Today's weather conditions for Grand Junction Colorado, reported at 5:15 AM on Thursday, the 20th of June. Today, a slight chance of showers between 4pm and 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Breezy, with a southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west southwest 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Then, Tonight, a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 15 to 20 mph becoming west northwest 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Friday, showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 7am. Partly sunny, with a high near 71. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Then later, Friday Night, a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Sunrise today will be at 5:48 am and the sun will set at 8:43 pm.
There are 2 local weather hazards at the time of this report. Here are those local weather hazards.
Hazardous Weather Outlook. This hazardous weather outlook is for eastern Utah and western Colorado. Day one. Today and Tonight. Winds will increase today and with dry conditions in place, critical fire weather conditions will be met. Red Flag Warnings have been issued for central eastern Utah and southwestern Colorado. Some showers and storms will fire this afternoon north of I-70. Precipitation will continue overnight for those areas. Days two through seven. Friday through Wednesday. Showers and thunderstorms will continue through the weekend. Next week looks to be fairly dry. Spotter information statement. Spotter activation will not be needed.
Urgent - fire weather message. Red flag warning remains in effect from noon to 9 pm Mountain Daylight Time today for gusty winds, low relative humidity and dry fuels for fire weather zones 207 in colorado and for fire weather zones 203, 290 and 292 below 6500 feet in colorado and fire weather zone 490 below 5000 feet in eastern utah. Strong wind gusts between 30 to 40 mph will combine with relative humidity values below 15% and dry fuels this afternoon. Critical fire weather conditions will be met across the warned area. Red flag warning remains in effect from noon today to 9 pm Mountain Daylight Time this evening for wind and low relative humidity for colorado fire weather zones 203, 290 and 292 below 6500 feet. Affected area. In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 203 Lower Colorado River, Fire Weather Zone 290 Paradox Valley Forecast Area and Fire Weather Zone 292 North Fork Forecast Area below 6500 feet. Winds. Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Relative humidity. to 18 percent. Impacts. Conditions will be favorable for the rapid ignition, growth, and spread of fires. Agricultural burning is strongly discouraged. 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.
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