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About this incident

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 Saturday afternoon through Saturday evening.

AFFECTED AREA

In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 290 Paradox Valley Forecast Area and Fire Weather Zone 292 North Fork Forecast Area. In Utah, Fire Weather Zone 490 Colorado River Basin.

TIMING

From Saturday afternoon through Saturday evening.

WINDS

Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

RELATIVE HUMIDITY

11 to 16 percent.

IMPACTS

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

Updates

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May 15, 2026, 1:17 PM
Alert expired: Fire Weather Watch issued May 14 at 10:38AM MDT until May 16 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
This alert has been resolved due to expiration.
May 15, 2026, 1:17 PM
Update for: Fire Weather Watch issued May 14 at 10:38AM MDT until May 16 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Updated information for this alert:
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 Saturday afternoon through Saturday evening.
AFFECTED AREA
In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 290 Paradox Valley Forecast Area and Fire Weather Zone 292 North Fork Forecast Area. In Utah, Fire Weather Zone 490 Colorado River Basin.
TIMING
From Saturday afternoon through Saturday evening.
WINDS
Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
RELATIVE HUMIDITY
11 to 16 percent.
IMPACTS
Fires will catch and spread quickly. Exercise extreme caution with any outdoor burning.
Severity: danger Expires: 2026-05-15 06:00:00

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