Red Flag Warning
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT
1211 PM MDT Fri Jun 5 2026
UTZ484-489-492>498-060215-
/O.NEW.KSLC.FW.W.0004.260606T1200Z-260608T0400Z/
/O.EXT.KSLC.FW.A.0004.260608T0400Z-260611T0400Z/
Tavaputs Plateau-San Rafael Swell-Central Utah West Desert-
Central Utah Mountains-Henry Mountains-Color Country West Desert-
Color Country Mountains-Mojave Desert-Grand Staircase-
1211 PM MDT Fri Jun 5 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SATURDAY TO 10 PM MDT
SUNDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES
484, 489, 492, 493, 494, 495, 496, 497, AND 498...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH
WEDNESDAY EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE
WEATHER ZONES 484, 489, 492, 493, 494, 495, 496, 497, AND 498...
The National Weather Service in Salt Lake City has issued a Red
Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in
effect from 6 AM Saturday to 10 PM MDT Sunday.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 484 Tavaputs Plateau, Fire
Weather Zone 489 San Rafael Swell, Fire Weather Zone 492
Central Utah West Desert, Fire Weather Zone 493 Central Utah
Mountains, Fire Weather Zone 494 Henry Mountains, Fire Weather
Zone 495 Color Country West Desert, Fire Weather Zone 496
Color Country Mountains, Fire Weather Zone 497 Mojave Desert
and Fire Weather Zone 498 Grand Staircase.
* WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 7 percent with poor overnight
recovery.
* IMPACTS...Critical fire weather conditions are expected. Any
new fire starts or existing fires may spread rapidly.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are
either occurring now...or are imminent. A combination of strong
winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.
A Fire Weather Watch means that there is a potential for critical
fire weather conditions. Continue to monitor for the latest
forecasts and for possible Red Flag Warnings.
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For more information from the National WeaA Red Flag Warning
means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring
now...or are imminent. A combination of strong winds...low
relative humidity...and warm temperatures can contribute to
extreme fire behavior.ther Service visit
http://weather.gov/saltlakecity
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
1236 PM PDT Fri Jun 5 2026
NVZ461-462-465-061100-
/O.UPG.KVEF.FW.A.0001.260606T1600Z-260607T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KVEF.FW.W.0002.260606T1600Z-260607T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KVEF.FW.A.0003.260608T1700Z-260610T0600Z/
Lincoln County/Ely Dispatch-Nye County Deserts/Las Vegas Dispatch-
Clark and SW Lincoln County Deserts/Las Vegas Dispatch-
1236 PM PDT Fri Jun 5 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 11 PM PDT SATURDAY FOR
STRONG WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR MOST OF SOUTHERN NEVADA...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH
TUESDAY EVENING FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR MOST OF
SOUTHERN NEVADA...
The National Weather Service in Las Vegas has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect from 9 AM to 11 PM PDT Saturday. A
Fire Weather Watch is in effect from Monday morning through
Tuesday evening.
* AFFECTED AREA...In Nevada...Fire weather zones 461, 462, and 465.
* TIMING...9 AM PDT through 11 PM PDT Saturday for the Red Flag
Warning. Monday morning through Tuesday evening for the Fire
Weather Watch.
* WIND...Southwest winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
* HUMIDITY...5 to 15 percent
* IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
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.
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.
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URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
1236 PM PDT Fri Jun 5 2026
NVZ463-464-061100-
/O.NEW.KVEF.FW.W.0002.260606T1600Z-260607T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KVEF.FW.A.0003.260608T1700Z-260610T0600Z/
Sheep Range-Spring Mountains-
1236 PM PDT Fri Jun 5 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 11 PM PDT SATURDAY FOR
STRONG WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR MOST OF SOUTHERN NEVADA...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH
TUESDAY EVENING FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR MOST OF
SOUTHERN NEVADA...
