Red Flag Warning: Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast Area; Southeast Utah

source: us-gov-api (us-gov-api:noaa-weather)published 2026-08-02 22:10ingested 2026-08-03 09:22

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Red Flag Warning — Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast Area; Southeast Utah Severity: Severe. Certainty: Likely. 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 Monday. * AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 207 Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast Area. In Utah, Fire Weather Zone 491 Southeast Utah. * TIMING...From noon to 8 PM MDT Monday. * WINDS...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...9 to 14 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

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