Red Flag Warning | Safety & Alerts

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The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a Fire Weather Watch for gusty winds, low relative humidity and dry fuels, which is in effect from Monday afternoon through Monday evening.

AFFECTED AREA

In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 203 Lower Colorado River below 8000 feet.

TIMING

For the first Red Flag Warning, until midnight MDT tonight. For the second Red Flag Warning, from noon to 10 PM MDT Sunday. For the Fire Weather Watch, from Monday afternoon through Monday evening.

WINDS

Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

RELATIVE HUMIDITY

9 to 14 percent.

IMPACTS

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

Updates

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Jul 3, 2026, 9:15 PM
Alert expired: Red Flag Warning issued June 27 at 12:05PM MDT until June 28 at 10:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
This alert has been resolved due to expiration.
Jun 27, 2026, 11:15 PM
Update for: Red Flag Warning issued June 27 at 12:05PM MDT until June 28 at 10:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Updated information for this alert:
The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a Fire Weather Watch for gusty winds, low relative humidity and dry fuels, which is in effect from Monday afternoon through Monday evening.
AFFECTED AREA
In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 203 Lower Colorado River below 8000 feet.
TIMING
For the first Red Flag Warning, until midnight MDT tonight. For the second Red Flag Warning, from noon to 10 PM MDT Sunday. For the Fire Weather Watch, from Monday afternoon through Monday evening.
WINDS
Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.
RELATIVE HUMIDITY
9 to 14 percent.
IMPACTS
Elevated fire danger is expected. Fires will catch and spread rapidly and erratically.
Severity: danger Expires: 2026-06-28 06:00:00

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