The National Weather Service in Las Vegas has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect from 9 AM to 11 PM PDT Saturday. A
Fire Weather Watch is in effect from Monday morning through
Tuesday evening.
* AFFECTED AREA...In Nevada...Fire weather zones 463 and 464.
* TIMING...9 AM PDT through 11 PM PDT Saturday for the Red Flag
Warning. Monday morning through Tuesday evening for the Fire
Weather Watch.
* WIND...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
* HUMIDITY...5 to 20 percent.
* IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
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.
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.
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MW
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
1236 PM PDT Fri Jun 5 2026
AZZ101-102-061100-
/O.UPG.KVEF.FW.A.0001.260606T1600Z-260607T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KVEF.FW.W.0002.260606T1600Z-260608T0600Z/
/O.UPG.KVEF.FW.A.0002.260607T1600Z-260608T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KVEF.FW.A.0003.260608T1700Z-260610T0600Z/
Lake Mead NRA/Colorado River-AZ side-
Northwest Deserts/Northwest Plateau-
1236 PM MST Fri Jun 5 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM SATURDAY TO 11 PM MST
SUNDAY FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR MOHAVE COUNTY...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH
TUESDAY EVENING FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR MOHAVE
COUNTY...
The National Weather Service in Las Vegas has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect from 9 AM Saturday to 11 PM MST
Sunday. A Fire Weather Watch is in effect from Monday morning
through Tuesday evening.
* AFFECTED AREA...In Arizona...Fire weather zone 101 and 102.
* TIMING...9 AM MST Saturday through 11 PM MST Sunday for the Red
Flag Warning. Monday morning through Tuesday evening for the
Fire Weather Watch.
* WIND...Southwest winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
* HUMIDITY...5 to 15 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
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.
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.
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URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Flagstaff AZ
1203 PM MST Fri Jun 5 2026
AZZ104-106-107-062215-
/O.UPG.KFGZ.FW.A.0003.260607T1700Z-260608T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KFGZ.FW.W.0009.260607T1700Z-260608T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KFGZ.FW.A.0004.260608T1700Z-260610T0300Z/
/O.CON.KFGZ.FW.W.0008.260606T1700Z-260607T0300Z/
Kaibab Plateau-Grand Canyon Country-Coconino Plateau-
1203 PM MST Fri Jun 5 2026 /103 PM MDT Fri Jun 5 2026/
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM MST TO 8 PM MST
SATURDAY...
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM MST TO 8 PM MST SUNDAY...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY
EVENING...
The National Weather Service in Flagstaff AZ has issued a Red Flag
Warning due to strong winds and low relative humidity in effect from
10 AM MST /11 AM MDT/ to 8 PM MST /9 PM MDT/ Sunday, and a Fire
Weather Watch due to strong winds and low relative humidity in effect
from Monday morning through Tuesday evening.
* WHAT...For the Red Flag Warnings, southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with
gusts up to 45 mph, Relative Humidity between 8 to 16 percent. For
the Fire Weather Watch, southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up
to 40 mph, Relative Humidity between 7 to 15 percent.
* WHERE...Kaibab Plateau, Grand Canyon Country, and Coconino Plateau.
This includes portions of the Kaibab National Forest.
* WHEN...For the first Red Flag Warning, from 10 AM MST to 8 PM MST
Saturday. For the second Red Flag Warning, from 10 AM MST to 8 PM
MST /9 PM MDT/ Sunday. For the Fire Weather Watch, from Monday
morning through Tuesday evening.
* IMPACTS...Rapid spread and growth of any new or existing fires.
Fires will have the potential to exhibit extreme fire behavior.
Elevated potential for new fire starts.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Do your part: No open flames or sparks, keep vehicles off of dry
grass, properly dispose of cigarette butts, and avoid power equipment
that creates sparks. One less spark, one less wildfire.
Obey all fire restrictions. To view a map of current fire
restrictions, go to wildlandfire.az.gov/fire-restrictions.
