Resolved Mar 24, 2026 at 4:15 PM. Kept for reference.
HighWildfireNWS Grand Junction
Fire Weather Watch
Garfield County · Started Mar 24, 2026 at 11:03 AM
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Mar 24, 2026 at 11:03 AMdiscovered
Approximate area based on reported fire size
About this incident
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 8 PM MDT Wednesday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.
AFFECTED AREA
In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 200 Little Snake Forecast Area and Fire Weather Zone 202 White River Forecast Area below 8000 feet.
TIMING
For the Red Flag Warning, from noon to 8 PM MDT Wednesday. For the Fire Weather Watch, Thursday afternoon.
WINDS
Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
RELATIVE HUMIDITY
12 to 15 percent.
IMPACTS
Fires will catch and spread quickly. Exercise extreme caution with any outdoor burning.