Resolved Jun 23, 2026 at 10:00 PM. Kept for reference.
HighWeatherNWS Grand Junction
Red Flag Warning
Montrose County · Started Jun 23, 2026 at 2:15 PM · Updated 14h ago
Montrose Countyarea
Jun 23, 2026, 2:15 PMeffective
Jun 23, 2026, 10:00 PMexpires
NWS Grand Junctionsource
Approximate affected area. Zone-based advisories do not include an exact boundary
Full advisory
AFFECTED AREA
In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 201 Routt Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 291 Northern San Juan Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 292 North Fork Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 293 Gunnison Basin Forecast Area and Fire Weather Zone 294 Southwest Colorado Upper West Forecast Area.
TIMING
Until 10 PM MDT this evening.
WINDS
West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
RELATIVE HUMIDITY
6 to 11 percent.
IMPACTS
Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.