San Juan River Basin Severe Watches & Warnings NOAA Weather Radio

... Red flag warning remains in effect from noon today to 8 PM MDT
this evening for wind and low relative humidity for fire weather
zones 291, 293 and 295 below 9000 feet... 

* affected areas... in Colorado, fire weather zone 291 northern 
  San Juan forecast area, fire weather zone 293 Gunnison basin 
  forecast area and fire weather zone 295 southwest Colorado 
  upper east forecast area below 9000 feet.

* Winds... west 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* Relative humidity... 8 to 13 percent.

* Impacts... fire starts could lead to quickly spreading fires 
  which could be difficult or impossible to control.

Precautionary/preparedness actions... 

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.



For more information from the National Weather Service visit... 
http://weather.Gov/gjt