Red Flag Warning

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 until 4 AM MDT early this morning.

* AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 207 Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast Area and Fire Weather Zone 290 Paradox Valley Forecast Area.

* TIMING...For the first Red Flag Warning, until 4 AM MDT early this morning. For the second Red Flag Warning, from noon today to 10 PM MDT this evening. For the Fire Weather Watch, from Monday afternoon through Monday evening.

* WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...7 to 12 percent.

* IMPACTS...Extreme fire danger is expected. Fires will uncontrollably spread and be very destructive.