Kentucky Ridge Handpiles RX Prescribed Burn · Quema controlada · Gunnison County · ayer
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At 305 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles northwest of Delta, or 28 miles southeast of Grand Junction, moving northeast at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and nickel size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation and outdoor objects is possible. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of southwestern Delta County. This includes U.S. Highway 50 in Colorado between mile markers 62 and 64.
At 240 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 15 miles south of Grand Junction, moving east at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of central Mesa County. This includes the following highways... U.S. Highway 50 in Colorado between mile markers 44 and 54. Colorado 141 between mile markers 147 and 148.
At 213 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 17 miles south of Grand Junction, moving northeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation and outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Orchard Mesa. This includes Colorado 141 between mile markers 132 and 152.
At 147 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 24 miles southwest of Grand Junction, moving northeast at 10 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation and outdoor objects is possible. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of . This includes Colorado 141 between mile markers 123 and 126, and between mile markers 129 and 133.
At 144 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 19 miles southwest of Gunnison, moving northeast at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Iola. This includes the following highways... U.S. Highway 50 in Colorado between mile markers 141 and 146. Colorado 149 between mile markers 107 and 116.
Muddy Fire Update 8/2/2025 8/1/2025 shift summary: All fire resources continue to construct fire line around the entire perimeter of the Muddy Fire. The Multi Mission Aircraft (DFPC MMA) flew over the fire utilizing the infrared heat detection capability. The infrared heat scan is a great tool that is used to detect any heat source within the fire perimeter. The infrared image that is generated is transferred to a map and sent to the ground fire resources to help them seek and destroy any heat threats. A photo of the infrared can be viewed in the photos section on this site. Fire crews have also begun the early stages of mop up on the Muddy Fire. At this stage, crews will continuously work deeper interior from the fires edge digging out ash pits, digging/grubbing up hot roots and smoldering duff that could cause issues if not addressed. Fire crews continue to staff the fire overnight. Adverse weather conditions continue to be an issue for the fire crews working the Muddy fire due to t-storms and lightning in the area. 8/2/2025 All fire lines held overnight on the Muddy Fire. Crews remained in place through the night and are back in action for the day shift. Overall plan for the weekend will be finalizing containment around the fires edge on the Muddy Fire. Crews will continue mop up operations, working the fire line edge, securing, patrolling and working deeper interior. Fire behavior has significantly decreased to smoldering and creeping. Fire crews could face another day of challenging fire weather conditions with possible afternoon t-storms and higher winds. Overall, crews continue to produce good safe work. The next update for the Muddy Fire will be Monday 8/4/2025, unless any significant events happen. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Muddy Fire Update 8/1/2025 Summary: Muddy Fire Update: * 30% Containment * Revised fire perimeter to 3 acres. *All fire lines held overnight. *Fire crews will continue the construction of fire line and engage in mop up operations. Previous day recap : Fire crews responded to a new start located 2 miles East of the Paonia Reservoir late morning. The initial fire was reported from a reconnaissance fire detection aircraft by the MMA (Multi Mission Aircraft). The MMA spotted a heat signature and reported the new start to the Montrose Interagency Fire Dispatch Center. The initial size up was .1 size, cause was lightning from the previous day, fire burning in grass, brush and timber. The new start was plotted on BLM land. A few hours later, gaining access to the fire, fire resources estimated the fire to be approximately 5 acres and named the incident the Muddy fire. Private property was within the proximity of the fire parameter and fire air resources were ordered to assist. Through the heat of the day ground and air resources made good progress with cooling off the fire and constructing fire line. By the evening weather conditions started to deteriorate with t-storms and rain moving into the fire area. Aviation resources (due to the weather conditions) had to disengage from the fire, as well as ground fire crews due to lightning exposure. Rain did reach the fire area and crews eventually reengaged the fire. Crews staffed the fire overnight with no flareups to the fire line. Plans for today 8/1/2025 Crews will continue to construct fire line around the fire perimeter, mainly chainsaw (saw) and cold trialing the fires edge. Mop up operations will begin to secure all fire line within a certain depth which will prevent any future threats. Fire crews will look to have the Muddy fire fully contained by the end of shift on 8/1/2025. Muddy Fire Update: *Fire perimeter resized to 4 acres. *Fire crews have been actively engaged with fire line construction. Good progress has been made. *Incoming weather has disengaged fire suppression aircraft *The Muddy fire is currently receiving light rain. All ground crews will remain on scene of the Muddy fire overnight. Current fire behavior has decreased due to suppression activities and weather conditions. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Active Wildfire Alert! Fire name: Muddy Fire Location: 2 Miles East of Paonia Reservoir, Gunnison County, off Hwy 133 located on BLM land. Size: Currently 5 acres Cause: Lightning Fuels burning: Oak Brush Current Status: Active fire behavior, fire resources currently on scene and engaged with fire. Aircraft resources inbound.
At 119 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 27 miles east of Castle Valley, moving northeast at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation and outdoor objects is possible. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of west central Mesa County. This includes Colorado 141 between mile markers 115 and 126.
* AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 200 Little Snake Forecast Area and Fire Weather Zone 202 White River Forecast Area. In Utah, Fire Weather Zone 486 Eastern Uinta Basin, Fire Weather Zone 487 Book Cliffs and Fire Weather Zone 490 Colorado River Basin. * TIMING...Until 8 PM MDT this evening. * WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...5 to 10 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
* AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 200 Little Snake Forecast Area and Fire Weather Zone 202 White River Forecast Area. In Utah, Fire Weather Zone 486 Eastern Uinta Basin, Fire Weather Zone 487 Book Cliffs and Fire Weather Zone 490 Colorado River Basin. * TIMING...From 1 PM this afternoon to 8 PM MDT this evening. * WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...5 to 10 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Heavy rain has ended over the warned area. If flooding has been observed...Please report it to your local law enforcement agency. Flooding is no longer expected to pose a threat. Please continue to heed remaining road closures.
* AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 200 Little Snake Forecast Area and Fire Weather Zone 202 White River Forecast Area. In Utah, Fire Weather Zone 486 Eastern Uinta Basin, Fire Weather Zone 487 Book Cliffs and Fire Weather Zone 490 Colorado River Basin. * TIMING...From 1 PM to 8 PM MDT Thursday. * WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...5 to 10 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
FFWGJT The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... The Sowbelly burn scar in... Southwestern Delta County in west central Colorado... Southeastern Mesa County in west central Colorado... Northern Montrose County in west central Colorado... * Until 430 PM MDT. * At 351 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain over the Sowbelly Burn Scar. Between 0.2 and 0.5 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 0.6 to 1.2 inches in 1 hour. Flash flooding is expected to begin shortly. Excessive rainfall over the burn scar will result in debris flow moving through Escalante Creek. The debris flow can consist of rock, mud, vegetation and other loose materials. HAZARD...Dangerous flash flooding and debris flows are possible in and downstream the Sowbelly Burn Scar. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Dangerous flash flooding of areas in and around the Sowbelly Burn Scar. This includes the following streams and drainages... Escalante Creek, Dry Fork Escalante Creek and Gunnison River.