Western Slope · Colorado
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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 to 7 PM MDT Thursday. * AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 290 Paradox Valley Forecast Area. In Utah, Fire Weather Zone 490 Colorado River Basin. * TIMING...From 1 PM to 7 PM MDT Thursday. * WINDS...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...11 to 16 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
* WHAT...For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 17 expected. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 22 possible. * WHERE...Central Yampa River Basin and Lower Yampa River Basin. * WHEN...For the Freeze Warning, from midnight tonight to 10 AM MDT Tuesday. For the Freeze Watch, from late Tuesday night through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.