The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a Fire
Weather Watch below 6000 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 below 6000 feet.
* TIMING…For the Red Flag Warning, from noon today to 8 PM MDT
this evening. For the Fire Weather Watch, from Saturday
afternoon through Saturday evening.
* WINDS…Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY…6 to 11 percent.
* IMPACTS…Any fire that develops will catch and spread
quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.