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Red Flag Warning 13, NWS Grand Junction, CO

May 17, 202015 counties in Colorado; Grand County, Utah

NWS Grand Junction, CO issued this red flag warning at May 17, 2020, 3:34 AM MDT for 15 counties in Colorado; Grand County, Utah. It took effect at May 18, 2020, 11:00 AM MDT. It was in force for 13 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 17, 2020, 3:34 AM MDT (09:34 UTC)
In effect from
May 18, 2020, 11:00 AM MDT
Expired
May 19, 2020, 12:00 AM MDT
In force
13 hr
Issued by
NWS Grand Junction, CO

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, Montezuma County, CO, Montrose County, CO, Ouray County, CO, Pitkin County, CO, San Juan County, CO, San Miguel County, CO, Grand County, UT

The radar

The Grand Junction radar (KGJX), 84 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 09:32 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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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, 9.6 hours before the alert went out and 102 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 2020-05-17Temperature 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 km-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°
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HodographHodograph, Grand Junction, CO at 00:00Z on 2020-05-17The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 16 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
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The text

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744 
WWUS85 KGJT 170934
RFWGJT

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
334 AM MDT Sun May 17 2020

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM MDT SUNDAY FOR
GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR COLORADO
FIRE WEATHER ZONE 290, AND UTAH FIRE WEATHER ZONE 490...

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM MDT MONDAY TO MIDNIGHT
MDT MONDAY NIGHT FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY 
FUELS FOR COLORADO FIRE WEATHER ZONES 207, 290 AND 293, ZONES 203 
AND 205 BELOW 8000 FEET, ZONE 292 BELOW 9000 FEET, ZONE 294 BELOW 
9500 FEET AND ZONE 295 BELOW 10500 FEET, AND UTAH FIRE WEATHER 
ZONE 290...

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH
TUESDAY EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY
FUELS FOR COLORADO FIRE WEATHER ZONES 207, 290 AND 293, ZONES
203 AND 205 BELOW 8000 FEET, ZONE 292 BELOW 9000 FEET, ZONE
294 BELOW 9500 FEET AND ZONE 295 BELOW 10500 FEET, AND UTAH FIRE 
WEATHER ZONE 290...

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Paradox Valley Forecast Area-
334 AM MDT Sun May 17 2020

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 PM MDT
THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER
ZONE 290...
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM MONDAY TO MIDNIGHT MDT
MONDAY NIGHT FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER
ZONE 290...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING
THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR
FIRE WEATHER ZONE 290...

The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a Red
Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in
effect from 11 AM Monday to midnight MDT Monday night.

* AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 290 Paradox 
  Valley Forecast Area.

* WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Gusts 
  could reach up to 40 mph by Tuesday.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...6 to 11 percent.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will become favorable for the rapid 
  ignition, growth and spread of fires. Agricultural 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.

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

&&

$$

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Colorado River Basin-
334 AM MDT Sun May 17 2020

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 PM MDT
THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER
ZONE 490...
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM MONDAY TO MIDNIGHT MDT
MONDAY NIGHT FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER
ZONE 490...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING
THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR
FIRE WEATHER ZONE 490...

The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a Red
Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in
effect from 11 AM Monday to midnight MDT Monday night.

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

* WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Gusts
  could reach up to 45 mph by Tuesday.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...5 to 10 percent.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will become favorable for the rapid 
  ignition, growth and spread of fires. Agricultural 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.

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

&&

$$

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Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast Area-
Gunnison Basin Forecast Area-
334 AM MDT Sun May 17 2020

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM MONDAY TO MIDNIGHT MDT
MONDAY NIGHT FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER
ZONES 207 AND 293...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING
THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR
FIRE WEATHER ZONES 207 AND 293...

The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a Red
Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in
effect from 11 AM Monday to midnight MDT Monday night.

* AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 207 Southwest 
  Colorado Lower Forecast Area and Fire Weather Zone 293 
  Gunnison Basin Forecast Area.

* WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Gusts
  could reach up to 45 mph by Tuesday.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...7 to 12 percent.

* IMPACTS...Conditions could become favorable for the rapid 
  ignition, growth and spread of fires. Agricultural 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.

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

&&

$$

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Southwest Colorado Upper East Forecast Area-
334 AM MDT Sun May 17 2020

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM MONDAY TO MIDNIGHT MDT
MONDAY NIGHT FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER
ZONE 295 BELOW 10500 FEET...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING
THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR
FIRE WEATHER ZONE 295 BELOW 10500 FEET...

The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a Red
Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in
effect from 11 AM Monday to midnight MDT Monday night.

* AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 295 Southwest 
  Colorado Upper East Forecast Area below 10500 feet.

* WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Gusts
  could reach as high as 40 mph by Tuesday.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...8 to 13 percent.

* IMPACTS...Conditions could become favorable for the rapid 
  ignition, growth and spread of fires. Agricultural 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.

