Resolved Aug 4, 2025 at 6:00 PM. Kept for reference.
HighWeatherNWS Grand Junction
Red Flag Warning
La Plata County · Started Aug 4, 2025 at 1:48 AM · Updated 4d ago
La Plata 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 ZONE 294 BELOW 8000 FEET...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 11 AM to 8 PM MDT Tuesday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.
AFFECTED AREA
In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 294 Southwest Colorado Upper West Forecast Area below 8000 feet.
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 5 to 15 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
RELATIVE HUMIDITY
5 to 10 percent.
IMPACTS
Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.