Fire weather watch issued for Colorado River for Monday – gusts up to 35 mph

Published Apr 20, 2025

At 2:15 a.m. on Sunday, the National Weather Service issued a fire weather watch valid for Monday between noon and 8 p.m. for Lower Colorado River.

Winds are expected to be west 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph and relative humidity 10 to 15 percent.

“Fires will catch and spread quickly. Exercise extreme caution with any outdoor burning,” explains the NWS.

A fire weather watch means that critical fire weather conditions are possible. Listen for later forecasts and possible red flag warnings.

Source: The National Weather Service