Red Flag Warning
Issued by NWS Grand Junction, CO

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URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
915 AM MDT Mon Jun 16 2025


COZ290>293-170200-
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/O.NEW.KGJT.FW.W.0014.250617T1800Z-250618T0200Z/
/O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0013.250616T1900Z-250617T0200Z/
Paradox Valley Forecast Area-Northern San Juan Forecast Area-
North Fork Forecast Area-Gunnison Basin Forecast Area-
915 AM MDT Mon Jun 16 2025

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
8 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND
DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 290, 291, 292, AND 293...
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM MDT TUESDAY FOR
GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER
ZONES 290, 291, 292, AND 293...

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 8 PM MDT Tuesday. The Fire
Weather Watch is no longer in effect.

* AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 290 Paradox
  Valley Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 291 Northern San Juan
  Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 292 North Fork Forecast Area
  and Fire Weather Zone 293 Gunnison Basin Forecast Area.

* TIMING...For the first Red Flag Warning, from 1 PM this
  afternoon to 8 PM MDT this evening. For the second Red Flag
  Warning, from noon to 8 PM MDT Tuesday.

* WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...6 to 11 percent.

* IMPACTS...Fires will catch and spread quickly. Exercise
  extreme caution with any outdoor burning.

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.

&&

$$

COZ294-170200-
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/O.EXA.KGJT.FW.W.0013.250616T1900Z-250617T0200Z/
Southwest Colorado Upper West Forecast Area-
915 AM MDT Mon Jun 16 2025

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 PM
MDT THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY
FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 294...
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM MDT TUESDAY FOR
GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER
ZONE 294...

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 1 PM this afternoon to 8 PM MDT
this evening. A Red Flag Warning has also been issued from noon
to 8 PM MDT Tuesday.

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

* TIMING...For the first Red Flag Warning, from 1 PM this
  afternoon to 8 PM MDT this evening. For the second Red Flag
  Warning, from noon to 8 PM MDT Tuesday.

* WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...7 to 12 percent.

* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread
  quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

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.

&&

$$

COZ295-170200-
/O.NEW.KGJT.FW.W.0014.250617T1800Z-250618T0200Z/
/O.EXA.KGJT.FW.W.0013.250616T1900Z-250617T0200Z/
Southwest Colorado Upper East Forecast Area-
915 AM MDT Mon Jun 16 2025

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 PM
MDT THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY
FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 295 BELOW 8500 FEET...
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM MDT TUESDAY FOR
GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER
ZONE 295 BELOW 8500 FEET...

The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a Red
Flag Warning below 8500 feet for gusty winds, low relative
humidity and dry fuels, which is in effect from 1 PM this
afternoon to 8 PM MDT this evening. A Red Flag Warning has also
been issued from noon to 8 PM MDT Tuesday.

* AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 295 Southwest
  Colorado Upper East Forecast Area below 8500 feet.

* TIMING...For the first Red Flag Warning, from 1 PM this
  afternoon to 8 PM MDT this evening. For the second Red Flag
  Warning, from noon to 8 PM MDT Tuesday.

* WINDS...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...6 to 11 percent.

* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread
  quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

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-UTZ486-487-490-491-170200-
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Little Snake Forecast Area-Routt Forecast Area-
White River Forecast Area-Eastern Uinta Basin-Book Cliffs-
Colorado River Basin-Southeast Utah-
915 AM MDT Mon Jun 16 2025

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
8 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND
DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 200, 201, 202, 486, 487, 490,
AND 491...

* AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 200 Little
  Snake Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 201 Routt Forecast Area
  and Fire Weather Zone 202 White River Forecast Area. In Utah,
  Fire Weather Zone 486 Eastern Uinta Basin, Fire Weather Zone
  487 Book Cliffs, Fire Weather Zone 490 Colorado River Basin
  and Fire Weather Zone 491 Southeast Utah.

* TIMING...From 1 PM this afternoon to 8 PM MDT this evening.

* WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...4 to 9 percent.

* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread
  quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.

&&

$$

COZ203-205-170200-
/O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0013.250616T1900Z-250617T0200Z/
Lower Colorado River-Colorado River Headwaters-
915 AM MDT Mon Jun 16 2025

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
8 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND
DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 203 AND 205 BELOW 7000 FEET...

* AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 203 Lower
  Colorado River and Fire Weather Zone 205 Colorado River
  Headwaters below 7000 feet.

* TIMING...From 1 PM this afternoon to 8 PM MDT this evening.

* WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...5 to 10 percent.

* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread
  quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

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.

&&

$$