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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 2 PM to 8 PM MDT Saturday.

AFFECTED AREA

In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 200 Little Snake Forecast Area.

TIMING

From 2 PM to 8 PM MDT Saturday.

WINDS

Northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

RELATIVE HUMIDITY

11 to 16 percent.

IMPACTS

Fires will catch and spread quickly. Exercise extreme caution with any outdoor burning.

Updates

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May 10, 2026, 5:15 AM
Alert expired: Red Flag Warning issued May 8 at 10:55AM MDT until May 9 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
This alert has been resolved due to expiration.
May 9, 2026, 2:15 AM
Update for: Red Flag Warning issued May 8 at 10:55AM MDT until May 9 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Updated information for this alert:
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 2 PM to 8 PM MDT Saturday.
AFFECTED AREA
In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 200 Little Snake Forecast Area.
TIMING
From 2 PM to 8 PM MDT Saturday.
WINDS
Northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
RELATIVE HUMIDITY
11 to 16 percent.
IMPACTS
Fires will catch and spread quickly. Exercise extreme caution with any outdoor burning.
Severity: danger Expires: 2026-05-09 09:00:00

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