Resolved Aug 12, 2025 at 10:15 PM. Kept for reference.
HighWildfireNWS Grand Junction
Fire Weather Watch
Mesa County · Started Aug 12, 2025 at 2:12 PM
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Aug 12, 2025 at 2:12 PMdiscovered
Approximate area based on reported fire size
About this incident
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.