Routt County is under a Fire Weather Watch for the next few days. Here are the details.

 

First, the National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a Red Flag Warning for gusty winds, low relative humidity, and dry fuels from noon to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 13.

 

Another Fire Weather Watch has been issued from Thursday morning through Thursday evening, and again during the same time on Friday.

 

The impact is that any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly.

 

Routt County is in Stage 2 Fire Restrictions, as of midnight tonight. Fire restrictions are considered only when very high or extreme fire danger exists and is predicted to persist. This determination is based upon current conditions, long-term weather forecasts, and upon the heavy, dry fuel loading which creates the potential for uncontrollable fires. The declaration is below.

No open flames or campfires, no smoking unless in an enclosed vehicle or building, no fireworks or tools with an open flame, no chainsaws. Also avoid parking in tall, dry grass, and check trailer chains to make sure they aren’t dragging and creating sparks.

 

Each county has an emergency alert system, so that you can be notified in an emergency, or an evacuation, or road closures. Check with your local county’s website to find that link and make sure you sign up. Routt County Alerts

 

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