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Red Flag Warning 21, NWS Grand Junction, CO
NWS Grand Junction, CO issued this red flag warning at May 19, 2021, 2:39 PM MDT for 12 counties in Colorado; 4 counties in Utah. It took effect at May 20, 2021, 11:00 AM MDT. It was in force for 12 hr. 23 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
- May 19, 2021, 2:39 PM MDT (20:39 UTC)
- In effect from
- May 20, 2021, 11:00 AM MDT
- Expired
- May 20, 2021, 11:00 PM MDT
- In force
- 12 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Grand Junction, CO
Counties Archuleta County, CO, Delta County, CO, Dolores County, CO, Hinsdale County, CO, La Plata County, CO, Moffat County, CO, Montezuma County, CO, Montrose County, CO, Ouray County, CO, Rio Blanco County, CO, San Juan County, CO, San Miguel County, CO, Daggett County, UT, Grand County, UT, San Juan County, UT, Uintah County, UT
The radar
The Grand Junction radar (KGJX), 59 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:38 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 20, 11:10 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 45 | 2 E Monticello, UT | MESONET STATION UTMPO US-491 AT MP 2 MONTICELLO POE. |
| May 20, 11:48 AM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 45 | 41 Nne Elgin, UT | MESONET STATION WHBU1 WILDHORSE. |
| May 20, 12:25 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 47 | 16 Nw Moab, UT | ASOS STATION KCNY 16 NW MOAB. |
| May 20, 12:27 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 46 | 57 Ne Elgin, UT | MESONET STATION UPRU1 UPR P.R. CANYON, MACK 28NW. |
| May 20, 12:45 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 46 | 2 Sw Maeser, UT | MESONET STATION EW3712 VERNAL. |
| May 20, 12:48 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 45 | 46 Nne Castle Valley, UT | MESONET STATION BCRU1 BRYSON CANYON. |
| May 20, 1:10 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 47 | 13 Nne Maeser, UT | MESONET STATION UTWPO US-191 AT MP 369 WINDY POINT. |
| May 20, 1:18 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 46 | 13 Ssw Rangely, CO | MESONET STATION DRAC2 DRAGON ROAD. |
| May 20, 1:23 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 48 | 18 Se Massadona, CO | MESONET STATION PIRC2 PINTO, MASSADONA 18SE. |
| May 20, 1:40 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 45 | 6 W Manila, UT | MESONET STATION UT43W SR-43 AT MP 0.5 WEST STATELINE. |
| May 20, 1:44 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 47 | 7 Wnw Dove Creek, CO | MESONET STATION CO133 491S068 DOVE CREEK. |
| May 20, 1:46 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 51 | 2 Sw Great Divide, CO | MESONET STATION GDRC2 GREAT DIVIDE 2SW. |
| May 20, 1:48 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 53 | 46 Nne Castle Valley, UT | MESONET STATION BCRU1 BRYSON CANYON. |
| May 20, 1:53 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 49 | 4 Wnw Elk Springs, CO | MESONET STATION TS654 CALICO. |
| May 20, 2:18 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 49 | 13 Ssw Rangely, CO | MESONET STATION DRAC2 DRAGON ROAD. |
| May 20, 2:24 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 45 | 12 Se Whitewater, CO | MESONET STATION CO119 050W054 MESA COUNTY LINE SOUTH. |
| May 20, 2:27 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 45 | 48 Ne Elgin, UT | MESONET STATION WNTU1 WINTER RIDGE, MACK 41WNW. |
| May 20, 2:27 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 45 | 51 Se Randlett, UT | MESONET STATION MCKU1 MCCOOK RIDGE, MACK 35NW. |
| May 20, 2:42 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 45 | 2 Nw Montrose, CO | ASOS STATION KMTJ MONTROSE RGNL AIRPORT. |
| May 20, 3:48 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 48 | 41 Nne Elgin, UT | MESONET STATION WHBU1 WILDHORSE. |
| May 20, 5:27 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 45 | 18 Ne Naples, UT | MESONET STATION DIAU1 DIAMOND RIM, VERNAL 19NE. |
| May 20, 5:27 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 45 | 2 Ese Craig, CO | ASOS STATION KCAG CRAIG-MOFFAT COUNTY AIRPORT. |
| May 20, 6:30 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 55 | 6 W Manila, UT | MESONET STATION UT43W SR-43 AT MP 0.5 WEST STATELINE. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The nearest sounding before it
Salt Lake City I, UT (KSLC), launched 12:00Z, 8.7 hours before the alert went out and 390 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
- 2894 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 18 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 41 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 77 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
