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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 9 PM MDT Wednesday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.

AFFECTED AREA

In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 200 Little Snake Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 202 White River Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 290 Paradox Valley Forecast Area and Fire Weather Zone 292 North Fork Forecast Area.

TIMING

From 2 PM to 9 PM MDT Wednesday.

WINDS

Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

RELATIVE HUMIDITY

9 to 14 percent.

IMPACTS

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

Updates

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May 13, 2026, 9:17 PM
Alert expired: Red Flag Warning issued May 11 at 10:29PM MDT until May 13 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
This alert has been resolved due to expiration.
May 12, 2026, 6:16 PM
Update for: Red Flag Warning issued May 11 at 10:29PM MDT until May 13 at 9:00PM 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 9 PM MDT Wednesday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.
AFFECTED AREA
In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 200 Little Snake Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 202 White River Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 290 Paradox Valley Forecast Area and Fire Weather Zone 292 North Fork Forecast Area.
TIMING
From 2 PM to 9 PM MDT Wednesday.
WINDS
Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
RELATIVE HUMIDITY
9 to 14 percent.
IMPACTS
Fires will catch and spread quickly. Exercise extreme caution with any outdoor burning.
Severity: danger Expires: 2026-05-12 22:00:00

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