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

&&

$$

COZ203-205-172100-
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/O.CON.KGJT.FW.A.0010.200519T1700Z-200520T0300Z/
Lower Colorado River-Colorado River Headwaters-
334 AM MDT Sun May 17 2020

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM MONDAY TO MIDNIGHT MDT
MONDAY NIGHT FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER
ZONES 203 AND 205 BELOW 8000 FEET...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING
THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR
FIRE WEATHER ZONES 203 AND 205 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 11 AM Monday to midnight MDT Monday
night.

* AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 203 Lower 
  Colorado River and Fire Weather Zone 205 Colorado River 
  Headwaters below 8000 feet.

* WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Gusts
  could reach as high as 45 mph by Tuesday.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...7 to 12 percent.

* IMPACTS...Conditions could become favorable for the rapid 
  ignition, growth and spread of fires. Agricultural 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.

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

&&

$$

COZ292-172100-
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/O.CON.KGJT.FW.A.0010.200519T1700Z-200520T0300Z/
North Fork Forecast Area-
334 AM MDT Sun May 17 2020

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM MONDAY TO MIDNIGHT MDT
MONDAY NIGHT FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER
ZONE 292 BELOW 9000 FEET...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING
THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR
FIRE WEATHER ZONE 292 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 11 AM Monday to midnight MDT Monday
night.

* AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 292 North Fork 
  Forecast Area below 9000 feet.

* WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Gusts 
  could reach as high as 40 mph by Tuesday.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...6 to 11 percent.

* IMPACTS...Conditions could become favorable for the rapid 
  ignition, growth and spread of fires. Agricultural 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.

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

&&

$$

COZ294-172100-
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/O.CON.KGJT.FW.A.0010.200519T1700Z-200520T0300Z/
Southwest Colorado Upper West Forecast Area-
334 AM MDT Sun May 17 2020

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM MONDAY TO MIDNIGHT MDT
MONDAY NIGHT FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER
ZONE 294 BELOW 9500 FEET...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING
THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR
FIRE WEATHER ZONE 294 BELOW 9500 FEET...

The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a Red
Flag Warning below 9500 feet for wind and low relative humidity,
which is in effect from 11 AM Monday to midnight MDT Monday
night.

* AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 294 Southwest 
  Colorado Upper West Forecast Area below 9500 feet.

* WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Gusts 
  could reach as high as 45 mph by Tuesday.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...8 to 13 percent.

* IMPACTS...Conditions could become favorable for the rapid 
  ignition, growth and spread of fires. Agricultural 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.

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
5 follow-up statements
169 
WWUS85 KGJT 172050
RFWGJT

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
250 PM MDT Sun May 17 2020

...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 ZONE 290, AND UTAH FIRE WEATHER ZONE 490...

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM MDT MONDAY TO MIDNIGHT
MDT MONDAY NIGHT FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY
FUELS FOR COLORADO FIRE WEATHER ZONES 207, 290 AND 293, ZONES 203
AND 205 BELOW 8000 FEET, ZONE 292 BELOW 9000 FEET, ZONE 294 BELOW
9500 FEET AND ZONE 295 BELOW 10500 FEET, AND UTAH FIRE WEATHER 
ZONE 290...

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM MDT TUESDAY TO MIDNIGHT
MDT TUESDAY NIGHT FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY 
FUELS FOR COLORADO FIRE WEATHER ZONES 207, 290 AND 293, ZONES 203 
AND 205 BELOW 8000 FEET, ZONE 292 BELOW 9000 FEET, ZONE 294 BELOW 
9500 FEET AND ZONE 295 BELOW 10500 FEET, AND UTAH FIRE WEATHER 
ZONE 290...

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Paradox Valley Forecast Area-
250 PM MDT Sun May 17 2020

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING
FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 290...
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM MONDAY TO
MIDNIGHT MDT MONDAY NIGHT FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR
FIRE WEATHER ZONE 290...
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TUESDAY TO MIDNIGHT MDT
TUESDAY NIGHT FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER
ZONE 290...

The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a Red
Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in
effect from 11 AM Tuesday to midnight MDT Tuesday night. The Fire
Weather Watch is no longer in effect.

* AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 290 Paradox 
  Valley Forecast Area.

* WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Gusts 
  could reach up to 40 mph by Tuesday.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...6 to 11 percent.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will become favorable for the rapid 
  ignition, growth and spread of fires. Agricultural 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.

&&

$$

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Colorado River Basin-
250 PM MDT Sun May 17 2020

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING
FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 490...
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM MONDAY TO
MIDNIGHT MDT MONDAY NIGHT FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR
FIRE WEATHER ZONE 490...
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TUESDAY TO MIDNIGHT MDT
TUESDAY NIGHT FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER
ZONE 490...

The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a Red
Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in
effect from 11 AM Tuesday to midnight MDT Tuesday night. The Fire
Weather Watch is no longer in effect.

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

* WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Gusts
  could reach up to 45 mph by Tuesday.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...5 to 10 percent.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will become favorable for the rapid 
  ignition, growth and spread of fires. Agricultural 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.