392 WWUS85 KGJT 192039 RFWGJT URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Junction CO 239 PM MDT Wed May 19 2021 UTZ490-200445- /O.UPG.KGJT.FW.A.0018.210520T1700Z-210521T0500Z/ /O.NEW.KGJT.FW.W.0021.210520T1700Z-210521T0500Z/ /O.NEW.KGJT.FW.A.0019.210521T1700Z-210522T0300Z/ Colorado River Basin- 239 PM MDT Wed May 19 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 11 PM MDT THURSDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 490... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY 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 Red Flag Warning for gusty winds, low relative humidity and dry fuels, which is in effect from 11 AM to 11 PM MDT Thursday. 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 Friday morning through Friday evening. * 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 be favorable for easy ignition and rapid 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. && $$ UTZ491-200445- /O.UPG.KGJT.FW.A.0018.210520T1700Z-210521T0500Z/ /O.NEW.KGJT.FW.W.0021.210520T1700Z-210521T0500Z/ /O.NEW.KGJT.FW.A.0019.210521T1700Z-210522T0300Z/ Southeast Utah- 239 PM MDT Wed May 19 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 11 PM MDT THURSDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 491 BELOW 7000 FEET... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 491 BELOW 7000 FEET... The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a Red Flag Warning below 7000 feet for gusty winds, low relative humidity and dry fuels, which is in effect from 11 AM to 11 PM MDT Thursday. A Fire Weather Watch has also been issued. This Fire Weather Watch below 7000 feet for gusty winds, low relative humidity and dry fuels is in effect from Friday morning through Friday evening. * AFFECTED AREA...In Utah, Fire Weather Zone 491 Southeast Utah below 7000 feet. * WINDS...South 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...7 to 12 percent. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be favorable for easy ignition and rapid spread of fires. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings. && $$ COZ200-202-207-290-292-200445- /O.UPG.KGJT.FW.A.0018.210520T1700Z-210521T0500Z/ /O.NEW.KGJT.FW.W.0021.210520T1700Z-210521T0500Z/ Little Snake Forecast Area-White River Forecast Area- Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast Area- Paradox Valley Forecast Area-North Fork Forecast Area- 239 PM MDT Wed May 19 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 11 PM MDT THURSDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 200, 202, 207, 290, AND 292... 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 11 AM to 11 PM MDT Thursday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 200 Little Snake Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 202 White River Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 207 Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 290 Paradox Valley Forecast Area and Fire Weather Zone 292 North Fork Forecast Area. * WINDS...South 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...9 to 14 percent. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be favorable for easy ignition and rapid 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. && $$ COZ294-200445- /O.UPG.KGJT.FW.A.0018.210520T1700Z-210521T0500Z/ /O.NEW.KGJT.FW.W.0021.210520T1700Z-210521T0500Z/ Southwest Colorado Upper West Forecast Area- 239 PM MDT Wed May 19 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 11 PM MDT THURSDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 294 BELOW 9000 FEET... The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a Red Flag Warning below 9000 feet for gusty winds, low relative humidity and dry fuels, which is in effect from 11 AM to 11 PM MDT Thursday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 294 Southwest Colorado Upper West Forecast Area below 9000 feet. * WINDS...South 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...10 to 15 percent. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be favorable for easy ignition and rapid spread of fires. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. && $$ COZ295-200445- /O.UPG.KGJT.FW.A.0018.210520T1700Z-210521T0500Z/ /O.NEW.KGJT.FW.W.0021.210520T1700Z-210521T0500Z/ Southwest Colorado Upper East Forecast Area- 239 PM MDT Wed May 19 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 11 PM MDT THURSDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 295 BELOW 9500 FEET... The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a Red Flag Warning below 9500 feet for gusty winds, low relative humidity and dry fuels, which is in effect from 11 AM to 11 PM MDT Thursday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 295 Southwest Colorado Upper East Forecast Area below 9500 feet. * WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...10 to 15 percent. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be favorable for easy ignition and rapid 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. && $$
4 follow-up statements
751 WWUS85 KGJT 200306 RFWGJT URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Junction CO 906 PM MDT Wed May 19 2021 UTZ490-201300- /O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0021.210520T1700Z-210521T0500Z/ /O.CON.KGJT.FW.A.0019.210521T1700Z-210522T0300Z/ Colorado River Basin- 906 PM MDT Wed May 19 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 11 PM MDT THURSDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 490... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 490... * AFFECTED AREA...In Utah, Fire Weather Zone 490 Colorado River Basin. * WINDS...South 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...7 to 12 percent. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be favorable for easy ignition and rapid spread of fires. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings. && $$ UTZ491-201300- /O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0021.210520T1700Z-210521T0500Z/ /O.CON.KGJT.FW.A.0019.210521T1700Z-210522T0300Z/ Southeast Utah- 906 PM MDT Wed May 19 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 11 PM MDT THURSDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 491 BELOW 7000 FEET... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 491 BELOW 7000 FEET... * AFFECTED AREA...In Utah, Fire Weather Zone 491 Southeast Utah below 7000 feet. * WINDS...South 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...7 to 12 percent. