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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
254 AM MDT Thu Aug 14 2025

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Lower Yampa River Basin-Central Yampa River Basin-
Roan and Tavaputs Plateaus-Elkhead and Park Mountains-
Upper Yampa River Basin-Grand Valley-Debeque to Silt Corridor-
Central Colorado River Basin-Grand and Battlement Mesas-
Gore and Elk Mountains/Central Mountain Valleys-
Central Gunnison and Uncompahgre River Basin-
West Elk and Sawatch Mountains-Flat Tops-Upper Gunnison River Valley-
Uncompahgre Plateau and Dallas Divide-Northwest San Juan Mountains-
Southwest San Juan Mountains-Paradox Valley/Lower Dolores River-
Four Corners/Upper Dolores River-Animas River Basin-
San Juan River Basin-Southeast Utah-Eastern Uinta Mountains-
Eastern Uinta Basin-Tavaputs Plateau-Arches/Grand Flat-
La Sal and Abajo Mountains-Canyonlands/Natural Bridges-
254 AM MDT Thu Aug 14 2025

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northwest Colorado, southwest
Colorado, west central Colorado, east central Utah, northeast Utah
and southeast Utah.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Scattered terrain-based thunderstorms are possible today. Storms will
be capable of producing gusty outflow winds, frequent lightning, and
critical fire weather conditions.

Smoke from local wildfires will impact visibility and air quality at
times over the next 24 hours.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

Thunderstorm coverage increases for Friday and Saturday. Isolated to
scattered terrain-based thunderstorms continue to dot the forecast
Sunday and beyond.

Dry thunderstorms and gusty outflow winds may produce critical fire
weather conditions again on Friday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

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URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
214 PM MDT Thu Aug 14 2025

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Little Snake Forecast Area-Routt Forecast Area-
White River Forecast Area-Lower Colorado River-
Colorado River Headwaters-Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast Area-
Paradox Valley Forecast Area-Northern San Juan Forecast Area-
North Fork Forecast Area-Gunnison Basin Forecast Area-
Southwest Colorado Upper West Forecast Area-
Southwest Colorado Upper East Forecast Area-
Eastern Ashley National Forest-Eastern Uinta Basin-Book Cliffs-
Colorado River Basin-Southeast Utah-
214 PM MDT Thu Aug 14 2025

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM MDT THIS
EVENING FOR THUNDERSTORMS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 200, 201, 202,
203, 205, 207, 290, 291, 292, 293, 294, 295, 485, 486, 487, 490,
AND 491...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IS CANCELLED FOR DRY THUNDERSTORMS FOR FIRE
WEATHER ZONES 200, 201, 202, 203, 205, 207, 290, 291, 292, 293,
294, 295, 485, 486, 487, 490, AND 491...

The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has cancelled the
Fire Weather Watch for Saturday. The potential for dry
thunderstorms Saturday afternoon has decreased. Antecedent dry
conditions could still help with fire starts, despite wetting
rains and higher relative humidities.

* AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 200 Little
  Snake Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 201 Routt Forecast
  Area, Fire Weather Zone 202 White River Forecast Area, Fire
  Weather Zone 203 Lower Colorado River, Fire Weather Zone 205
  Colorado River Headwaters, Fire Weather Zone 207 Southwest
  Colorado Lower Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 290 Paradox
  Valley Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 291 Northern San Juan
  Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 292 North Fork Forecast Area,
  Fire Weather Zone 293 Gunnison Basin Forecast Area, Fire
  Weather Zone 294 Southwest Colorado Upper West Forecast Area
  and Fire Weather Zone 295 Southwest Colorado Upper East
  Forecast Area. In Utah, Fire Weather Zone 485 Eastern Ashley
  National Forest, Fire Weather Zone 486 Eastern Uinta Basin,
  Fire Weather Zone 487 Book Cliffs, Fire Weather Zone 490
  Colorado River Basin and Fire Weather Zone 491 Southeast Utah.

* TIMING...Until 10 PM MDT this evening.

* WINDS...Southwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...9 to 14 percent.

* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread
  quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

* THUNDERSTORMS...Scattered dry thunderstorms will be capable of
  producing frequent lightning and gusty outflow winds which, when
  combined with extremely dry conditions, will be capable of
  producing fire starts.

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.

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La Plata-Dolores-Montezuma-San Juan-
910 AM MDT Thu Aug 14 2025

...AIR QUALITY HEALTH ADVISORY FOR WILDFIRE SMOKE FROM 900 AM
THURSDAY UNTIL 900 AM FRIDAY...

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has
issued the following...

WHAT...Air Quality Health Advisory for Wildfire Smoke.

WHERE...eastern Dolores, Montezuma, La Plata and southern San Juan
Counties. Locations include, but are not limited to Rico, Dove
Creek, Cortez, Durango, Hermosa, Honeyville, and Rockwood.

WHEN...900 AM Thursday August 14 to 900 AM Friday August 15

IMPACTS...The Stoner Mesa fire in eastern Dolores County will
create periods of moderate to heavy smoke on Thursday and Friday
within the advisory area. The heaviest smoke impacts will likely
be in locations near the fire and low-lying areas, including Rico,
Dolores, Cortez, and Durango.

HEALTH INFORMATION...Public Health Recommendations: If smoke is
thick or becomes thick in your neighborhood you may want to remain
indoors. This is especially true for those with heart disease,
respiratory illnesses, the very young, and older adults. Consider
limiting outdoor activity when moderate to heavy smoke is present.
Consider relocating temporarily if smoke is present indoors and is
making you ill. If visibility is less than 5 miles in smoke in
your neighborhood, smoke has reached levels that are unhealthy.

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