&&

$$

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Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast Area-
Gunnison Basin Forecast Area-
250 PM MDT Sun May 17 2020

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM MONDAY TO
MIDNIGHT MDT MONDAY NIGHT FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR
FIRE WEATHER ZONES 207 AND 293...
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TUESDAY TO MIDNIGHT MDT
TUESDAY NIGHT FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER
ZONES 207 AND 293...

The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a Red
Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in
effect from 11 AM Tuesday to midnight MDT Tuesday night. 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 293 
  Gunnison Basin Forecast Area.

* WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Gusts
  could reach up to 45 mph by Tuesday.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...7 to 12 percent.

* IMPACTS...Conditions could become favorable for the rapid 
  ignition, growth and spread of fires. Agricultural 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.

&&

$$

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Southwest Colorado Upper East Forecast Area-
250 PM MDT Sun May 17 2020

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM MONDAY TO
MIDNIGHT MDT MONDAY NIGHT FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR
FIRE WEATHER ZONE 295 BELOW 10500 FEET...
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TUESDAY TO MIDNIGHT MDT
TUESDAY NIGHT FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER
ZONE 295 BELOW 10500 FEET...

The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a Red
Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in
effect from 11 AM Tuesday to midnight MDT Tuesday night. The Fire
Weather Watch is no longer in effect.

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

* WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Gusts
  could reach as high as 40 mph by Tuesday.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...8 to 13 percent.

* IMPACTS...Conditions could become favorable for the rapid 
  ignition, growth and spread of fires. Agricultural 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.

&&

$$

COZ203-205-180500-
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/O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0013.200518T1700Z-200519T0600Z/
Lower Colorado River-Colorado River Headwaters-
250 PM MDT Sun May 17 2020

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM MONDAY TO
MIDNIGHT MDT MONDAY NIGHT FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR
FIRE WEATHER ZONES 203 AND 205 BELOW 8000 FEET...
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TUESDAY TO MIDNIGHT MDT
TUESDAY NIGHT FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER
ZONES 203 AND 205 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 11 AM Tuesday to midnight MDT Tuesday
night. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.

* AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 203 Lower 
  Colorado River and Fire Weather Zone 205 Colorado River 
  Headwaters below 8000 feet.

* WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Gusts
  could reach as high as 45 mph by Tuesday.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...7 to 12 percent.

* IMPACTS...Conditions could become favorable for the rapid 
  ignition, growth and spread of fires. Agricultural 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.

&&

$$

COZ292-180500-
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/O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0013.200518T1700Z-200519T0600Z/
North Fork Forecast Area-
250 PM MDT Sun May 17 2020

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM MONDAY TO
MIDNIGHT MDT MONDAY NIGHT FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR
FIRE WEATHER ZONE 292 BELOW 9000 FEET...
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TUESDAY TO MIDNIGHT MDT
TUESDAY NIGHT FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER
ZONE 292 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 11 AM Tuesday to midnight MDT Tuesday
night. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.

* AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 292 North Fork 
  Forecast Area below 9000 feet.

* WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Gusts 
  could reach as high as 40 mph by Tuesday.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...6 to 11 percent.

* IMPACTS...Conditions could become favorable for the rapid 
  ignition, growth and spread of fires. Agricultural 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.

&&

$$

COZ294-180500-
/O.UPG.KGJT.FW.A.0010.200519T1700Z-200520T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KGJT.FW.W.0014.200519T1700Z-200520T0600Z/
/O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0013.200518T1700Z-200519T0600Z/
Southwest Colorado Upper West Forecast Area-
250 PM MDT Sun May 17 2020

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM MONDAY TO
MIDNIGHT MDT MONDAY NIGHT FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR
FIRE WEATHER ZONE 294 BELOW 9500 FEET...
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TUESDAY TO MIDNIGHT MDT
TUESDAY NIGHT FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER
ZONE 294 BELOW 9500 FEET...

The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a Red
Flag Warning below 9500 feet for wind and low relative humidity,
which is in effect from 11 AM Tuesday to midnight MDT Tuesday
night. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.

* AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 294 Southwest 
  Colorado Upper West Forecast Area below 9500 feet.

* WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Gusts 
  could reach as high as 45 mph by Tuesday.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...8 to 13 percent.

* IMPACTS...Conditions could become favorable for the rapid 
  ignition, growth and spread of fires. Agricultural 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
624 
WWUS85 KGJT 180256
RFWGJT

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
856 PM MDT Sun May 17 2020

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM MDT MONDAY TO MIDNIGHT
MDT MONDAY NIGHT FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY
FUELS FOR COLORADO FIRE WEATHER ZONES 207, 290, 292, AND 293, 
ZONES 203 AND 205 BELOW 8000 FEET, ZONE 294 BELOW 9500 FEET AND 
ZONE 295 BELOW 10500 FEET, AND UTAH FIRE WEATHER ZONE 290...