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be favorable for easy ignition and rapid 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. && $$ COZ200-202-207-290-292-201300- /O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0021.210520T1700Z-210521T0500Z/ Little Snake Forecast Area-White River Forecast Area- Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast Area- Paradox Valley Forecast Area-North Fork Forecast Area- 906 PM MDT Wed May 19 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 11 PM MDT THURSDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 200, 202, 207, 290, AND 292... * AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 200 Little Snake Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 202 White River Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 207 Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 290 Paradox Valley Forecast Area and Fire Weather Zone 292 North Fork Forecast Area. * WINDS...South 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...9 to 14 percent. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be favorable for easy ignition and rapid spread of fires. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. && $$ COZ294-201300- /O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0021.210520T1700Z-210521T0500Z/ Southwest Colorado Upper West Forecast Area- 906 PM MDT Wed May 19 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 11 PM MDT THURSDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 294 BELOW 9000 FEET... * AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 294 Southwest Colorado Upper West Forecast Area below 9000 feet. * WINDS...South 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...10 to 15 percent. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be favorable for easy ignition and rapid 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. && $$ COZ295-201300- /O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0021.210520T1700Z-210521T0500Z/ Southwest Colorado Upper East Forecast Area- 906 PM MDT Wed May 19 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 11 PM MDT THURSDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 295 BELOW 9500 FEET... * AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 295 Southwest Colorado Upper East Forecast Area below 9500 feet. * WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...10 to 15 percent. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be favorable for easy ignition and rapid spread of fires. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. && $$
973 WWUS85 KGJT 200921 RFWGJT URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Junction CO 321 AM MDT Thu May 20 2021 UTZ490-210000- /O.UPG.KGJT.FW.A.0019.210521T1700Z-210522T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KGJT.FW.W.0022.210521T1700Z-210522T0300Z/ /O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0021.210520T1700Z-210521T0500Z/ Colorado River Basin- 321 AM MDT Thu May 20 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 11 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 490... ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 9 PM MDT FRIDAY 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 11 AM to 9 PM MDT Friday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...In Utah, Fire Weather Zone 490 Colorado River Basin. * WINDS...South 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...7 to 12 percent. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be favorable for easy ignition and rapid 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. && $$ UTZ491-210000- /O.UPG.KGJT.FW.A.0019.210521T1700Z-210522T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KGJT.FW.W.0022.210521T1700Z-210522T0300Z/ /O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0021.210520T1700Z-210521T0500Z/ Southeast Utah- 321 AM MDT Thu May 20 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 11 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 491 BELOW 7000 FEET... ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 9 PM MDT FRIDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 491 BELOW 7000 FEET... The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a Red Flag Warning below 7000 feet for gusty winds, low relative humidity and dry fuels, which is in effect from 11 AM to 9 PM MDT Friday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...In Utah, Fire Weather Zone 491 Southeast Utah below 7000 feet. * WINDS...South 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...7 to 12 percent. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be favorable for easy ignition and rapid spread of fires. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. && $$ UTZ486-210000- /O.EXA.KGJT.FW.W.0021.210520T1700Z-210521T0500Z/ Eastern Uinta Basin- 321 AM MDT Thu May 20 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 11 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 486... 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 11 AM this morning to 11 PM MDT this evening. * AFFECTED AREA...In Utah, Fire Weather Zone 486 Eastern Uinta Basin. * WINDS...South 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...9 to 14 percent. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be favorable for easy ignition and rapid 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. && $$ COZ200-202-207-290-292-210000- /O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0021.210520T1700Z-210521T0500Z/ Little Snake Forecast Area-White River Forecast Area- Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast Area- Paradox Valley Forecast Area-North Fork Forecast Area- 321 AM MDT Thu May 20 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 11 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 200, 202, 207, 290, AND 292... * AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 200 Little Snake Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 202 White River Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 207 Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 290 Paradox Valley Forecast Area and Fire Weather Zone 292 North Fork Forecast Area. * WINDS...South 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...9 to 14 percent. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be favorable for easy ignition and rapid spread of fires. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. && $$ COZ294-210000- /O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0021.210520T1700Z-210521T0500Z/ Southwest Colorado Upper West Forecast Area- 321 AM MDT Thu May 20 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 11 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 294 BELOW 9000 FEET... * AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 294 Southwest Colorado Upper West Forecast Area below 9000 feet. * WINDS...South 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...10 to 15 percent. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be favorable for easy ignition and rapid 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. && $$ COZ295-210000- /O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0021.210520T1700Z-210521T0500Z/ Southwest Colorado Upper East Forecast Area- 321 AM MDT Thu May 20 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 11 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 295 BELOW 9500 FEET... * AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 295 Southwest Colorado Upper East Forecast Area below 9500 feet. * WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...10 to 15 percent. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be favorable for easy ignition and rapid spread of fires. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. && $$
979 WWUS85 KGJT 202108 RFWGJT URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Junction CO 308 PM MDT Thu May 20 2021 UTZ490-210700- /O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0021.000000T0000Z-210521T0500Z/ /O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0022.210521T1700Z-210522T0300Z/ Colorado River Basin- 308 PM MDT Thu May 20 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 490... ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 9 PM MDT FRIDAY 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...South 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...7 to 12 percent. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be favorable for easy ignition and rapid 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. && $$ UTZ491-210700- /O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0021.000000T0000Z-210521T0500Z/ /O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0022.210521T1700Z-210522T0300Z/ Southeast Utah- 308 PM MDT Thu May 20 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 491 BELOW 7000 FEET... ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 9 PM MDT FRIDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 491 BELOW 7000 FEET... * AFFECTED AREA...In Utah, Fire Weather Zone 491 Southeast Utah below 7000 feet. * WINDS...South 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...8 to 13 percent. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be favorable for easy ignition and rapid spread of fires. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. && $$ COZ200-202-207-290-292-210500- /O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0021.000000T0000Z-210521T0500Z/ Little Snake Forecast Area-White River Forecast Area- Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast Area- Paradox Valley Forecast Area-North Fork Forecast Area- 308 PM MDT Thu May 20 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 200, 202, 207, 290, AND 292... * AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 200 Little Snake Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 202 White River Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 207 Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 290 Paradox Valley Forecast Area and Fire Weather Zone 292 North Fork Forecast Area. * WINDS...Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...9 to 14 percent. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be favorable for easy ignition and rapid 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. && $$ UTZ486-210500- /O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0021.000000T0000Z-210521T0500Z/ Eastern Uinta Basin- 308 PM MDT Thu May 20 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 486... * AFFECTED AREA...In Utah, Fire Weather Zone 486 Eastern Uinta Basin. * WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...8 to 13 percent. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be favorable for easy ignition and rapid spread of fires. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. && $$ COZ294-210500- /O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0021.000000T0000Z-210521T0500Z/ Southwest Colorado Upper West Forecast Area- 308 PM MDT Thu May 20 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 294 BELOW 9000 FEET... * AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 294 Southwest Colorado Upper West Forecast Area below 9000 feet. * WINDS...Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...10 to 15 percent. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be favorable for easy ignition and rapid 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. && $$ COZ295-210500- /O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0021.000000T0000Z-210521T0500Z/ Southwest Colorado Upper East Forecast Area- 308 PM MDT Thu May 20 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 295 BELOW 9500 FEET... * AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 295 Southwest Colorado Upper East Forecast Area below 9500 feet. * WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...10 to 15 percent. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be favorable for easy ignition and rapid spread of fires. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. && $$
481 WWUS85 KGJT 210458 RFWGJT URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Junction CO 1058 PM MDT Thu May 20 2021 UTZ490-220000- /O.EXP.KGJT.FW.W.0021.000000T0000Z-210521T0500Z/ /O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0022.210521T1700Z-210522T0300Z/ Colorado River Basin- 1058 PM MDT Thu May 20 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 9 PM MDT FRIDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 490... ...RED FLAG WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 11 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...South 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...7 to 12 percent. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be favorable for easy ignition and rapid 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. && $$ UTZ491-220000- /O.EXP.KGJT.FW.W.0021.000000T0000Z-210521T0500Z/ /O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0022.210521T1700Z-210522T0300Z/ Southeast Utah- 1058 PM MDT Thu May 20 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 9 PM MDT FRIDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 491 BELOW 7000 FEET... ...RED FLAG WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 11 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 491 BELOW 7000 FEET... * AFFECTED AREA...In Utah, Fire Weather Zone 491 Southeast Utah below 7000 feet. * WINDS...South 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...8 to 13 percent. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be favorable for easy ignition and rapid spread of fires. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. && $$ COZ200-202-207-290-292-210600- /O.EXP.KGJT.FW.W.0021.000000T0000Z-210521T0500Z/ Little Snake Forecast Area-White River Forecast Area- Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast Area- Paradox Valley Forecast Area-North Fork Forecast Area- 1058 PM MDT Thu May 20 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 11 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 200, 202, 207, 290, AND 292... Humidities have recovered and though some gusty winds continue, critical fire weather conditions are no longer being met. The current Red Flag Warning will be allowed to expire. $$ UTZ486-210600- /O.EXP.KGJT.FW.W.0021.000000T0000Z-210521T0500Z/ Eastern Uinta Basin- 1058 PM MDT Thu May 20 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 11 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 486... Humidities have recovered and though some gusty winds continue, critical fire weather conditions are no longer being met. The current Red Flag Warning will be allowed to expire. $$ COZ294-210600- /O.EXP.KGJT.FW.W.0021.000000T0000Z-210521T0500Z/ Southwest Colorado Upper West Forecast Area- 1058 PM MDT Thu May 20 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 11 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 294 BELOW 9000 FEET... Humidities have recovered and though some gusty winds continue, critical fire weather conditions are no longer being met. The current Red Flag Warning will be allowed to expire. $$ COZ295-210600- /O.EXP.KGJT.FW.W.0021.000000T0000Z-210521T0500Z/ Southwest Colorado Upper East Forecast Area- 1058 PM MDT Thu May 20 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 11 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 295 BELOW 9500 FEET... Humidities have recovered and though some gusty winds continue, critical fire weather conditions are no longer being met. The current Red Flag Warning will be allowed to expire. $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Grand Junction, CO issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 18, 7:43 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | GJT | Mesa | 47 min |
| May 19, 3:21 AM MDT | Fire Weather Watch | GJT | Archuleta, Delta, Dolores, Hinsdale, La Plata, Moffat and 6 more | 11 hr |
| May 19, 2:34 PM MDT | Wind Advisory | GJT | Dolores, Garfield, Mesa, Moffat, Montezuma, Montrose and 3 more | 30 hr |
| May 19, 2:34 PM MDT | Wind Advisory | GJT | Garfield, Moffat, Rio Blanco | 54 hr |
| May 19, 2:39 PM MDT | Fire Weather Watch | GJT | Grand, San Juan | 13 hr |
| May 19, 4:59 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | GJT | Grand | 46 min |
| May 19, 5:45 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | GJT | Grand | 45 min |
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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.