Alert archive / Colorado / Red Flag Warnings in 2021
Red Flag Warning 2, NWS Grand Junction, CO
NWS Grand Junction, CO issued this red flag warning at Apr 5, 2021, 2:20 PM MDT for 7 counties in Colorado; Grand County, Utah. It took effect at Apr 6, 2021, 12:00 PM MDT. It was in force for 6 hr. 3 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.
The facts
- Issued
- Apr 5, 2021, 2:20 PM MDT (20:20 UTC)
- In effect from
- Apr 6, 2021, 12:00 PM MDT
- Expired
- Apr 6, 2021, 6:29 PM MDT
- In force
- 6 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Grand Junction, CO
Counties Archuleta County, CO, Dolores County, CO, Hinsdale County, CO, La Plata County, CO, Montezuma County, CO, San Juan County, CO, San Miguel County, CO, Grand County, UT
The radar
The Grand Junction radar (KGJX), 144 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:28 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 6, 1:01 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 51 | 3 Wsw Oxford, CO | ASOS STATION KDRO DURANGO LA PLATA CNTY AIRPORT. |
| Apr 6, 1:15 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 45 | 2 Wnw Pagosa Springs, CO | AWOS STATION KPSO STEVENS FIELD ARPT. |
| Apr 6, 4:45 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 52 | 3 Wsw Oxford, CO | ASOS STATION KDRO DURANGO LA PLATA CNTY AIRPORT. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The nearest sounding before it
Grand Junction, CO (KGJT), launched 12:00Z, 8.3 hours before the alert went out and 155 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.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 4026 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 52 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 89 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 136 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
281 WWUS85 KGJT 052020 RFWGJT URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Junction CO 220 PM MDT Mon Apr 5 2021 COZ207-060300- /O.UPG.KGJT.FW.A.0002.210406T1800Z-210407T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KGJT.FW.W.0002.210406T1800Z-210407T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KGJT.FW.A.0003.210407T1800Z-210408T0300Z/ /O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210406T0300Z/ Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast Area- 220 PM MDT Mon Apr 5 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 207... ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM MDT TUESDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 207... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 207... The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a Red Flag Warning for gusty winds, low relative humidity and dry fuels, which is in effect from noon to 9 PM MDT Tuesday. A Fire Weather Watch has also been issued. This Fire Weather Watch for gusty winds, low relative humidity and dry fuels is in effect from Wednesday afternoon through Wednesday evening. * AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 207 Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast Area. * WINDS...For the Red Flag Warning today, southwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. For the Red Flag Warning on Tuesday, northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. For the Fire Weather Watch on Wednesday, northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...8 to 13 percent. * IMPACTS...Conditions will become favorable for rapid ignition and spread of fires. 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. && $$ UTZ490-060300- /O.NEW.KGJT.FW.W.0002.210406T1800Z-210407T0300Z/ /O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210406T0300Z/ Colorado River Basin- 220 PM MDT Mon Apr 5 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 490... ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM MDT TUESDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 490... The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a Red Flag Warning for gusty winds, low relative humidity and dry fuels, which is in effect from noon to 9 PM MDT Tuesday. * AFFECTED AREA...In Utah, Fire Weather Zone 490 Colorado River Basin. * WINDS...For the Red Flag Warning today, southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. For the Red Flag Warning on Tuesday, northwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...6 to 11 percent. * IMPACTS...Conditions will become favorable for rapid ignition and spread of fires. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. && $$ COZ295-060300- /O.NEW.KGJT.FW.W.0002.210406T1800Z-210407T0300Z/ Southwest Colorado Upper East Forecast Area- 220 PM MDT Mon Apr 5 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM MDT TUESDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 295 BELOW 8000 FEET... The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a Red Flag Warning below 8000 feet for gusty winds, low relative humidity and dry fuels, which is in effect from noon to 9 PM MDT Tuesday. * AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 295 Southwest Colorado Upper East Forecast Area below 8000 feet. * WINDS...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...10 to 15 percent. * IMPACTS...Conditions will become favorable for rapid ignition and spread of fires. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. && $$ COZ200-202-UTZ486-487-060300- /O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210406T0300Z/ Little Snake Forecast Area-White River Forecast Area- Eastern Uinta Basin-Book Cliffs- 220 PM MDT Mon Apr 5 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 200, 202, 486, AND 487... * AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 200 Little Snake Forecast Area and Fire Weather Zone 202 White River Forecast Area. In Utah, Fire Weather Zone 486 Eastern Uinta Basin and Fire Weather Zone 487 Book Cliffs. * WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...8 to 13 percent. * IMPACTS...Conditions will become favorable for rapid ignition and spread of fires. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. && $$
