Resolved May 21, 2026 at 7:00 PM. Kept for reference.
HighWeatherNWS Grand Junction
Red Flag Warning
Montrose County · Started May 20, 2026 at 8:42 PM · Updated 2d ago
Montrose Countyarea
May 20, 2026, 8:42 PMeffective
May 21, 2026, 7:00 PMexpires
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 Thursday.
AFFECTED AREA
In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 290 Paradox Valley Forecast Area. In Utah, Fire Weather Zone 490 Colorado River Basin.
TIMING
From 1 PM to 7 PM MDT Thursday.
WINDS
West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
RELATIVE HUMIDITY
11 to 16 percent.
IMPACTS
Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.