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 from 1 PM to 8 PM MDT Saturday.

* AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 293 Gunnison Basin Forecast Area.

* TIMING...For the first Red Flag Warning, until 9 PM MDT this evening. For the second Red Flag Warning, from 1 PM to 8 PM MDT Saturday.

* WINDS...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...9 to 14 percent.

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