Resolved Aug 4, 2025 at 6:00 PM. Kept for reference.
HighWeatherNWS Grand Junction
Red Flag Warning
Mesa County · Started Aug 4, 2025 at 1:48 AM · Updated 4d ago
Mesa Countyarea
Aug 4, 2025, 1:48 AMeffective
Aug 4, 2025, 6:00 PMexpires
NWS Grand Junctionsource
Approximate affected area. Zone-based advisories do not include an exact boundary
Full advisory
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM MDT TUESDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 200, 201, 202, 203, 205, 290, 292, 293, 486, AND 487...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 11 AM to 8 PM MDT Tuesday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.
AFFECTED AREA
In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 200 Little Snake Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 201 Routt Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 202 White River Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 203 Lower Colorado River, Fire Weather Zone 205 Colorado River Headwaters, Fire Weather Zone 290 Paradox Valley Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 292 North Fork Forecast Area and Fire Weather Zone 293 Gunnison Basin Forecast Area. In Utah, Fire Weather Zone 486 Eastern Uinta Basin and Fire Weather Zone 487 Book Cliffs.
TIMING
For the first Red Flag Warning, from 11 AM this morning to 9 PM MDT this evening. For the second Red Flag Warning, from 11 AM to 8 PM MDT Tuesday.
WINDS
Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
RELATIVE HUMIDITY
4 to 9 percent.
IMPACTS
Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.