Fire Weather Watch

Mesa County · Started Jul 25, 2025 at 2:05 AM

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Jul 25, 2025 at 2:05 AMdiscovered

Approximate area based on reported fire size

About this incident

The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a Fire Weather Watch below 8000 feet 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 203 Lower Colorado River and Fire Weather Zone 205 Colorado River Headwaters below 8000 feet.

TIMING

From Saturday afternoon through Saturday evening.

WINDS

Southwest 10 to 15 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.

Updates

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Jul 26, 2025, 6:15 AM
Alert resolved: Fire Weather Watch issued July 25 at 2:05AM MDT until July 26 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
This alert has been resolved or cancelled by the National Weather Service.
The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a Fire Weather Watch below 8000 feet 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 203 Lower Colorado River and Fire Weather Zone 205 Colorado River Headwaters below 8000 feet.
TIMING
From Saturday afternoon through Saturday evening.
WINDS
Southwest 10 to 15 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.
Jul 26, 2025, 6:15 AM
Alert reactivated: Fire Weather Watch issued July 25 at 2:05AM MDT until July 26 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 below 8000 feet 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 203 Lower Colorado River and Fire Weather Zone 205 Colorado River Headwaters below 8000 feet.
TIMING
From Saturday afternoon through Saturday evening.
WINDS
Southwest 10 to 15 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.
Severity: danger Expires: 2025-07-25 23:00:00

Size, containment, and perimeter come from the National Interagency Fire Center. Narrative comes from InciWeb. For life-threatening emergencies call 911.