San Juan County, UT
Alerts
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In effect from Saturday 06/06 6:00 AM MDT – Sunday 06/07 10:00 PM MDT
Issued by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Affected Area
Fire Weather Zone 484 Tavaputs Plateau, Fire Weather Zone 489 San Rafael Swell, Fire Weather Zone 492 Central Utah West Desert, Fire Weather Zone 493 Central Utah Mountains, Fire Weather Zone 494 Henry Mountains, Fire Weather Zone 495 Color Country West Desert, Fire Weather Zone 496 Color Country Mountains, Fire Weather Zone 497 Mojave Desert and Fire Weather Zone 498 Grand Staircase.
Winds
Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
Relative Humidity
As low as 7 percent with poor overnight recovery.
Impacts
Critical fire weather conditions are expected. Any new fire starts or existing fires may spread rapidly.
What to Do
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now...or are imminent. A combination of strong winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.
A Fire Weather Watch means that there is a potential for critical fire weather conditions. Continue to monitor for the latest forecasts and for possible Red Flag Warnings.
Areas Impacted
- Tavaputs Plateau
- San Rafael Swell
- Central Utah West Desert
- Central Utah Mountains
- Henry Mountains
- Color Country West Desert
- Color Country Mountains
- Mojave Desert
- Grand Staircase
In effect from Saturday 06/06 12:00 PM MDT – Saturday 06/06 9:00 PM MDT
Issued by NWS Grand Junction CO
Affected Area
In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 200 Little Snake Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 202 White River Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 207 Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 290 Paradox Valley Forecast Area and Fire Weather Zone 292 North Fork Forecast Area. In Utah, Fire Weather Zone 486 Eastern Uinta Basin, Fire Weather Zone 487 Book Cliffs, Fire Weather Zone 490 Colorado River Basin and Fire Weather Zone 491 Southeast Utah.
Timing
For the first Red Flag Warning, from noon to 9 PM MDT Saturday. For the second Red Flag Warning, from 10 AM to 10 PM MDT Sunday. For the Fire Weather Watch, from Monday morning through Tuesday evening.
Winds
Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
Relative Humidity
6 to 11 percent.
Impacts
Fires will catch and spread quickly. Exercise extreme caution with any outdoor burning.
What to Do
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings.
Areas Impacted
- Little Snake
- White River
- Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast Area
- Paradox Valley
- North Fork
- Eastern Uintah Basin
- Book Cliffs
- Colorado River Basin
- Southeast Utah
In effect from Sunday 06/07 10:00 AM MDT – Sunday 06/07 10:00 PM MDT
Issued by NWS Grand Junction CO
Affected Area
In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 200 Little Snake Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 202 White River Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 207 Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 290 Paradox Valley Forecast Area and Fire Weather Zone 292 North Fork Forecast Area. In Utah, Fire Weather Zone 486 Eastern Uinta Basin, Fire Weather Zone 487 Book Cliffs, Fire Weather Zone 490 Colorado River Basin and Fire Weather Zone 491 Southeast Utah.
Timing
For the first Red Flag Warning, from noon to 9 PM MDT Saturday. For the second Red Flag Warning, from 10 AM to 10 PM MDT Sunday. For the Fire Weather Watch, from Monday morning through Tuesday evening.
Winds
Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
Relative Humidity
6 to 11 percent.
Impacts
Fires will catch and spread quickly. Exercise extreme caution with any outdoor burning.
What to Do
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings.
Areas Impacted
- Little Snake
- White River
- Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast Area
- Paradox Valley
- North Fork
- Eastern Uintah Basin
- Book Cliffs
- Colorado River Basin
- Southeast Utah
In effect from Sunday 06/07 10:00 PM MDT – Wednesday 06/10 10:00 PM MDT
Issued by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Affected Area
Fire Weather Zone 484 Tavaputs Plateau, Fire Weather Zone 489 San Rafael Swell, Fire Weather Zone 492 Central Utah West Desert, Fire Weather Zone 493 Central Utah Mountains, Fire Weather Zone 494 Henry Mountains, Fire Weather Zone 495 Color Country West Desert, Fire Weather Zone 496 Color Country Mountains, Fire Weather Zone 497 Mojave Desert and Fire Weather Zone 498 Grand Staircase.
Winds
Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
Relative Humidity
As low as 7 percent with poor overnight recovery.
Impacts
Critical fire weather conditions are expected. Any new fire starts or existing fires may spread rapidly.
What to Do
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now...or are imminent. A combination of strong winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.
A Fire Weather Watch means that there is a potential for critical fire weather conditions. Continue to monitor for the latest forecasts and for possible Red Flag Warnings.
Areas Impacted
- Tavaputs Plateau
- San Rafael Swell
- Central Utah West Desert
- Central Utah Mountains
- Henry Mountains
- Color Country West Desert
- Color Country Mountains
- Mojave Desert
- Grand Staircase
In effect from Monday 06/08 10:00 AM MDT – Tuesday 06/09 10:00 PM MDT
Issued by NWS Grand Junction CO
Affected Area
In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 200 Little Snake Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 202 White River Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 207 Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 290 Paradox Valley Forecast Area and Fire Weather Zone 292 North Fork Forecast Area. In Utah, Fire Weather Zone 486 Eastern Uinta Basin, Fire Weather Zone 487 Book Cliffs, Fire Weather Zone 490 Colorado River Basin and Fire Weather Zone 491 Southeast Utah.
Timing
For the first Red Flag Warning, from noon to 9 PM MDT Saturday. For the second Red Flag Warning, from 10 AM to 10 PM MDT Sunday. For the Fire Weather Watch, from Monday morning through Tuesday evening.
Winds
Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
Relative Humidity
6 to 11 percent.
Impacts
Fires will catch and spread quickly. Exercise extreme caution with any outdoor burning.
What to Do
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings.
Areas Impacted
- Little Snake
- White River
- Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast Area
- Paradox Valley
- North Fork
- Eastern Uintah Basin
- Book Cliffs
- Colorado River Basin
- Southeast Utah
Briefing
From the Forecaster
The Weather Story
Created by the NWS Grand Junction WFO
Widespread critical fire weather returns today, and is expected to persist through at least Tuesday, potentially beyond. This is due to low relative humidity and strong wind gusts. High-end fire weather conditions look possible on Tuesday. Fires will catch and spread rapidly. Red Flag Warnings are in effect for many areas in eastern Utah and Western Colorado today and tomorrow, and Fire Weather Watches are in effect for Monday and Tuesday.
Critical Fire Weather This Weekend
Created by the NWS Salt Lake City WFO
Widespread gusty winds and very dry conditions will result in a period of critical fire weather conditions across central and southern Utah this weekend. Avoid activities that could cause a spark and follow all local fire restrictions!
Seven-day Weather Risk Overview
The graphic shows the daily risk summary for 7 days. Daily risk is based on highest risk factor for that day.
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