 9 PM MDT FRIDAY 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 9 PM MDT Friday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * 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...9 to 14 percent. * IMPACTS...Rapid rates of fire growth and spread are possible under these conditions. 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. && $$ UTZ490-220600- /O.UPG.KGJT.FW.A.0012.180622T1600Z-180623T0200Z/ /O.NEW.KGJT.FW.W.0021.180622T1600Z-180623T0300Z/ Colorado River Basin- 225 PM MDT Thu Jun 21 2018 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 9 PM MDT FRIDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 490 BELOW 8000 FEET... The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a Red Flag Warning below 8000 feet for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 10 AM to 9 PM MDT Friday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...In Utah, Fire Weather Zone 490 Colorado River Basin below 8000 feet. * WINDS...Northwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...6 to 11 percent. * IMPACTS...Rapid rates of fire growth and spread are possible under these conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. && $$ COZ205-220600- /O.NEW.KGJT.FW.W.0021.180622T1600Z-180623T0300Z/ Colorado River Headwaters- 225 PM MDT Thu Jun 21 2018 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 9 PM MDT FRIDAY 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 9 PM MDT Friday. * AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 205 Colorado River Headwaters below 7500 feet. * WINDS...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...13 to 18 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. && $$ UTZ491-220600- /O.NEW.KGJT.FW.W.0021.180622T1600Z-180623T0300Z/ Southeast Utah- 225 PM MDT Thu Jun 21 2018 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 9 PM MDT FRIDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 491 BELOW 8000 FEET... The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a Red Flag Warning below 8000 feet for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 10 AM to 9 PM MDT Friday. * AFFECTED AREA...In Utah, Fire Weather Zone 491 Southeast Utah below 8000 feet. * WINDS...Northwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...6 to 11 percent. * IMPACTS... PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit... http://weather.gov/gjt
5 follow-up statements
288 WWUS85 KGJT 220219 RFWGJT URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Junction CO 819 PM MDT Thu Jun 21 2018 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 9 PM MDT FRIDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR COLORADO FIRE WEATHER ZONES 200, 202, 203, 205 BELOW 7500 FEET, 207, 290, 291, 292, 293, 294 AND 295, AND UTAH FIRE ZONES 486 AND 487 BELOW 7000 FEET, AND 490 AND 491 BELOW 8000 FEET... .A trough and weak cold front will move through the area Friday causing gusty surface winds across much of the region. These winds, along with continued low humidities and dry fuels, will create another critical fire weather day for most fire weather zones. COZ200-202-221200- /O.EXP.KGJT.FW.W.0020.000000T0000Z-180622T0200Z/ /O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0021.180622T1600Z-180623T0300Z/ Little Snake Forecast Area-White River Forecast Area- 819 PM MDT Thu Jun 21 2018 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 9 PM MDT FRIDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 200 AND 202... * AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 200 Little Snake Forecast Area and Fire Weather Zone 202 White River Forecast Area. * WINDS...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph today. Switching to northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph on Friday. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...11 to 16 percent. * IMPACTS...Rapid rates of fire growth and spread are possible under these conditions. 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. && $$ COZ203-207-290>295-221200- /O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0021.180622T1600Z-180623T0300Z/ Lower Colorado River-Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast Area- Paradox Valley Forecast Area-Northern San Juan Forecast Area- North Fork Forecast Area-Gunnison Basin Forecast Area- Southwest Colorado Upper West Forecast Area- Southwest Colorado Upper East Forecast Area- 819 PM MDT Thu Jun 21 2018 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 9 PM MDT FRIDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 203, 207, 290, 291, 292, 293, 294 AND 295... * AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 203 Lower Colorado River, Fire Weather Zone 207 Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 290 Paradox Valley Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 291 Northern San Juan Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 292 North Fork Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 293 Gunnison Basin Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 294 Southwest Colorado Upper West Forecast Area and Fire Weather Zone 295 Southwest Colorado Upper East Forecast Area. * WINDS...