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM MDT TUESDAY TO MIDNIGHT
MDT TUESDAY NIGHT FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY
FUELS FOR COLORADO FIRE WEATHER ZONES 207, 290, 292, AND 293, 
ZONES 203 AND 205 BELOW 8000 FEET, ZONE 294 BELOW 9500 FEET AND 
ZONE 295 BELOW 10500 FEET, AND UTAH FIRE WEATHER ZONE 290...

COZ290-181300-
/O.EXP.KGJT.FW.W.0012.000000T0000Z-200518T0300Z/
/O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0013.200518T1700Z-200519T0600Z/
/O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0014.200519T1700Z-200520T0600Z/
Paradox Valley Forecast Area-
856 PM MDT Sun May 17 2020

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM MONDAY TO
MIDNIGHT MDT MONDAY NIGHT FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR
FIRE WEATHER ZONE 290...
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TUESDAY TO
MIDNIGHT MDT TUESDAY NIGHT FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR
FIRE WEATHER ZONE 290...
...RED FLAG WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR WIND
AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 290...

* AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 290 Paradox 
  Valley Forecast Area.

* WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Gusts 
  could reach up to 40 mph by Tuesday.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...7 to 12 percent.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will become favorable for the rapid 
  ignition, growth and spread of fires. Agricultural 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.

&&

$$

UTZ490-181300-
/O.EXP.KGJT.FW.W.0012.000000T0000Z-200518T0300Z/
/O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0013.200518T1700Z-200519T0600Z/
/O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0014.200519T1700Z-200520T0600Z/
Colorado River Basin-
856 PM MDT Sun May 17 2020

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM MONDAY TO
MIDNIGHT MDT MONDAY NIGHT FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR
FIRE WEATHER ZONE 490...
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TUESDAY TO
MIDNIGHT MDT TUESDAY NIGHT FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR
FIRE WEATHER ZONE 490...
...RED FLAG WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR WIND
AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 490...

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

* WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Gusts
  could reach up to 45 mph by Tuesday.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...6 to 11 percent.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will become favorable for the rapid 
  ignition, growth and spread of fires. Agricultural 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.

&&

$$

COZ207-292-293-181300-
/O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0013.200518T1700Z-200519T0600Z/
/O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0014.200519T1700Z-200520T0600Z/
Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast Area-North Fork Forecast Area-
Gunnison Basin Forecast Area-
856 PM MDT Sun May 17 2020

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM MONDAY TO
MIDNIGHT MDT MONDAY NIGHT FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR
FIRE WEATHER ZONES 207, 292, AND 293...
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TUESDAY TO
MIDNIGHT MDT TUESDAY NIGHT FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR
FIRE WEATHER ZONES 207, 292, AND 293...

* AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 207 Southwest 
  Colorado Lower Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 292 North Fork 
  Forecast Area and Fire Weather Zone 293 Gunnison Basin 
  Forecast Area.

* WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Gusts
  could reach up to 45 mph by Tuesday.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...6 to 11 percent.

* IMPACTS...Conditions could become favorable for the rapid 
  ignition, growth and spread of fires. Agricultural 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.

&&

$$

COZ295-181300-
/O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0013.200518T1700Z-200519T0600Z/
/O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0014.200519T1700Z-200520T0600Z/
Southwest Colorado Upper East Forecast Area-
856 PM MDT Sun May 17 2020

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM MONDAY TO
MIDNIGHT MDT MONDAY NIGHT FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR
FIRE WEATHER ZONE 295...
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TUESDAY TO
MIDNIGHT MDT TUESDAY NIGHT FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR
FIRE WEATHER ZONE 295...

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

* WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Gusts
  could reach as high as 40 mph by Tuesday.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...8 to 13 percent.

* IMPACTS...Conditions could become favorable for the rapid 
  ignition, growth and spread of fires. Agricultural 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.

&&

$$

COZ203-205-181300-
/O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0013.200518T1700Z-200519T0600Z/
/O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0014.200519T1700Z-200520T0600Z/
Lower Colorado River-Colorado River Headwaters-
856 PM MDT Sun May 17 2020

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM MONDAY TO
MIDNIGHT MDT MONDAY NIGHT FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR
FIRE WEATHER ZONES 203 AND 205 BELOW 8000 FEET...
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TUESDAY TO
MIDNIGHT MDT TUESDAY NIGHT FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR
FIRE WEATHER ZONES 203 AND 205 BELOW 8000 FEET...

* AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 203 Lower 
  Colorado River and Fire Weather Zone 205 Colorado River 
  Headwaters below 8000 feet.

* WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Gusts
  could reach as high as 45 mph by Tuesday.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...7 to 12 percent.

* IMPACTS...Conditions could become favorable for the rapid 
  ignition, growth and spread of fires. Agricultural 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.

