Resolved Jun 29, 2026 at 8:15 AM. Kept for reference.
HighWildfireNWS Grand Junction
Fire Weather Watch
Mesa County · Started Jun 28, 2026 at 10:04 PM
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Jun 28, 2026 at 10:04 PMdiscovered
Approximate area based on reported fire size
About this incident
The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has replaced Monday's Fire Weather Watch a Red Flag Warning below 8000 feet for gusty winds, low relative humidity and dry fuels, which is in effect from noon to 8 PM MDT Monday. 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 Tuesday afternoon through Tuesday evening.
AFFECTED AREA
In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 203 Lower Colorado River below 8000 feet.
TIMING
For the Red Flag Warning, from noon to 8 PM MDT Monday. For the Fire Weather Watch, from Tuesday afternoon through Tuesday evening.
WINDS
Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
RELATIVE HUMIDITY
8 to 13 percent.
IMPACTS
Fires will catch and spread quickly. Exercise extreme caution with any outdoor burning.