Red Flag Warning

Montrose County · Started May 21, 2026 at 6:55 PM · Updated 2d ago

Montrose Countyarea

May 21, 2026, 6:55 PMeffective

May 21, 2026, 9:00 PMexpires

NWS Grand Junctionsource

Approximate affected area. Zone-based advisories do not include an exact boundary

Full advisory

AFFECTED AREA

In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 207 Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast Area and Fire Weather Zone 290 Paradox Valley Forecast Area. In Utah, Fire Weather Zone 490 Colorado River Basin.

TIMING

Until 9 PM MDT this evening.

WINDS

Northwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

RELATIVE HUMIDITY

9 to 14 percent.

IMPACTS

Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

Updates

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May 23, 2026, 6:18 PM
Alert expired: Red Flag Warning issued May 21 at 6:55PM MDT until May 21 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
This alert has been resolved due to expiration.
May 23, 2026, 6:18 PM
Update for: Red Flag Warning issued May 21 at 6:55PM MDT until May 21 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Updated information for this alert:
AFFECTED AREA
In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 207 Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast Area and Fire Weather Zone 290 Paradox Valley Forecast Area. In Utah, Fire Weather Zone 490 Colorado River Basin.
TIMING
Until 9 PM MDT this evening.
WINDS
Northwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
RELATIVE HUMIDITY
9 to 14 percent.
IMPACTS
Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Severity: danger Expires: 2026-05-22 03:00:00

Advisory issued through the National Weather Service feed. For life-threatening emergencies call 911.