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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 noon to 10 PM MDT Tuesday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.

AFFECTED AREA

In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 205 Colorado River Headwaters below 8000 feet.

TIMING

From noon to 10 PM MDT Tuesday.

WINDS

West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

RELATIVE HUMIDITY

6 to 11 percent.

IMPACTS

Fires will catch and spread quickly. Exercise extreme caution with any outdoor burning.

Updates

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Jun 27, 2026, 5:30 AM
Alert expired: Red Flag Warning issued June 22 at 11:46AM MDT until June 23 at 10:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
This alert has been resolved due to expiration.
Jun 22, 2026, 9:30 PM
Update for: Red Flag Warning issued June 22 at 11:46AM MDT until June 23 at 10:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Updated information for this alert:
The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a Red Flag Warning below 8000 feet for gusty winds, low relative humidity and dry fuels, which is in effect from noon to 10 PM MDT Tuesday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.
AFFECTED AREA
In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 205 Colorado River Headwaters below 8000 feet.
TIMING
From noon to 10 PM MDT Tuesday.
WINDS
West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
RELATIVE HUMIDITY
6 to 11 percent.
IMPACTS
Fires will catch and spread quickly. Exercise extreme caution with any outdoor burning.
Severity: danger Expires: 2026-06-23 20:00:00

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