Rio Blanco Fire · Wildfire · Archuleta County · 18h ago

Details
Resolved Aug 12, 2025 at 10:15 PM. Kept for reference.
HighWeatherNWS Grand Junction

Red Flag Warning

Mesa County · Started Aug 12, 2025 at 2:12 PM · Updated 4d ago

Mesa Countyarea
Aug 12, 2025, 2:12 PMeffective
Aug 12, 2025, 10:15 PMexpires
NWS Grand Junctionsource
Approximate affected area. Zone-based advisories do not include an exact boundary

Full advisory

The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a Red Flag Warning for gusty winds, low relative humidity and dry fuels, which is in effect from noon to 8 PM MDT Wednesday. A Fire Weather Watch has also been issued. This Fire Weather Watch for gusty winds, low relative humidity and dry fuels is in effect from Thursday morning through Thursday evening. In addition, a Fire Weather Watch for gusty winds, low relative humidity and dry fuels has been issued. This Fire Weather Watch is in effect from Friday morning through Friday evening.
AFFECTED AREA
In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 201 Routt Forecast Area and Fire Weather Zone 205 Colorado River Headwaters.
TIMING
For the Red Flag Warning, from noon to 8 PM MDT Wednesday. For the first Fire Weather Watch, from Thursday morning through Thursday evening. For the second Fire Weather Watch, from Friday morning through Friday evening.
WINDS
Southwest 5 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
RELATIVE HUMIDITY
10 to 15 percent.
IMPACTS
Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.