A Red Flag Warning is issued when we identify weather conditions that
promote rapid spread of fire which may become life-threatening. This
does not mean there is a fire. These conditions are either occurring
now or will begin soon. It is important to have multiple ways to
receive information from authorities.
Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the field of
this Red Flag Warning.
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are
possible. These conditions could promote the rapid spread and growth
of wildfires, which could become life-threatening. For forecast
updates, go to weather.gov/flagstaff.
If you have not packed your go kit yet, now is the time to do so.
This includes items like important documents and essentials you
cannot live without. Fill your vehicle`s fuel tank. Visit
ready.gov/kit for more information.
Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the field of
this Fire Weather Watch.
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URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Flagstaff AZ
1203 PM MST Fri Jun 5 2026
AZZ108-111>116-139-140-062215-
/O.UPG.KFGZ.FW.A.0003.260607T1700Z-260608T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KFGZ.FW.W.0009.260607T1700Z-260608T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KFGZ.FW.A.0004.260608T1700Z-260610T0300Z/
Yavapai County Mountains-Chuska Mountains and Defiance Plateau-
Little Colorado River Valley in Coconino County-Little Colorado
River Valley in Navajo County-Little Colorado River Valley in
Apache County-Western Mogollon Rim-Eastern Mogollon Rim-Black
Mesa Area-Northeast Plateaus and Mesas South of Hwy 264-
1203 PM MST Fri Jun 5 2026 /103 PM MDT Fri Jun 5 2026/
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM MST /11 AM MDT/ TO 8 PM MST
/9 PM MDT/ SUNDAY...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY
EVENING...
The National Weather Service in Flagstaff AZ has issued a Red Flag
Warning due to strong winds and low relative humidity in effect from
10 AM MST /11 AM MDT/ to 8 PM MST /9 PM MDT/ Sunday, and a Fire
Weather Watch due to strong winds and low relative humidity in effect
from Monday morning through Tuesday evening.
* WHAT...For the Red Flag Warning, southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with
gusts up to 45 mph, Relative Humidity between 9 to 18 percent, and
for the Fire Weather Watch, south winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up
to 40 mph, Relative Humidity between 7 to 16 percent.
* WHERE...Yavapai County Mountains, Chuska Mountains and Defiance
Plateau, Little Colorado River Valley, Mogollon Rim, Black Mesa
Area, and Northeast Plateaus and Mesas South of Hwy 264. This
includes portions of the Apache-Sitgreaves, Coconino, Kaibab, and
Prescott national forests.
* WHEN...For the Red Flag Warning, from 10 AM MST /11 AM MDT/ to 8 PM
MST /9 PM MDT/ Sunday. For the Fire Weather Watch, from Monday
morning through Tuesday evening.
* IMPACTS...Rapid spread and growth of any new or existing fires.
Fires will have the potential to exhibit extreme fire behavior.
Elevated potential for new fire starts.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Do your part: No open flames or sparks, keep vehicles off of dry
grass, properly dispose of cigarette butts, and avoid power equipment
that creates sparks. One less spark, one less wildfire.
Obey all fire restrictions. To view a map of current fire
restrictions, go to wildlandfire.az.gov/fire-restrictions.
A Red Flag Warning is issued when we identify weather conditions that
promote rapid spread of fire which may become life-threatening. This
does not mean there is a fire. These conditions are either occurring
now or will begin soon. It is important to have multiple ways to
receive information from authorities.
Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the field of
this Red Flag Warning.
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are
possible. These conditions could promote the rapid spread and growth
of wildfires, which could become life-threatening. For forecast
updates, go to weather.gov/flagstaff.
If you have not packed your go kit yet, now is the time to do so.
This includes items like important documents and essentials you
cannot live without. Fill your vehicle`s fuel tank. Visit
ready.gov/kit for more information.
Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the field of
this Fire Weather Watch.
