Resolved May 27, 2026 at 9:00 AM. Kept for reference.
HighWeatherNWS Grand Junction
Red Flag Warning
Montrose County · Started May 26, 2026 at 11:51 AM · Updated 2d ago
Montrose Countyarea
May 26, 2026, 11:51 AMeffective
May 27, 2026, 9:00 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 8 PM MDT Wednesday. A Fire Weather Watch has also been issued. This Fire Weather Watch for gusty winds, low relative humidity and dry fuels is in effect from Thursday afternoon through Thursday evening.
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 486 Eastern Uinta Basin, Fire Weather Zone 487 Book Cliffs and Fire Weather Zone 490 Colorado River Basin.
TIMING
For the Red Flag Warning, from 1 PM to 8 PM MDT Wednesday. For the Fire Weather Watch, from Thursday afternoon through Thursday evening.
WINDS
South 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
RELATIVE HUMIDITY
8 to 13 percent.
IMPACTS
Fires will catch and spread quickly. Exercise extreme caution with any outdoor burning.