The Mesa County Health Department has
issued a No Open Burning Air Watch Alert for Mesa County, including
agricultural burns, from noon to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 5.
issued a No Open Burning Air Watch Alert for Mesa County, including
agricultural burns, from noon to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 5.
According to the National Weather
Service, Grand Junction field office:
Service, Grand Junction field office:
- The Red Flag
Warning was issued due to gusty winds, low humidity and dry fuels. - The affected are
in Colorado includes Fire Weather Zone 203 Lower Colorado River below
7,000 feet. - Southwest winds
of 10 to 15 mph could reach gusts up to 30 mph. - Humidity is 12
to 17 percent. - Conditions have
the potential for rapid fire growth and spread upon ignition.
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.
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.
Visit health.mesacounty.us for more information.