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...8 to 13 percent. * IMPACTS...Rapid rates of fire growth and spread are possible under these conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. && $$ UTZ486-487-221200- /O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0021.180622T1600Z-180623T0300Z/ Eastern Uinta Basin-Book Cliffs- 819 PM MDT Thu Jun 21 2018 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 9 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...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...9 to 14 percent. * IMPACTS...Rapid rates of fire growth and spread are possible under these conditions. 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. && $$ COZ205-221200- /O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0021.180622T1600Z-180623T0300Z/ Colorado River Headwaters- 819 PM MDT Thu Jun 21 2018 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 9 PM MDT FRIDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 205 BELOW 7500 FEET... * AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 205 Colorado River Headwaters below 7500 feet. * WINDS...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...13 to 18 percent. * IMPACTS...Rapid rates of fire growth and spread are possible under these conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. && $$ UTZ490-491-221200- /O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0021.180622T1600Z-180623T0300Z/ Colorado River Basin-Southeast Utah- 819 PM MDT Thu Jun 21 2018 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 9 PM MDT FRIDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 490 AND 491 BELOW 8000 FEET... * AFFECTED AREA...In Utah, Fire Weather Zone 490 Colorado River Basin and Fire Weather Zone 491 Southeast Utah below 8000 feet. * WINDS...Northwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...6 to 11 percent. * IMPACTS...Rapid rates of fire growth and spread are possible under these conditions. 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
493 WWUS85 KGJT 221013 RFWGJT URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Junction CO 413 AM MDT Fri Jun 22 2018 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 9 PM MDT FRIDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR COLORADO FIRE WEATHER ZONES 200, 202, 203, 205 BELOW 7500 FEET, 207, 290, 291, 292, 293, 294 AND 295, AND UTAH FIRE ZONES 486 AND 487 BELOW 7000 FEET, AND 490 AND 491 BELOW 8000 FEET... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR COLORADO FIRE ZONES 202, 203, 205 BELOW 7500 FEET, 207, 290, 293, 294 AND 295, AND UTAH FIRE ZONES 487 BELOW 7000 FEET, and 490, AND 491 BELOW 8000 FEET... .A trough and weak cold front will move through the area today resulting in gusty surface winds across much of the region. These winds, along with continued low humidity and dry fuels, will create another critical fire weather day for most fire weather zones. Similar conditions are possible on Saturday prompting the issuance of a Fire Weather Watch for much of the region from late morning through the evening. COZ202-203-207-290-293>295-221815- /O.NEW.KGJT.FW.A.0013.180623T1600Z-180624T0300Z/ /O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0021.180622T1600Z-180623T0300Z/ White River Forecast Area-Lower Colorado River- Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast Area- Paradox Valley Forecast Area-Gunnison Basin Forecast Area- Southwest Colorado Upper West Forecast Area- Southwest Colorado Upper East Forecast Area- 413 AM MDT Fri Jun 22 2018 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 202, 203, 207, 290, 293, 294 AND 295... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 202, 203, 207, 290, 293, 294 AND 295... The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a Fire Weather Watch for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from Saturday morning through Saturday evening. A Red Flag Warning remains in effect from 10 AM this morning through 9 PM MDT this evening for wind and low relative humidity. * AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 202 White River Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 203 Lower Colorado River, Fire Weather Zone 207 Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 290 Paradox Valley 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...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...7 to 12 percent. * IMPACTS...Rapid rates of fire growth and spread are possible under these conditions. 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. && $$ UTZ487-221815- /O.NEW.KGJT.FW.A.0013.180623T1600Z-180624T0300Z/ /O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0021.180622T1600Z-180623T0300Z/ Book Cliffs- 413 AM MDT Fri Jun 22 2018 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 487 BELOW 7000 FEET... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 487 BELOW 7000 FEET... The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a Fire Weather Watch below 7000 feet for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from Saturday morning through Saturday evening. A Red Flag Warning remains in effect below 7000 feet from 10 AM this morning through 9 PM MDT this evening for wind and low relative humidity. * AFFECTED AREA...In Utah, Fire Weather Zone 487 Book Cliffs below 7000 feet. * WINDS...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...9 to 14 percent. * IMPACTS...Rapid rates of fire growth and spread are possible under these conditions. 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. && $$ COZ205-221815- /O.NEW.KGJT.FW.A.0013.180623T1600Z-180624T0300Z/ /O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0021.180622T1600Z-180623T0300Z/ Colorado River Headwaters- 413 AM MDT Fri Jun 22 2018 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 205 BELOW 7500 FEET... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 205 BELOW 7500 FEET... The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a Fire Weather Watch below 7500 feet for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from Saturday morning through Saturday evening. A Red Flag Warning remains in effect below 7500 feet from 10 AM this morning through 9 PM MDT this evening for wind and low relative humidity. * AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 205 Colorado River Headwaters below 7500 feet. * WINDS...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...13 to 18 percent. * IMPACTS...Rapid rates of fire growth and spread are possible under these conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings. && $$ UTZ490-491-221815- /O.NEW.KGJT.FW.A.0013.180623T1600Z-180624T0300Z/ /O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0021.180622T1600Z-180623T0300Z/ Colorado River Basin-Southeast Utah- 413 AM MDT Fri Jun 22 2018 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 490 AND 491 BELOW 8000 FEET... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 490 AND 491 BELOW 8000 FEET... The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a Fire Weather Watch below 8000 feet for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from Saturday morning through Saturday evening. A Red Flag Warning remains in effect below 8000 feet from 10 AM this morning through 9 PM MDT this evening for wind and low relative humidity. * AFFECTED AREA...In Utah, Fire Weather Zone 490 Colorado River Basin and Fire Weather Zone 491 Southeast Utah below 8000 feet. * WINDS...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...5 to 10 percent. * IMPACTS...Rapid rates of fire growth and spread are possible under these conditions. 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. && $$ COZ200-291-292-221815- /O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0021.180622T1600Z-180623T0300Z/ Little Snake Forecast Area-Northern San Juan Forecast Area- North Fork Forecast Area- 413 AM MDT Fri Jun 22 2018 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 200, 291 AND 292... * AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 200 Little Snake Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 291 Northern San Juan Forecast Area and Fire Weather Zone 292 North Fork Forecast Area. * WINDS...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...10 to 15 percent. * IMPACTS...Rapid rates of fire growth and spread are possible under these conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. && $$ UTZ486-221815- /O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0021.180622T1600Z-180623T0300Z/ Eastern Uinta Basin- 413 AM MDT Fri Jun 22 2018 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 486 BELOW 7000 FEET... * AFFECTED AREA...In Utah, Fire Weather Zone 486 Eastern Uinta Basin below 7000 feet. * WINDS...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...9 to 14 percent. * IMPACTS...Rapid rates of fire growth and spread are possible under these conditions. 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
504 WWUS85 KGJT 221801 RFWGJT URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Junction CO 1201 PM MDT Fri Jun 22 2018 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR COLORADO FIRE WEATHER ZONES 200, 202, 203, 205 BELOW 7500 FEET, 207, 290, 291, 292, 293, 294 AND 295, AND UTAH FIRE ZONES 486 AND 487 BELOW 7000 FEET, AND 490 AND 491 BELOW 8000 FEET... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH 9 PM SATURDAY EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR COLORADO FIRE ZONES 202, 203, 205 BELOW 7500 FEET, 207, 290, 293, 294 AND 295, AND UTAH FIRE ZONES 487 BELOW 7000 FEET, and 490, AND 491 BELOW 8000 FEET... .A trough and weak cold front will continue moving through the area today resulting in gusty surface winds across much of the region. These winds, along with continued low humidity and dry fuels, will create another critical fire weather day for most fire weather zones. Similar conditions are possible on Saturday prompting the issuance of a Fire Weather Watch for much of the region from late morning through the evening. COZ202-203-207-290-293>295-230215- /O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0021.000000T0000Z-180623T0300Z/ /O.CON.KGJT.FW.A.0013.180623T1600Z-180624T0300Z/ White River Forecast Area-Lower Colorado River- Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast Area- Paradox Valley Forecast Area-Gunnison Basin Forecast Area- Southwest Colorado Upper West Forecast Area- Southwest Colorado Upper East Forecast Area- 1201 PM MDT Fri Jun 22 2018 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 202, 203, 207, 290, 293, 294 AND 295... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH 9 PM SATURDAY EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 202, 203, 207, 290, 293, 294 AND 295... * AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 202 White River Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 203 Lower Colorado River, Fire Weather Zone 207 Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 290 Paradox Valley 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...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...7 to 12 percent. * IMPACTS...Rapid rates of fire growth and spread are possible under these conditions. 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. && $$ UTZ487-230215- /O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0021.000000T0000Z-180623T0300Z/ /O.CON.KGJT.FW.A.0013.180623T1600Z-180624T0300Z/ Book Cliffs- 1201 PM MDT Fri Jun 22 2018 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 487 BELOW 7000 FEET... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH 9 PM SATURDAY EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 487 BELOW 7000 FEET... * AFFECTED AREA...In Utah, Fire Weather Zone 487 Book Cliffs below 7000 feet. * WINDS...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...9 to 14 percent. * IMPACTS...Rapid rates of fire growth and spread are possible under these conditions. 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. && $$ COZ205-230215- /O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0021.000000T0000Z-180623T0300Z/ /O.CON.KGJT.FW.A.0013.180623T1600Z-180624T0300Z/ Colorado River Headwaters- 1201 PM MDT Fri Jun 22 2018 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 205 BELOW 7500 FEET... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH 9 PM SATURDAY EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 205 BELOW 7500 FEET... * AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 205 Colorado River Headwaters below 7500 feet. * WINDS...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...13 to 18 percent. * IMPACTS...Rapid rates of fire growth and spread are possible under these conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings. && $$ UTZ490-491-230215- /O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0021.000000T0000Z-180623T0300Z/ /O.CON.KGJT.FW.A.0013.180623T1600Z-180624T0300Z/ Colorado River Basin-Southeast Utah- 1201 PM MDT Fri Jun 22 2018 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 490 AND 491 BELOW 8000 FEET... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH 9 PM SATURDAY EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 490 AND 491 BELOW 8000 FEET... * AFFECTED AREA...In Utah, Fire Weather Zone 490 Colorado River Basin and Fire Weather Zone 491 Southeast Utah below 8000 feet. * WINDS...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...5 to 10 percent. * IMPACTS...Rapid rates of fire growth and spread are possible under these conditions. 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. && $$ COZ200-291-292-230215- /O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0021.000000T0000Z-180623T0300Z/ Little Snake Forecast Area-Northern San Juan Forecast Area- North Fork Forecast Area- 1201 PM MDT Fri Jun 22 2018 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 200, 291 AND 292... * AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 200 Little Snake Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 291 Northern San Juan Forecast Area and Fire Weather Zone 292 North Fork Forecast Area. * WINDS...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...10 to 15 percent. * IMPACTS...Rapid rates of fire growth and spread are possible under these conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. && $$ UTZ486-230215- /O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0021.000000T0000Z-180623T0300Z/ Eastern Uinta Basin- 1201 PM MDT Fri Jun 22 2018 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 486 BELOW 7000 FEET... * AFFECTED AREA...In Utah, Fire Weather Zone 486 Eastern Uinta Basin below 7000 feet. * WINDS...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...9 to 14 percent. * IMPACTS...Rapid rates of fire growth and spread are possible under these conditions. 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
