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Red Flag Warning 2, NWS Grand Junction, CO

April 5, 20217 counties in Colorado; Grand County, Utah

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.

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What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Apr 6, 1:01 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 513 Wsw Oxford, COASOS STATION KDRO DURANGO LA PLATA CNTY AIRPORT.
Apr 6, 1:15 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 452 Wnw Pagosa Springs, COAWOS STATION KPSO STEVENS FIELD ARPT.
Apr 6, 4:45 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 523 Wsw Oxford, COASOS 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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Grand Junction, CO at 12:00Z on 2021-04-05Temperature 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°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Grand Junction, CO at 12:00Z on 2021-04-05The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 89 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
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
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The text

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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.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 5, 4:01 AM MDTFire Weather WatchGJTDolores, La Plata, Montezuma, San Miguel10 hr
Apr 5, 2:20 PM MDTFire Weather WatchGJTDolores, La Plata, Montezuma, San Miguel24 hr
Apr 5, 2:22 PM MDTFreeze WatchGJTDelta, Gunnison, Mesa, Montrose13 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.