&&

$$

COZ294-181300-
/O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0013.200518T1700Z-200519T0600Z/
/O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0014.200519T1700Z-200520T0600Z/
Southwest Colorado Upper West Forecast Area-
856 PM MDT Sun May 17 2020

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM MONDAY TO
MIDNIGHT MDT MONDAY NIGHT FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR
FIRE WEATHER ZONE 294 BELOW 9500 FEET...
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TUESDAY TO
MIDNIGHT MDT TUESDAY NIGHT FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR
FIRE WEATHER ZONE 294 BELOW 9500 FEET...

* AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 294 Southwest 
  Colorado Upper West Forecast Area below 9500 feet.

* WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Gusts 
  could reach as high as 45 mph by Tuesday.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...9 to 14 percent.

* IMPACTS...Conditions could become favorable for the rapid 
  ignition, growth and spread of fires. Agricultural 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
200 
WWUS85 KGJT 180903
RFWGJT

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
303 AM MDT Mon May 18 2020

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM MDT THIS MORNING TO 
MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND 
DRY FUELS FOR COLORADO FIRE WEATHER ZONES 207, 290, 292, AND 293, 
ZONES 203 AND 205 BELOW 8000 FEET, ZONE 294 BELOW 9500 FEET AND 
ZONE 295 BELOW 10500 FEET, AND UTAH FIRE WEATHER ZONE 290...

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM MDT TUESDAY TO MIDNIGHT
MDT TUESDAY NIGHT FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY
FUELS FOR COLORADO FIRE WEATHER ZONES 207, 290, 292, AND 293,
ZONES 203 AND 205 BELOW 8000 FEET, ZONE 294 BELOW 9500 FEET AND
ZONE 295 BELOW 10500 FEET, AND UTAH FIRE WEATHER ZONE 290...

COZ207-290-292-293-182100-
/O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0013.200518T1700Z-200519T0600Z/
/O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0014.200519T1700Z-200520T0600Z/
Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast Area-
Paradox Valley Forecast Area-North Fork Forecast Area-
Gunnison Basin Forecast Area-
303 AM MDT Mon May 18 2020

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE
WEATHER ZONES 207, 290, 292, AND 293...
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TUESDAY TO
MIDNIGHT MDT TUESDAY NIGHT FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR
FIRE WEATHER ZONES 207, 290, 292, AND 293...

* AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 207 Southwest 
  Colorado Lower Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 290 Paradox 
  Valley Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 292 North Fork 
  Forecast Area and Fire Weather Zone 293 Gunnison Basin 
  Forecast Area.

* WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Gusts
  could reach up to 45 mph by Tuesday.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...7 to 12 percent.

* IMPACTS...Conditions could become favorable for the rapid 
  ignition, growth and spread of fires. Agricultural 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.

&&

$$

UTZ490-182100-
/O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0013.200518T1700Z-200519T0600Z/
/O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0014.200519T1700Z-200520T0600Z/
Colorado River Basin-
303 AM MDT Mon May 18 2020

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE
WEATHER ZONE 490...
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TUESDAY TO
MIDNIGHT MDT TUESDAY NIGHT FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR
FIRE WEATHER ZONE 490...

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

* WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Gusts 
  could reach up to 45 mph by Tuesday.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...6 to 11 percent.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will become favorable for the rapid 
  ignition, growth and spread of fires. Agricultural 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.

&&

$$

COZ295-182100-
/O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0013.200518T1700Z-200519T0600Z/
/O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0014.200519T1700Z-200520T0600Z/
Southwest Colorado Upper East Forecast Area-
303 AM MDT Mon May 18 2020

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE
WEATHER ZONE 295 BELOW 10500 FEET...
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TUESDAY TO 
MIDNIGHT MDT TUESDAY NIGHT FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR 
FIRE WEATHER ZONE 295 BELOW 10500 FEET...

* AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 295 Southwest 
  Colorado Upper East Forecast Area below 1050 feet.

* WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Gusts 
  could reach as high as 45 mph by Tuesday.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...9 to 14 percent.

* IMPACTS...Conditions could become favorable for the rapid 
  ignition, growth and spread of fires. Agricultural 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.

&&

$$

COZ203-205-182100-
/O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0013.200518T1700Z-200519T0600Z/
/O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0014.200519T1700Z-200520T0600Z/
Lower Colorado River-Colorado River Headwaters-
303 AM MDT Mon May 18 2020

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE
WEATHER ZONES 203 AND 205 BELOW 8000 FEET...
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TUESDAY TO
MIDNIGHT MDT TUESDAY NIGHT FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR
FIRE WEATHER ZONES 203 AND 205 BELOW 8000 FEET...

* AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 203 Lower 
  Colorado River and Fire Weather Zone 205 Colorado River 
  Headwaters below 8000 feet.

* WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Gusts 
  could reach as high as 45 mph by Tuesday.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...8 to 13 percent.

* IMPACTS...Conditions could become favorable for the rapid 
  ignition, growth and spread of fires. Agricultural 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.

