Red Flag Warning

Montrose County · Started Mar 30, 2026 at 11:40 AM · Updated 2d ago

Montrose Countyarea

Mar 30, 2026, 11:40 AMeffective

Mar 30, 2026, 8:00 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 290 Paradox Valley Forecast Area and Fire Weather Zone 292 North Fork Forecast Area.

TIMING

Until 8 PM MDT this evening.

WINDS

Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

RELATIVE HUMIDITY

10 to 15 percent.

IMPACTS

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