Resolved May 13, 2026 at 6:15 AM. Kept for reference.
HighWeatherNWS Grand Junction
Red Flag Warning
Montrose County · Started May 12, 2026 at 10:11 PM · Updated 2d ago
Montrose Countyarea
May 12, 2026, 10:11 PMeffective
May 13, 2026, 6:15 AMexpires
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 Thursday.
AFFECTED AREA
In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 293 Gunnison Basin Forecast Area.
TIMING
From noon to 8 PM MDT Thursday.
WINDS
West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
RELATIVE HUMIDITY
10 to 15 percent.
IMPACTS
Fires will catch and spread quickly. Exercise extreme caution with any outdoor burning.