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URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Flagstaff AZ
1203 PM MST Fri Jun 5 2026
AZZ105-109-110-062215-
/O.NEW.KFGZ.FW.W.0009.260607T1700Z-260608T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KFGZ.FW.A.0004.260608T1700Z-260610T0300Z/
Marble and Glen Canyons-Northeast Plateaus and Mesas Hwy
264 Northward-Chinle Valley-
1203 PM MST Fri Jun 5 2026 /103 PM MDT Fri Jun 5 2026/
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM MST /11 AM MDT/ TO 8 PM MST
/9 PM MDT/ SUNDAY...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY
EVENING...
The National Weather Service in Flagstaff AZ has issued a Red Flag
Warning due to strong winds and low relative humidity in effect from
10 AM MST /11 AM MDT/ to 8 PM MST /9 PM MDT/ Sunday, and a Fire
Weather Watch due to strong winds and low relative humidity in effect
from Monday morning through Tuesday evening.
* WHAT...For the Red Flag Warning, southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with
gusts up to 40 mph, Relative Humidity between 8 to 16 percent, and
for the Fire Weather Watch, southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts
up to 45 mph, Relative Humidity between 6 to 18 percent.
* WHERE...Marble and Glen Canyons, Northeast Plateaus and Mesas Hwy
264 Northward, and Chinle Valley.
* WHEN...For the Red Flag Warning, from 10 AM MST /11 AM MDT/ to 8 PM
MST /9 PM MDT/ Sunday. For the Fire Weather Watch, from Monday
morning through Tuesday evening.
* IMPACTS...Rapid spread and growth of any new or existing fires.
Fires will have the potential to exhibit extreme fire behavior.
Elevated potential for new fire starts.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Do your part: No open flames or sparks, keep vehicles off of dry
grass, properly dispose of cigarette butts, and avoid power equipment
that creates sparks. One less spark, one less wildfire.
Obey all fire restrictions. To view a map of current fire
restrictions, go to wildlandfire.az.gov/fire-restrictions.
A Red Flag Warning is issued when we identify weather conditions that
promote rapid spread of fire which may become life-threatening. This
does not mean there is a fire. These conditions are either occurring
now or will begin soon. It is important to have multiple ways to
receive information from authorities.
Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the field of
this Red Flag Warning.
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are
possible. These conditions could promote the rapid spread and growth
of wildfires, which could become life-threatening. For forecast
updates, go to weather.gov/flagstaff.
If you have not packed your go kit yet, now is the time to do so.
This includes items like important documents and essentials you
cannot live without. Fill your vehicle`s fuel tank. Visit
ready.gov/kit for more information.
Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the field of
this Fire Weather Watch.
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URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Elko NV
1010 AM PDT Fri Jun 5 2026
NVZ424-425-427-438-469-470-061800-
/O.UPG.KLKN.FW.A.0002.260606T1800Z-260607T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KLKN.FW.W.0002.260606T1800Z-260607T0600Z/
Southeastern Humboldt County and northern Lander County-
White Pine and Northeast Nye Counties-Central Nevada-Toiyabe-
W Elko County, N Eureka and Lander Counties N of I80-
Central Elko County-Eastern Elko County-
1010 AM PDT Fri Jun 5 2026
...A RED FLAG WARNING IS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM PDT SATURDAY MORNING
UNTIL 11 PM PDT SATURDAY EVENING FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE
HUMIDITY VALUES FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 424, 425, 427, 438, 469,
AND 470...
The National Weather Service in Elko has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect from 11 AM to 11 PM PDT Saturday. The
Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zones 424, 425, 427, 438, 469, and
470.
* WIND...Sustained southwest winds near 20 mph, with gusts near 35
mph.
* HUMIDITY...Minimum relative humidity values as low as 9 percent.
* HIGHEST THREAT...is located in zone 425.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
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.
