Red Flag Warning

Moffat County · Started Aug 3, 2026 at 12:01 PM · Updated 56m ago

Moffat Countyarea

Aug 3, 2026, 12:01 PMeffective

Aug 4, 2026, 3:00 AMexpires

NWS Grand Junctionsource

Warned area as issued by the National Weather Service

Full advisory

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 1 PM to 7 PM MDT Tuesday.

AFFECTED AREA

In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 201 Routt Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 202 White River Forecast Area and Fire Weather Zone 205 Colorado River Headwaters.

TIMING

From 1 PM to 7 PM MDT Tuesday.

WINDS

West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

RELATIVE HUMIDITY

7 to 12 percent.

IMPACTS

Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

Updates

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56m ago · Aug 3, 2026, 2:30 PM
Update for: Red Flag Warning issued August 3 at 12:01PM MDT until August 4 at 7:00PM 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 1 PM to 7 PM MDT Tuesday.
AFFECTED AREA
In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 201 Routt Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 202 White River Forecast Area and Fire Weather Zone 205 Colorado River Headwaters.
TIMING
From 1 PM to 7 PM MDT Tuesday.
WINDS
West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
RELATIVE HUMIDITY
7 to 12 percent.
IMPACTS
Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Severity: danger Expires: 2026-08-04 09:00:00

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