Colorado River Valley placed under a fire weather watch Friday and Saturday

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On Tuesday at 11:45 a.m. a fire weather watch was issued by the NWS Phoenix AZ valid from Friday 11 a.m. until Saturday 8 p.m. for Lower Colorado River Valley CA.

Residents can expect winds to be southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph and relative humidity as low as 4%.

"Rapid spread and growth of any new or existing fires. Fires will have the potential to exhibit extreme fire behavior. Elevated potential for new fire starts," explains the NWS.

This watch is in effect until Saturday at 8 p.m.

According to 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

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This story was originally published June 23, 2026 at 11:52 AM.