124 WWUS85 KGJT 222114 RFWGJT URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Junction CO 314 PM MDT Fri Jun 22 2018 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR COLORADO FIRE WEATHER ZONES 200, 202, 203, 205 BELOW 7500 FEET, 207, 290, 291, 292, 293, 294 AND 295, AND UTAH FIRE ZONES 486 AND 487 BELOW 7000 FEET, AND 490 AND 491 BELOW 8000 FEET... ...RED FLAG WARNING IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH 9 PM SATURDAY EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR COLORADO FIRE ZONES 202, 203, 205 BELOW 7500 FEET, 207, 290, 293, 294 AND 295, AND UTAH FIRE ZONES 487 BELOW 7000 FEET, and 490, AND 491 BELOW 8000 FEET... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM SUNDAY MORNING TO 8 PM SUNDAY EVENING IN PORTIONS OF SOUTHWEST COLORADO FOR FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR COLORADO FIRE ZONES 207 AND 295... .A trough and weak cold front will continue moving through the area tonight and Saturday continuing the critical fire weather conditions this evening and helping them redevelop Saturday. West to northwest winds will gust to 30-35 mph at times with humidities dropping into the single digits in many places. The trough will push the stronger winds south on Sunday so only southwest Colorado see a risk of critical conditions Sunday afternoon and evening. A Fire Weather Watch was issued for zones 207 and 295. COZ207-295-230600- /O.UPG.KGJT.FW.A.0013.180623T1600Z-180624T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KGJT.FW.W.0022.180623T1600Z-180624T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KGJT.FW.A.0014.180624T1700Z-180625T0200Z/ /O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0021.000000T0000Z-180623T0300Z/ Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast Area- Southwest Colorado Upper East Forecast Area- 314 PM MDT Fri Jun 22 2018 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 207 AND 295... ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 9 PM MDT SATURDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 207 AND 295... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 207 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 9 PM MDT Saturday. A Fire Weather Watch has also been issued. This Fire Weather Watch for wind and low relative humidity is in effect from Sunday morning through Sunday evening. 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 295 Southwest Colorado Upper East Forecast Area. * WINDS...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...7 to 12 percent. * IMPACTS...Rapid rates of fire growth and spread are possible under these conditions. 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. A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings. && $$ COZ202-203-290-293-294-230600- /O.UPG.KGJT.FW.A.0013.180623T1600Z-180624T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KGJT.FW.W.0022.180623T1600Z-180624T0300Z/ /O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0021.000000T0000Z-180623T0300Z/ White River Forecast Area-Lower Colorado River- Paradox Valley Forecast Area-Gunnison Basin Forecast Area- Southwest Colorado Upper West Forecast Area- 314 PM MDT Fri Jun 22 2018 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 202, 203, 290, 293 AND 294... ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 9 PM MDT SATURDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 202, 203, 290, 293 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 9 PM MDT Saturday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 202 White River Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 203 Lower Colorado River, Fire Weather Zone 290 Paradox Valley Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 293 Gunnison Basin Forecast Area and Fire Weather Zone 294 Southwest Colorado Upper West Forecast Area. * WINDS...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...7 to 12 percent. * IMPACTS...Rapid rates of fire growth and spread are possible under these conditions. 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. && $$ UTZ487-230600- /O.UPG.KGJT.FW.A.0013.180623T1600Z-180624T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KGJT.FW.W.0022.180623T1600Z-180624T0300Z/ /O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0021.000000T0000Z-180623T0300Z/ Book Cliffs- 314 PM MDT Fri Jun 22 2018 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 487 BELOW 7000 FEET... ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 9 PM MDT SATURDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 487 BELOW 7000 FEET... The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a Red Flag Warning below 7000 feet for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 10 AM to 9 PM MDT Saturday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...In Utah, Fire Weather Zone 487 Book Cliffs below 7000 feet. * WINDS...