Alert archive / Colorado / Red Flag Warnings in 2021
Red Flag Warning 3, NWS Grand Junction, CO
NWS Grand Junction, CO issued this red flag warning at Apr 6, 2021, 2:09 PM MDT for 7 counties in Colorado. It took effect at Apr 7, 2021, 12:00 PM MDT. It was in force for 8 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
- Apr 6, 2021, 2:09 PM MDT (20:09 UTC)
- In effect from
- Apr 7, 2021, 12:00 PM MDT
- Expired
- Apr 7, 2021, 8:11 PM MDT
- In force
- 8 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
The radar
The Grand Junction radar (KGJX), 165 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:09 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The nearest sounding before it
Grand Junction, CO (KGJT), launched 12:00Z, 8.2 hours before the alert went out and 178 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
- 2733 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 46 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 50 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 73 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
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 The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.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. && $$
4 follow-up statements
534 WWUS85 KGJT 070029 RFWGJT URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Junction CO 629 PM MDT Tue Apr 6 2021 COZ207-071200- /O.CAN.KGJT.FW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210407T0300Z/ /O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0003.210407T1800Z-210408T0300Z/ Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast Area- 629 PM MDT Tue Apr 6 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM MDT WEDNESDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 207... The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has cancelled the Red Flag Warning. * AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 207 Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast Area. * WINDS...Northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts 30 to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...10 to 15 percent. * IMPACTS...Conditions will become favorable for rapid ignition and spread of fires. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. && $$ 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. && $$
426 WWUS85 KGJT 070830 RFWGJT URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Junction CO 230 AM MDT Wed Apr 7 2021 COZ207-072100- /O.EXA.KGJT.FW.A.0004.210408T1800Z-210409T0200Z/ /O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0003.210407T1800Z-210408T0300Z/ Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast Area- 230 AM MDT Wed Apr 7 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 207... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 207... The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a Fire Weather Watch for gusty winds, low relative humidity and dry fuels, which is in effect from Thursday afternoon through Thursday evening. * AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 207 Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast Area. * WINDS...Northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts 30 to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...10 to 15 percent. * IMPACTS...Conditions will become favorable for rapid ignition and spread of fires. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings. && $$ COZ295-072100- /O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0003.210407T1800Z-210408T0300Z/ Southwest Colorado Upper East Forecast Area- 230 AM MDT Wed Apr 7 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 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. && $$ COZ290-072100- /O.EXA.KGJT.FW.A.0004.210408T1800Z-210409T0200Z/ Paradox Valley Forecast Area- 230 AM MDT Wed Apr 7 2021 ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 290... The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a Fire Weather Watch for gusty winds, low relative humidity and dry fuels, which is in effect from Thursday afternoon through Thursday evening. * AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 290 Paradox Valley Forecast Area. * WINDS...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts 25 to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...10 to 15 percent. * IMPACTS...Conditions could become favorable for rapid ignition and spread of fires. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings. && $$ COZ202-203-UTZ490-072100- /O.CON.KGJT.FW.A.0004.210408T1800Z-210409T0200Z/ White River Forecast Area-Lower Colorado River- Colorado River Basin- 230 AM MDT Wed Apr 7 2021 ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 202, 203, AND 490... * AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 202 White River Forecast Area and Fire Weather Zone 203 Lower Colorado River. In Utah, Fire Weather Zone 490 Colorado River Basin. * WINDS...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts 25 to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...10 to 15 percent. * IMPACTS...Conditions could 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. && $$
831 WWUS85 KGJT 072020 RFWGJT URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Junction CO 220 PM MDT Wed Apr 7 2021 COZ207-080430- /O.UPG.KGJT.FW.A.0004.210408T1800Z-210409T0200Z/ /O.NEW.KGJT.FW.W.0004.210408T1800Z-210409T0300Z/ /O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210408T0300Z/ Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast Area- 220 PM MDT Wed Apr 7 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 207... ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM MDT THURSDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 207... The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a Red Flag Warning for gusty winds, low relative humidity and dry fuels, which is in effect from noon to 9 PM MDT Thursday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 207 Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast Area. * WINDS...Northwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...10 to 15 percent. * IMPACTS...Conditions will become favorable for rapid ignition and spread of fires. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. && $$ COZ202-203-290-UTZ490-080430- /O.UPG.KGJT.FW.A.0004.210408T1800Z-210409T0200Z/ /O.NEW.KGJT.FW.W.0004.210408T1800Z-210409T0300Z/ White River Forecast Area-Lower Colorado River- Paradox Valley Forecast Area-Colorado River Basin- 220 PM MDT Wed Apr 7 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM MDT THURSDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 202, 203, 290, AND 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 Thursday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 202 White River Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 203 Lower Colorado River and Fire Weather Zone 290 Paradox Valley Forecast Area. In Utah, Fire Weather Zone 490 Colorado River Basin. * WINDS...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...10 to 15 percent. * IMPACTS...Conditions could 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. && $$ COZ292-UTZ487-080430- /O.NEW.KGJT.FW.W.0004.210408T1800Z-210409T0300Z/ North Fork Forecast Area-Book Cliffs- 220 PM MDT Wed Apr 7 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM MDT THURSDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 292 AND 487... The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a Red Flag Warning for gusty winds, low relative humidity and dry fuels, which is in effect from noon to 9 PM MDT Thursday. * AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 292 North Fork Forecast Area. In Utah, Fire Weather Zone 487 Book Cliffs. * WINDS...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...10 to 15 percent. * IMPACTS...Conditions could become favorable for rapid ignition and spread of fires. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. && $$ UTZ486-080430- /O.NEW.KGJT.FW.W.0004.210408T1800Z-210409T0300Z/ Eastern Uinta Basin- 220 PM MDT Wed Apr 7 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM MDT THURSDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 486 BELOW 6000 FEET... The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a Red Flag Warning below 6000 feet for gusty winds, low relative humidity and dry fuels, which is in effect from noon to 9 PM MDT Thursday. * AFFECTED AREA...In Utah, Fire Weather Zone 486 Eastern Uinta Basin below 6000 feet. * WINDS...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...10 to 15 percent. * IMPACTS...Conditions could 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. && $$ COZ295-080300- /O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210408T0300Z/ Southwest Colorado Upper East Forecast Area- 220 PM MDT Wed Apr 7 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 295 BELOW 8000 FEET... * AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 295 Southwest Colorado Upper East Forecast Area below 8000 feet. * WINDS...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...10 to 15 percent. * IMPACTS...Conditions will become favorable for rapid ignition and spread of fires. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. && $$
858 WWUS85 KGJT 080211 RFWGJT URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Junction CO 811 PM MDT Wed Apr 7 2021 COZ207-081200- /O.CAN.KGJT.FW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210408T0300Z/ /O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0004.210408T1800Z-210409T0300Z/ Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast Area- 811 PM MDT Wed Apr 7 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM MDT THURSDAY 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...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up 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 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. && $$ COZ295-080315- /O.CAN.KGJT.FW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210408T0300Z/ Southwest Colorado Upper East Forecast Area- 811 PM MDT Wed Apr 7 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 295... The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has cancelled the Red Flag Warning. Winds have lessened below 25 mph with relative humidities beginning to recover. The threat of critical fire weather conditions has ended so cancelled the Red Flag Warning for today an hour early. $$ COZ202-203-290-292-UTZ487-490-081200- /O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0004.210408T1800Z-210409T0300Z/ White River Forecast Area-Lower Colorado River- Paradox Valley Forecast Area-North Fork Forecast Area-Book Cliffs- Colorado River Basin- 811 PM MDT Wed Apr 7 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM MDT THURSDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 202, 203, 290, 292, 487, AND 490... * AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 202 White River Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 203 Lower Colorado River, Fire Weather Zone 290 Paradox Valley Forecast Area and Fire Weather Zone 292 North Fork Forecast Area. In Utah, Fire Weather Zone 487 Book Cliffs and Fire Weather Zone 490 Colorado River Basin. * WINDS...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...10 to 15 percent. * IMPACTS...Conditions could 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. && $$ UTZ486-081200- /O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0004.210408T1800Z-210409T0300Z/ Eastern Uinta Basin- 811 PM MDT Wed Apr 7 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM MDT THURSDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 486 BELOW 6000 FEET... * AFFECTED AREA...In Utah, Fire Weather Zone 486 Eastern Uinta Basin below 6000 feet. * WINDS...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...10 to 15 percent. * IMPACTS...Conditions could become favorable for rapid ignition and spread of fires. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. && $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Grand Junction, CO issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 6, 3:07 AM MDT | Freeze Warning | GJT | Delta, Dolores, Garfield, Gunnison, Mesa, Montezuma and 2 more | 30 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.