Resolved Aug 2, 2025 at 6:00 AM. Kept for reference.
HighWeatherNWS Grand Junction
Red Flag Warning
Montrose County · Started Aug 1, 2025 at 1:22 PM · Updated 4d ago
Montrose Countyarea
Aug 1, 2025, 1:22 PMeffective
Aug 2, 2025, 6:00 AMexpires
NWS Grand Junctionsource
Approximate affected area. Zone-based advisories do not include an exact boundary
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 Saturday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.
AFFECTED AREA
In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 207 Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast Area and Fire Weather Zone 290 Paradox Valley Forecast Area. In Utah, Fire Weather Zone 487 Book Cliffs and Fire Weather Zone 490 Colorado River Basin.
TIMING
From 1 PM to 7 PM MDT Saturday.
WINDS
Southwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
RELATIVE HUMIDITY
9 to 14 percent.
IMPACTS
Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.