Critical Fire Weather Conditions Across Portions of East-Central Utah and Western Colorado Today

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Critical fire weather conditions are expected across portions of east-central Utah and northwest and west-central Colorado today, with potential for southwest Colorado on Sunday. Well above normal temperatures, low humidity, and gusty winds will combine to bring these conditions to the region. Conditions will be favorable for the rapid ignition, growth and spread of fires. Agricultural burning is strongly discouraged. Red Flag Warnings are in effect from noon today until 8 PM MDT this evening, with a Fire Weather Watch for portions of southwest Colorado on Sunday. Please see the map below for more information. If the map is not working, please go to weather.gov/gjt to view the latest hazards in effect.

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