&&

$$

COZ294-182100-
/O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0013.200518T1700Z-200519T0600Z/
/O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0014.200519T1700Z-200520T0600Z/
Southwest Colorado Upper West Forecast Area-
303 AM MDT Mon May 18 2020

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE
WEATHER ZONE 294 BELOW 9500 FEET...
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TUESDAY TO
MIDNIGHT MDT TUESDAY NIGHT FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR
FIRE WEATHER ZONE 294 BELOW 9500 FEET...

* AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 294 Southwest 
  Colorado Upper West Forecast Area below 9500 feet.

* WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Gusts 
  could reach as high as 45 mph by Tuesday.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...9 to 14 percent.

* IMPACTS...Conditions could become favorable for the rapid 
  ignition, growth and spread of fires. Agricultural 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
804 
WWUS85 KGJT 182041
RFWGJT

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
241 PM MDT Mon May 18 2020

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT 
FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR COLORADO 
FIRE WEATHER ZONES 207, 290, 292, AND 293, ZONES 203 AND 205 BELOW
8000 FEET, ZONE 294 BELOW 9500 FEET AND ZONE 295 BELOW 10500 
FEET, AND UTAH FIRE WEATHER ZONE 490...

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM MDT TUESDAY TO MIDNIGHT
MDT TUESDAY NIGHT FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY
FUELS FOR COLORADO FIRE WEATHER ZONES 207, 290, 292, AND 293,
ZONES 203 AND 205 BELOW 8000 FEET, ZONE 294 BELOW 9500 FEET AND
ZONE 295 BELOW 10500 FEET, AND UTAH FIRE WEATHER ZONE 490...

COZ207-290-292-293-190700-
/O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-200519T0600Z/
/O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0014.200519T1700Z-200520T0600Z/
Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast Area-
Paradox Valley Forecast Area-North Fork Forecast Area-
Gunnison Basin Forecast Area-
241 PM MDT Mon May 18 2020

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT
FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 207,
290, 292, AND 293...

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TUESDAY TO
MIDNIGHT MDT TUESDAY NIGHT FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR
FIRE WEATHER ZONES 207, 290, 292, AND 293...

* AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 207 Southwest 
  Colorado Lower Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 290 Paradox 
  Valley Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 292 North Fork 
  Forecast Area and Fire Weather Zone 293 Gunnison Basin 
  Forecast Area.

* WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Gusts 
  could reach up to 50 mph by Tuesday.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...7 to 12 percent.

* IMPACTS...Conditions could become favorable for the rapid 
  ignition, growth and spread of fires. Agricultural 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.

&&

$$

UTZ490-190700-
/O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-200519T0600Z/
/O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0014.200519T1700Z-200520T0600Z/
Colorado River Basin-
241 PM MDT Mon May 18 2020

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT
FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 490...

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TUESDAY TO
MIDNIGHT MDT TUESDAY NIGHT FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR
FIRE WEATHER ZONE 490...

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

* WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Gusts
  could reach up to 50 mph by Tuesday.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...6 to 11 percent.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will become favorable for the rapid 
  ignition, growth and spread of fires. Agricultural 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.

&&

$$

COZ295-190700-
/O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-200519T0600Z/
/O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0014.200519T1700Z-200520T0600Z/
Southwest Colorado Upper East Forecast Area-
241 PM MDT Mon May 18 2020

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT
FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE
295 BELOW 10500 FEET...

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TUESDAY TO
MIDNIGHT MDT TUESDAY NIGHT FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR
FIRE WEATHER ZONE 295 BELOW 10500 FEET...

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

* WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Gusts 
  could reach as high as 45 mph by Tuesday.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...9 to 14 percent.

* IMPACTS...Conditions could become favorable for the rapid 
  ignition, growth and spread of fires. Agricultural 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.

&&

$$

COZ203-205-190700-
/O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-200519T0600Z/
/O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0014.200519T1700Z-200520T0600Z/
Lower Colorado River-Colorado River Headwaters-
241 PM MDT Mon May 18 2020

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT
FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 203 AND
205 BELOW 8000 FEET...

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TUESDAY TO
MIDNIGHT MDT TUESDAY NIGHT FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR
FIRE WEATHER ZONES 203 AND 205 BELOW 8000 FEET...

* AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 203 Lower 
  Colorado River and Fire Weather Zone 205 Colorado River 
  Headwaters below 8000 feet.

* WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Gusts 
  could reach as high as 50 mph by Tuesday.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...8 to 13 percent.

* IMPACTS...Conditions could become favorable for the rapid 
  ignition, growth and spread of fires. Agricultural 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.

&&

$$

COZ294-190700-
/O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-200519T0600Z/
/O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0014.200519T1700Z-200520T0600Z/
Southwest Colorado Upper West Forecast Area-
241 PM MDT Mon May 18 2020

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT
FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE
294 BELOW 9500 FEET...

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TUESDAY TO
MIDNIGHT MDT TUESDAY NIGHT FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR
FIRE WEATHER ZONE 294 BELOW 9500 FEET...

* AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 294 Southwest 
  Colorado Upper West Forecast Area below 9500 feet.

* WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Gusts
  could reach as high as 50 mph by Tuesday.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...9 to 14 percent.

