Red Flag Warning

Pitkin County · Started Jun 8, 2026 at 11:17 AM · Updated 2d ago

Pitkin Countyarea

Jun 8, 2026, 11:17 AMeffective

Jun 8, 2026, 7:30 PMexpires

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 below 8000 feet for gusty winds, low relative humidity and dry fuels, which is in effect from 10 AM to 10 PM MDT Wednesday. 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 Thursday morning through Thursday evening. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.

AFFECTED AREA

In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 205 Colorado River Headwaters below 8000 feet.

TIMING

For the first Red Flag Warning, until 10 PM MDT this evening. For the second Red Flag Warning, from 10 AM to 10 PM MDT Tuesday. For the third Red Flag Warning, from 10 AM to 10 PM MDT Wednesday. For the Fire Weather Watch, from Thursday morning through Thursday evening.

WINDS

West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

RELATIVE HUMIDITY

8 to 13 percent.

IMPACTS

Elevated fire danger is expected. Fires will catch and spread rapidly and erratically.

Updates

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Jun 9, 2026, 7:30 AM
Alert resolved: Red Flag Warning issued June 8 at 11:17AM MDT until June 10 at 10:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
This alert has been resolved or cancelled by the National Weather Service.
The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a Red Flag Warning below 8000 feet for gusty winds, low relative humidity and dry fuels, which is in effect from 10 AM to 10 PM MDT Wednesday. 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 Thursday morning through Thursday evening. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.
AFFECTED AREA
In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 205 Colorado River Headwaters below 8000 feet.
TIMING
For the first Red Flag Warning, until 10 PM MDT this evening. For the second Red Flag Warning, from 10 AM to 10 PM MDT Tuesday. For the third Red Flag Warning, from 10 AM to 10 PM MDT Wednesday. For the Fire Weather Watch, from Thursday morning through Thursday evening.
WINDS
West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
RELATIVE HUMIDITY
8 to 13 percent.
IMPACTS
Elevated fire danger is expected. Fires will catch and spread rapidly and erratically.
Jun 9, 2026, 1:30 AM
Update for: Red Flag Warning issued June 8 at 11:17AM MDT until June 10 at 10:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Updated information for this alert:
The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a Red Flag Warning below 8000 feet for gusty winds, low relative humidity and dry fuels, which is in effect from 10 AM to 10 PM MDT Wednesday. 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 Thursday morning through Thursday evening. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.
AFFECTED AREA
In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 205 Colorado River Headwaters below 8000 feet.
TIMING
For the first Red Flag Warning, until 10 PM MDT this evening. For the second Red Flag Warning, from 10 AM to 10 PM MDT Tuesday. For the third Red Flag Warning, from 10 AM to 10 PM MDT Wednesday. For the Fire Weather Watch, from Thursday morning through Thursday evening.
WINDS
West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
RELATIVE HUMIDITY
8 to 13 percent.
IMPACTS
Elevated fire danger is expected. Fires will catch and spread rapidly and erratically.
Severity: danger Expires: 2026-06-09 01:30:00

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