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URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Elko NV
1010 AM PDT Fri Jun 5 2026
NVZ426-437-061800-
/O.NEW.KLKN.FW.W.0002.260606T1800Z-260607T0600Z/
Northern Nye County-Mojave-Humboldt County-Quinn-
1010 AM PDT Fri Jun 5 2026
...A RED FLAG WARNING IS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM PDT SATURDAY MORNING
UNTIL 11 PM PDT SATURDAY EVENING FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW
RELATIVE HUMIDITY VALUES FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 426 AND 437...
The National Weather Service in Elko has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect from 11 AM PDT Saturday morning until
11 PM PDT Saturday evening.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zones 426 and 437.
* WIND...Sustained southwest winds near 20 mph, with gusts near 35
mph.
* HUMIDITY...Minimum relative humidity values as low as 9 percent.
* HIGHEST THREAT...is located in zone 426.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
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.
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BS
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
1047 AM MDT Fri Jun 5 2026
COZ203-060615-
/O.UPG.KGJT.FW.A.0011.260606T1800Z-260607T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KGJT.FW.W.0021.260606T1800Z-260607T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KGJT.FW.W.0022.260607T1600Z-260608T0400Z/
/O.NEW.KGJT.FW.A.0012.260608T1600Z-260610T0400Z/
Lower Colorado River-
1047 AM MDT Fri Jun 5 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM MDT SATURDAY FOR
GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER
ZONE 203 BELOW 8000 FEET...
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM MDT SUNDAY FOR
GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER
ZONE 203 BELOW 8000 FEET...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH
TUESDAY EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY
FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 203...
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
Saturday. A Red Flag Warning has also been issued from 10 AM to
10 PM MDT Sunday. In addition, a Fire Weather Watch for gusty
winds, low relative humidity and dry fuels has been issued. This
Fire Weather Watch is in effect from Monday morning through
Tuesday evening. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.
* AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 203 Lower
Colorado River below 8000 feet.
* TIMING...For the first Red Flag Warning, from noon to 9 PM MDT
Saturday. For the second Red Flag Warning, from 10 AM to 10 PM
MDT Sunday. For the Fire Weather Watch, from Monday morning
through Tuesday evening.
* WINDS...South 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...7 to 12 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.
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.
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URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
1047 AM MDT Fri Jun 5 2026
COZ200-202-207-290-292-UTZ486-487-490-491-060615-
/O.UPG.KGJT.FW.A.0011.260606T1800Z-260607T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KGJT.FW.W.0021.260606T1800Z-260607T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KGJT.FW.W.0022.260607T1600Z-260608T0400Z/
/O.NEW.KGJT.FW.A.0012.260608T1600Z-260610T0400Z/
Little Snake Forecast Area-White River Forecast Area-
Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast Area-
Paradox Valley Forecast Area-North Fork Forecast Area-
Eastern Uinta Basin-Book Cliffs-Colorado River Basin-
Southeast Utah-
1047 AM MDT Fri Jun 5 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM MDT SATURDAY FOR
GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER
ZONES 200, 202, 207, 290, 292, 486, 487, 490, AND 491...
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM MDT SUNDAY FOR
GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER
ZONES 200, 202, 207, 290, 292, 486, 487, 490, AND 491...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH
TUESDAY EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY
FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 200, 202, 207, 290, 292, 486, 487,
490, AND 491...
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 Saturday. A Red
Flag Warning has also been issued from 10 AM to 10 PM MDT Sunday.
In addition, a Fire Weather Watch for gusty winds, low relative
humidity and dry fuels has been issued. This Fire Weather Watch
is in effect from Monday morning through Tuesday evening. 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. 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...For the first Red Flag Warning, from noon to 9 PM MDT
Saturday. For the second Red Flag Warning, from 10 AM to 10 PM
MDT Sunday. For the Fire Weather Watch, from Monday morning
through Tuesday evening.
* WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...6 to 11 percent.
* IMPACTS...Elevated fire danger is expected. Fires will catch
and spread rapidly and erratically.
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.
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