* IMPACTS...Conditions could become favorable for the rapid 
  ignition, growth and spread of fires. Agricultural 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
463 
WWUS85 KGJT 190604
RFWGJT

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
1204 AM MDT Tue May 19 2020

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM MDT TUESDAY TO MIDNIGHT 
MDT TUESDAY NIGHT FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY 
FUELS FOR COLORADO FIRE WEATHER ZONES 207, 290, 292, AND 293, 
ZONES 203 AND 205 BELOW 8000 FEET, ZONE 294 BELOW 9500 FEET AND 
ZONE 295 BELOW 10500 FEET, AND UTAH FIRE WEATHER ZONE 490...

COZ207-290-292-293-191415-
/O.EXP.KGJT.FW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-200519T0600Z/
/O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0014.200519T1700Z-200520T0600Z/
Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast Area-
Paradox Valley Forecast Area-North Fork Forecast Area-
Gunnison Basin Forecast Area-
1204 AM MDT Tue May 19 2020

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE
WEATHER ZONES 207, 290, 292, AND 293...

* AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 207 Southwest 
  Colorado Lower Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 290 Paradox 
  Valley Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 292 North Fork 
  Forecast Area and Fire Weather Zone 293 Gunnison Basin 
  Forecast Area.

* WINDS...South 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...9 to 14 percent.

* IMPACTS...Conditions could become favorable for the rapid 
  ignition, growth and spread of fires. Agricultural 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.

&&

$$

UTZ490-191415-
/O.EXP.KGJT.FW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-200519T0600Z/
/O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0014.200519T1700Z-200520T0600Z/
Colorado River Basin-
1204 AM MDT Tue May 19 2020

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE
WEATHER ZONE 490...

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

* WINDS...South 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...7 to 12 percent.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will become favorable for the rapid 
  ignition, growth and spread of fires. Agricultural 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.

&&

$$

COZ295-191415-
/O.EXP.KGJT.FW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-200519T0600Z/
/O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0014.200519T1700Z-200520T0600Z/
Southwest Colorado Upper East Forecast Area-
1204 AM MDT Tue May 19 2020

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE
WEATHER ZONE 295...

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

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

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...15 to 20 percent.

* IMPACTS...Conditions could become favorable for the rapid 
  ignition, growth and spread of fires. Agricultural 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.

&&

$$

COZ203-205-191415-
/O.EXP.KGJT.FW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-200519T0600Z/
/O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0014.200519T1700Z-200520T0600Z/
Lower Colorado River-Colorado River Headwaters-
1204 AM MDT Tue May 19 2020

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE
WEATHER ZONES 203 AND 205 BELOW 8000 FEET...

* AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 203 Lower 
  Colorado River and Fire Weather Zone 205 Colorado River 
  Headwaters below 8000 feet.

* WINDS...South 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...10 to 15 percent.

* IMPACTS...Conditions could become favorable for the rapid 
  ignition, growth and spread of fires. Agricultural 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.

&&

$$

COZ294-191415-
/O.EXP.KGJT.FW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-200519T0600Z/
/O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0014.200519T1700Z-200520T0600Z/
Southwest Colorado Upper West Forecast Area-
1204 AM MDT Tue May 19 2020

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE
WEATHER ZONE 294 BELOW 9500 FEET...

* AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 294 Southwest 
  Colorado Upper West Forecast Area below 9500 feet.

* WINDS...South 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...12 to 17 percent.

* IMPACTS...Conditions could become favorable for the rapid 
  ignition, growth and spread of fires. Agricultural 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

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 17, 3:07 AM MDT, 27 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, May 17, 3:07 AM MDT, 27 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
307 AM MDT Sun May 17 2020

.SHORT TERM...(Today through Monday)
Issued at 250 AM MDT Sun May 17 2020

The upper ridge is currently overhead and will continue to drift
eastward today allowing southwesterly flow to become established. A
strong upper low is moving into the Pacific Northwest and increasing
the pressure gradient over the Great Basin. Some of this enhanced
flow will nose over western portions of the forecast area today.
Seasonably warm temperatures upwards of 10 degrees above normal
within this regime will cause deep mixing this afternoon. As a
result these stronger winds will have a chance to reach the surface.
The lack of moisture advection means that afternoon RH will drop into
the teens and single digits. The biggest uncertainty is that the
wind speeds will hover right around the Red Flag criteria. The area
that has the best potential for critical conditions will be west-
central Colorado and east-central Utah where there is currently a
Red Flag Warning. There have not been any significant changes in
the forecast to make any updates to that warning at this point.
Just know that brief localized critical conditions are possible
outside of the warning.

