Resolved Jun 8, 2026 at 9:15 PM. Kept for reference.
HighWildfireNWS Grand Junction
Fire Weather Watch
La Plata County · Started Jun 8, 2026 at 11:17 AM
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Under reviewcause
Jun 8, 2026 at 11:17 AMdiscovered
Approximate area based on reported fire size
About this incident
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 until 10 PM MDT this evening. A Red Flag Warning has also been issued from 10 AM to 10 PM MDT Tuesday. In addition, a Red Flag Warning for gusty winds, low relative humidity and dry fuels has been issued. This Red Flag Warning is in effect from 10 AM to 10 PM MDT Wednesday. In addition, a Fire Weather Watch for gusty winds, low relative humidity and dry fuels has been issued. This Fire Weather Watch is in effect from Thursday morning through Thursday evening.
AFFECTED AREA
In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 294 Southwest Colorado Upper West Forecast Area.
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
Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
RELATIVE HUMIDITY
7 to 12 percent.
IMPACTS
Elevated fire danger is expected. Fires will catch and spread rapidly and erratically.