Red Flag Warning issued May 16 at 1:15PM MDT until May 17 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO

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 noon to 8 PM MDT Saturday. The
Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.

* AFFECTED AREA…In Utah, Fire Weather Zone 490 Colorado River
Basin and Fire Weather Zone 491 Southeast Utah.

* TIMING…From noon to 8 PM MDT Saturday.

* WINDS…Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY…9 to 14 percent.

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

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