Temperatures are also the major story - we will take a run at the
warmest day of the year so far in most locations given this
southwesterly warm air advection. There is an outside chance Grand
Junction may see their first 90 degree day of the year, with mid
80s in Montrose, Cortez and Durango, and low 90s in Utah Canyon
Country. Some cirrus clouds may start to build over the area this
afternoon, which could keep things cooler by a few degrees, but we
are not expecting a dense cloud deck to limit surface heating for
a significant amount of time. Tomorrow the upper low begins to move
further inland allowing the tight pressure gradient to overspread
a bigger portion of the forecast area. Still looking at the
development of a dry slot that will likely mix down to the surface
as temperatures potentially reach a few degrees warmer than today.
Higher confidence in the drier air mass and higher wind speeds
means that we will upgrade the Fire Watch. Just about anywhere
fuels are critical will have a Red Flag. The strong southwesterly
flow will remain over the area tomorrow evening, which could keep
Red Flag conditions going longer than the typical diurnal trends.

.LONG TERM...(Monday night through Saturday)
Issued at 250 AM MDT Sun May 17 2020

On Tuesday, the upper low begins to track over the Great Basin
placing the midlevel jet directly overhead. This will result in wind
speeds that could reach 40-50 mph in spots especially the western
half of the CWA. The models continue to show hints of Gulf moisture
trying to sneak in here within the strong southerly flow. Although
the latest runs have trended drier and are keeping the desert air
in place. This means confidence in widespread critical fire
weather conditions is increasing. If the moisture does make it
here it will be in the midlevels and may only result in high
elevation showers along the Divide. If could also result in virga
enhanced wind gusts in the valleys on top of the already windy
surface conditions. Dry thunderstorms would also be a concern if
this moisture actually materializes.

On Wednesday the trough axis swings across the region although it
appears there will be limited moisture present. A cold front
looks to accompany the trough bringing cooler temperatures to the
area. However we will still may manage to get RH values below Red
Flag criteria over a majority of the same locations. One thing is
certain that the pressure gradient will relax within the trough
axis so wind gusts are expected to be lower than Tuesday, but
still just enough. May wait a few more model cycles before issuing
products, because there is an outside chance Pacific moisture in
the post-frontal air mass could be support precipitation in the
CWA. Models are hinting that precip chances are better in the
higher terrain across northeast Utah and north central Colorado
Wednesday afternoon. Later in the week things look fairly quiet
with temperatures closer to normal, but each day will trend warmer.
As another upper low tracks over the Pacific Northwest increased
southwest flow returns. By Saturday models depict it over the
northern Great Basin, but then solutions diverge after that.
Unfortunately, very little precipitation and elevated fire danger
looks to be the outcome from this system at first glance.

&&

.AVIATION...(For the 06Z TAFS through 06Z Sunday night)
Issued at 1048 PM MDT Sat May 16 2020

High cloudiness will continue to drift across the central Rockies
through the early morning hours...then mostly clear skies are
expected through remainder of the forecast. Light terrain winds
will gradually pick up by around the noon hour with gusts over
25 mph possible over the KCNY as temperatures push up above
normal. VFR should dominate the forecast over the next 24 hours.

&&

.FIRE WEATHER...
Issued at 250 AM MDT Sun May 17 2020

Southwest flow increases this afternoon ahead of a deepening low
pressure system out west. East-central Utah and the Paradox Valley
stand the best chance for widespread critical fire weather
conditions, where a Red Flag Warning has been issued, with other
areas seeing localized conditions at times. Critical fire weather
conditions become widespread by Monday and Tuesday due to stronger
southwest flow and very dry conditions. The Fire Weather Watch on
Monday has been upgraded due to increasing confidence. It should
be noted that winds look even stronger on Tuesday, with some areas
potentially seeing wind gusts reaching 40 to 50 mph. Above normal
warmth continues through Tuesday, with a cool down expected mid
week as the western low tracks across the area. Despite the cooler
temperatures, Wednesday still looks to remain dry and breezy so
critical fire weather looks possible again.

&&

.GJT WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
CO...Red Flag Warning from noon today to 9 PM MDT this evening for
     COZ290.

     Red Flag Warning from 11 AM Monday to midnight MDT Monday night
     for COZ203-205-207-290-292>295.

     Fire Weather Watch from Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening
     for COZ203-205-207-290-292>295.

UT...Red Flag Warning from noon today to 9 PM MDT this evening for
     UTZ490.

     Red Flag Warning from 11 AM Monday to midnight MDT Monday night
     for UTZ490.

     Fire Weather Watch from Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening
     for UTZ490.

&&

SHORT TERM...KJS
LONG TERM...KJS
AVIATION...TGJT
FIRE WEATHER...TGJT
Hazardous weather outlook, May 16, 4:18 AM MDT, 23 hours 16 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
418 AM MDT Sat May 16 2020

COZ001>014-017>023-UTZ022>025-027>029-171030-
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-
418 AM MDT Sat May 16 2020

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

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday

There will be elevated fire danger across portions of western
Colorado and eastern Utah on Sunday through Tuesday.

.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 16, 7:21 PM MDTRed Flag WarningGJTMontrose, San Miguel26 hr
May 17, 2:50 PM MDTRed Flag WarningGJTArchuleta, Delta, Dolores, Eagle, Garfield, Gunnison and 9 more57 hr

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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.