4 follow-up statements
190 WWUS85 KGJT 060307 RFWGJT URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Junction CO 907 PM MDT Mon Apr 5 2021 COZ207-061200- /O.EXP.KGJT.FW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210406T0300Z/ /O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0002.210406T1800Z-210407T0300Z/ /O.CON.KGJT.FW.A.0003.210407T1800Z-210408T0300Z/ Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast Area- 907 PM MDT Mon Apr 5 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM MDT TUESDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 207... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 207... * AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 207 Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast Area. * WINDS...Northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts 30 to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...7 to 12 percent. * IMPACTS...Conditions will become favorable for rapid ignition and spread of fires. 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. && $$ UTZ490-061200- /O.EXP.KGJT.FW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210406T0300Z/ /O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0002.210406T1800Z-210407T0300Z/ Colorado River Basin- 907 PM MDT Mon Apr 5 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM MDT TUESDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 490... * AFFECTED AREA...In Utah, Fire Weather Zone 490 Colorado River Basin. * WINDS...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts 25 to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...6 to 11 percent. * IMPACTS...Conditions will become favorable for rapid ignition and spread of fires. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. && $$ COZ200-202-UTZ486-487-060415- /O.EXP.KGJT.FW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210406T0300Z/ Little Snake Forecast Area-White River Forecast Area- Eastern Uinta Basin-Book Cliffs- 907 PM MDT Mon Apr 5 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING HAS EXPIRED FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 200, 202, 486, AND 487... Widespread gusts over 25 mph have decreased and the warning has been allowed to expire. $$ COZ295-061200- /O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0002.210406T1800Z-210407T0300Z/ Southwest Colorado Upper East Forecast Area- 907 PM MDT Mon Apr 5 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM MDT TUESDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 295 BELOW 8000 FEET... * AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 295 Southwest Colorado Upper East Forecast Area below 8000 feet. * WINDS...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts 30 to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...10 to 15 percent. * IMPACTS...Conditions will become favorable for rapid ignition and spread of fires. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. && $$
319 WWUS85 KGJT 060948 RFWGJT URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Junction CO 348 AM MDT Tue Apr 6 2021 COZ207-062200- /O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0002.210406T1800Z-210407T0300Z/ /O.CON.KGJT.FW.A.0003.210407T1800Z-210408T0300Z/ Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast Area- 348 AM MDT Tue Apr 6 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 207... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 207... * AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 207 Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast Area. * WINDS...Northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts 30 to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...7 to 15 percent. * IMPACTS...Conditions will become favorable for rapid ignition and spread of fires. 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. && $$ UTZ490-062200- /O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0002.210406T1800Z-210407T0300Z/ Colorado River Basin- 348 AM MDT Tue Apr 6 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 490... * AFFECTED AREA...In Utah, Fire Weather Zone 490 Colorado River Basin. * WINDS...Northwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts 25 to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...7 to 15 percent. * IMPACTS...Conditions will become favorable for rapid ignition and spread of fires. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. && $$ COZ295-062200- /O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0002.210406T1800Z-210407T0300Z/ Southwest Colorado Upper East Forecast Area- 348 AM MDT Tue Apr 6 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 295 BELOW 8000 FEET... * AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 295 Southwest Colorado Upper East Forecast Area below 8000 feet. * WINDS...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up 30 to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...10 to 15 percent. * IMPACTS...Conditions will become favorable for rapid ignition and spread of fires. 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. && $$