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...9 to 14 percent. * IMPACTS...Rapid rates of fire growth and spread are possible under these conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. && $$ COZ205-230600- /O.UPG.KGJT.FW.A.0013.180623T1600Z-180624T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KGJT.FW.W.0022.180623T1600Z-180624T0300Z/ /O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0021.000000T0000Z-180623T0300Z/ Colorado River Headwaters- 314 PM MDT Fri Jun 22 2018 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 205 BELOW 7500 FEET... ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 9 PM MDT SATURDAY 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 9 PM MDT Saturday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 205 Colorado River Headwaters below 7500 feet. * WINDS...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...13 to 18 percent. * IMPACTS...Rapid rates of fire growth and spread are possible under these conditions. 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. && $$ UTZ490-491-230600- /O.UPG.KGJT.FW.A.0013.180623T1600Z-180624T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KGJT.FW.W.0022.180623T1600Z-180624T0300Z/ /O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0021.000000T0000Z-180623T0300Z/ Colorado River Basin-Southeast Utah- 314 PM MDT Fri Jun 22 2018 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 490 AND 491 BELOW 8000 FEET... ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 9 PM MDT SATURDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 490 AND 491 BELOW 8000 FEET... The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a Red Flag Warning below 8000 feet for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 10 AM to 9 PM MDT Saturday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...In Utah, Fire Weather Zone 490 Colorado River Basin and Fire Weather Zone 491 Southeast Utah below 8000 feet. * WINDS...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...5 to 10 percent. * IMPACTS...Rapid rates of fire growth and spread are possible under these conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. && $$ COZ200-291-292-230300- /O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0021.000000T0000Z-180623T0300Z/ Little Snake Forecast Area-Northern San Juan Forecast Area- North Fork Forecast Area- 314 PM MDT Fri Jun 22 2018 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 200, 291 AND 292... * AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 200 Little Snake Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 291 Northern San Juan Forecast Area and Fire Weather Zone 292 North Fork Forecast Area. * WINDS...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...10 to 15 percent. * IMPACTS...Rapid rates of fire growth and spread are possible under these conditions. 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. && $$ UTZ486-230300- /O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0021.000000T0000Z-180623T0300Z/ Eastern Uinta Basin- 314 PM MDT Fri Jun 22 2018 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 486 BELOW 7000 FEET... * AFFECTED AREA...In Utah, Fire Weather Zone 486 Eastern Uinta Basin below 7000 feet. * WINDS...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...9 to 14 percent. * IMPACTS...Rapid rates of fire growth and spread are possible under these conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit... http://weather.gov/gjt
966 WWUS85 KGJT 230302 RFWGJT URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Junction CO 902 PM MDT Fri Jun 22 2018 ...RED FLAG WARNING IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH 9 PM SATURDAY EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR COLORADO FIRE ZONES 202, 203, 205 BELOW 7500 FEET, 207, 290, 293, 294 AND 295, AND UTAH FIRE ZONES 487 BELOW 7000 FEET, and 490, AND 491 BELOW 8000 FEET... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM SUNDAY MORNING TO 8 PM SUNDAY EVENING IN PORTIONS OF SOUTHWEST COLORADO FOR FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR COLORADO FIRE ZONES 207 AND 295... .Critical fire weather conditions will redevelop on Saturday and Sunday as another trough and associated cold front move through the region. West to northwest winds will gust to 30-35 mph at times with humidities dropping into the single digits in many places. The trough will push the stronger winds south on Sunday so only southwest Colorado see a risk of critical conditions Sunday afternoon and evening. A Fire Weather Watch was issued for zones 207 and 295. COZ207-295-231200- /O.EXP.KGJT.FW.W.0021.000000T0000Z-180623T0300Z/ /O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0022.180623T1600Z-180624T0300Z/ /O.CON.KGJT.FW.A.0014.180624T1700Z-180625T0200Z/ Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast Area- Southwest Colorado Upper East Forecast Area- 902 PM MDT Fri Jun 22 2018 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 9 PM MDT SATURDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 207 AND 295... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 207 AND 295... ...RED FLAG WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 207 AND 295... * AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 207 Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast Area and Fire Weather Zone 295 Southwest Colorado Upper East Forecast Area. * WINDS...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...6 to 11 percent. * IMPACTS...Rapid rates of fire growth and spread are possible under these conditions. 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. A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings. && $$ COZ202-203-290-293-294-231200- /O.EXP.KGJT.FW.W.0021.000000T0000Z-180623T0300Z/ /O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0022.180623T1600Z-180624T0300Z/ White River Forecast Area-Lower Colorado River- Paradox Valley Forecast Area-Gunnison Basin Forecast Area- Southwest Colorado Upper West Forecast Area- 902 PM MDT Fri Jun 22 2018 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 9 PM MDT SATURDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 202, 203, 290, 293 AND 294... ...RED FLAG WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 202, 203, 290, 293 AND 294... * AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 202 White River Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 203 Lower Colorado River, Fire Weather Zone 290 Paradox Valley Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 293 Gunnison Basin Forecast Area and Fire Weather Zone 294 Southwest Colorado Upper West Forecast Area. * WINDS...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...8 to 13 percent. * IMPACTS...Rapid rates of fire growth and spread are possible under these conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. && $$ UTZ487-231200- /O.EXP.KGJT.FW.W.0021.000000T0000Z-180623T0300Z/ /O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0022.180623T1600Z-180624T0300Z/ Book Cliffs- 902 PM MDT Fri Jun 22 2018 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 9 PM MDT SATURDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 487 BELOW 7000 FEET... ...RED FLAG WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 487 BELOW 7000 FEET... * AFFECTED AREA...In Utah, Fire Weather Zone 487 Book Cliffs below 7000 feet. * WINDS...West 5 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...6 to 11 percent. * IMPACTS...Rapid rates of fire growth and spread are possible under these conditions. 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. && $$ COZ205-231200- /O.EXP.KGJT.FW.W.0021.000000T0000Z-180623T0300Z/ /O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0022.180623T1600Z-180624T0300Z/ Colorado River Headwaters- 902 PM MDT Fri Jun 22 2018 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 9 PM MDT SATURDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 205 BELOW 7500 FEET... ...RED FLAG WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 205 BELOW 7500 FEET... * AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 205 Colorado River Headwaters below 7500 feet. * WINDS...Southwest 5 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...12 to 17 percent. * IMPACTS...Rapid rates of fire growth and spread are possible under these conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. && $$ UTZ490-491-231200- /O.EXP.KGJT.FW.W.0021.000000T0000Z-180623T0300Z/ /O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0022.180623T1600Z-180624T0300Z/ Colorado River Basin-Southeast Utah- 902 PM MDT Fri Jun 22 2018 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 9 PM MDT SATURDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 490 AND 491 BELOW 8000 FEET... ...RED FLAG WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 490 AND 491 BELOW 8000 FEET... * AFFECTED AREA...In Utah, Fire Weather Zone 490 Colorado River Basin and Fire Weather Zone 491 Southeast Utah below 8000 feet. * WINDS...Northwest 5 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...5 to 10 percent. * IMPACTS...Rapid rates of fire growth and spread are possible under these conditions. 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. && $$ COZ200-291-292-230415- /O.EXP.KGJT.FW.W.0021.000000T0000Z-180623T0300Z/ Little Snake Forecast Area-Northern San Juan Forecast Area- North Fork Forecast Area- 902 PM MDT Fri Jun 22 2018 ...RED FLAG WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 200, 291 AND 292... While relative humidity remains low, the winds have lessened below the 25 mph threshold so will allow the Red Flag Warning expire at 9 pm MDT. $$ UTZ486-230415- /O.EXP.KGJT.FW.W.0021.000000T0000Z-180623T0300Z/ Eastern Uinta Basin- 902 PM MDT Fri Jun 22 2018 ...RED FLAG WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 486 BELOW 7000 FEET... While relative humidity remains low, the winds have lessened below the 25 mph threshold so will allow the Red Flag Warning expire at 9 pm MDT. $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit... http://weather.gov/gjt
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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.