Resolved Jun 17, 2026 at 5:00 AM. Kept for reference.
HighWeatherNWS Grand Junction
Red Flag Warning
La Plata County · Started Jun 16, 2026 at 8:57 PM · Updated 18h ago
La Plata Countyarea
Jun 16, 2026, 8:57 PMeffective
Jun 17, 2026, 5:00 AMexpires
NWS Grand Junctionsource
Approximate affected area. Zone-based advisories do not include an exact boundary
Full advisory
Winds have weakened, therefore today's Red Flag Warnings will be allowed to expire. Red Flag Warnings remain in effect for tomorrow from noon to 9PM MDT.
AFFECTED AREA
In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 295 Southwest Colorado Upper East Forecast Area below 9000 feet.
TIMING
From noon to 9 PM MDT Wednesday.
WINDS
West 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
RELATIVE HUMIDITY
8 to 13 percent.
IMPACTS
Fires will catch and spread quickly. Exercise extreme caution with any outdoor burning.