445 WWUS85 KGJT 062009 RFWGJT URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Junction CO 209 PM MDT Tue Apr 6 2021 COZ207-070415- /O.UPG.KGJT.FW.A.0003.210407T1800Z-210408T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KGJT.FW.W.0003.210407T1800Z-210408T0300Z/ /O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210407T0300Z/ Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast Area- 209 PM MDT Tue Apr 6 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 207... ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM MDT WEDNESDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 207... The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a Red Flag Warning for gusty winds, low relative humidity and dry fuels, which is in effect from noon to 9 PM MDT Wednesday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 207 Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast Area. * WINDS...Northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...10 to 15 percent. * IMPACTS...Conditions will become favorable for rapid ignition and spread of fires. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. && $$ COZ295-070415- /O.NEW.KGJT.FW.W.0003.210407T1800Z-210408T0300Z/ /O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210407T0300Z/ Southwest Colorado Upper East Forecast Area- 209 PM MDT Tue Apr 6 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 295 BELOW 8000 FEET... ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM MDT WEDNESDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 295 BELOW 8000 FEET... The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a Red Flag Warning below 8000 feet for gusty winds, low relative humidity and dry fuels, which is in effect from noon to 9 PM MDT Wednesday. * AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 295 Southwest Colorado Upper East Forecast Area below 8000 feet. * WINDS...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...10 to 15 percent. * IMPACTS...Conditions will become favorable for rapid ignition and spread of fires. 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. && $$ UTZ490-070300- /O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210407T0300Z/ Colorado River Basin- 209 PM MDT Tue Apr 6 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 490... * AFFECTED AREA...In Utah, Fire Weather Zone 490 Colorado River Basin. * WINDS...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...10 to 15 percent. * IMPACTS...Conditions will become favorable for rapid ignition and spread of fires. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. && $$
534 WWUS85 KGJT 070029 RFWGJT URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Junction CO 629 PM MDT Tue Apr 6 2021 COZ207-071200- /O.CAN.KGJT.FW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210407T0300Z/ /O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0003.210407T1800Z-210408T0300Z/ Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast Area- 629 PM MDT Tue Apr 6 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM MDT WEDNESDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 207... The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has cancelled the Red Flag Warning. * AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 207 Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast Area. * WINDS...Northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts 30 to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...10 to 15 percent. * IMPACTS...Conditions will become favorable for rapid ignition and spread of fires. 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. && $$ COZ295-071200- /O.CAN.KGJT.FW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210407T0300Z/ /O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0003.210407T1800Z-210408T0300Z/ Southwest Colorado Upper East Forecast Area- 629 PM MDT Tue Apr 6 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM MDT WEDNESDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 295 BELOW 8000 FEET... The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has cancelled the Red Flag Warning. * AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 295 Southwest Colorado Upper East Forecast Area below 8000 feet. * WINDS...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts 25 to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...10 to 15 percent. * IMPACTS...Conditions will become favorable for rapid ignition and spread of fires. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. && $$ UTZ490-071200- /O.CAN.KGJT.FW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210407T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KGJT.FW.A.0004.210408T1800Z-210409T0200Z/ Colorado River Basin- 629 PM MDT Tue Apr 6 2021 ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 490... The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a Fire Weather Watch for gusty winds, low relative humidity and dry fuels, which is in effect from Thursday afternoon through Thursday evening. The Red Flag Warning has been cancelled. * AFFECTED AREA...In Utah, Fire Weather Zone 490 Colorado River Basin. * WINDS...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts 25 to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...9 to 14 percent. * IMPACTS...Conditions will become favorable for rapid ignition and spread of fires. 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. && $$ COZ202-203-071200- /O.NEW.KGJT.FW.A.0004.210408T1800Z-210409T0200Z/ White River Forecast Area-Lower Colorado River- 629 PM MDT Tue Apr 6 2021 ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 202 AND 203... The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a Fire Weather Watch for gusty winds, low relative humidity and dry fuels, which is in effect from Thursday afternoon through Thursday evening. * AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 202 White River Forecast Area and Fire Weather Zone 203 Lower Colorado River. * WINDS...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts 25 to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...10 to 15 percent. * IMPACTS... PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings. && $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Grand Junction, CO issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 5, 4:01 AM MDT | Fire Weather Watch | GJT | Dolores, La Plata, Montezuma, San Miguel | 10 hr |
| Apr 5, 2:20 PM MDT | Fire Weather Watch | GJT | Dolores, La Plata, Montezuma, San Miguel | 24 hr |
| Apr 5, 2:22 PM MDT | Freeze Watch | GJT | Delta, Gunnison, Mesa, Montrose | 13 hr |
Nearby
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.