Resolved Jun 27, 2026 at 2:00 AM. Kept for reference.
HighWeatherNWS Grand Junction
Red Flag Warning
Montrose County · Started Jun 26, 2026 at 10:58 AM · Updated 12h ago
Montrose Countyarea
Jun 26, 2026, 10:58 AMeffective
Jun 27, 2026, 2:00 AMexpires
NWS Grand Junctionsource
Approximate affected area. Zone-based advisories do not include an exact boundary
Full advisory
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SATURDAY TO MIDNIGHT MDT SATURDAY NIGHT FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 202, 207, AND 290......RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 10 PM MDT SUNDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 202, 207, AND 290...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 10 PM MDT Sunday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.
AFFECTED AREA
In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 202 White River Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 207 Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast Area and Fire Weather Zone 290 Paradox Valley Forecast Area.
TIMING
For the first Red Flag Warning, until 9 PM MDT this evening. For the second Red Flag Warning, from 10 AM Saturday to midnight MDT Saturday night. For the third Red Flag Warning, from noon to 10 PM MDT Sunday.
WINDS
Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
RELATIVE HUMIDITY
9 to 14 percent.
IMPACTS
Elevated fire danger is expected. Fires will catch and spread rapidly and erratically.