Red Flag Warning

Montrose County · Started Jun 10, 2026 at 11:51 AM · Updated 2d ago

Montrose Countyarea

Jun 10, 2026, 11:51 AMeffective

Jun 11, 2026, 12:00 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 10 AM to 8 PM MDT Thursday. 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 Friday morning through Friday evening. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.

AFFECTED AREA

In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 207 Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 293 Gunnison Basin Forecast Area and Fire Weather Zone 295 Southwest Colorado Upper East Forecast Area.

TIMING

For the first Red Flag Warning, until 10 PM MDT this evening. For the second Red Flag Warning, from 10 AM to 8 PM MDT Thursday. For the Fire Weather Watch, from Friday morning through Friday evening.

WINDS

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

RELATIVE HUMIDITY

8 to 13 percent.

IMPACTS

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

Updates

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Jun 11, 2026, 7:30 AM
Alert resolved: Red Flag Warning issued June 10 at 11:51AM MDT until June 11 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
This alert has been resolved or cancelled by the National Weather Service.
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 10 AM to 8 PM MDT Thursday. 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 Friday morning through Friday evening. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.
AFFECTED AREA
In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 207 Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 293 Gunnison Basin Forecast Area and Fire Weather Zone 295 Southwest Colorado Upper East Forecast Area.
TIMING
For the first Red Flag Warning, until 10 PM MDT this evening. For the second Red Flag Warning, from 10 AM to 8 PM MDT Thursday. For the Fire Weather Watch, from Friday morning through Friday evening.
WINDS
West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
RELATIVE HUMIDITY
8 to 13 percent.
IMPACTS
Fires will catch and spread quickly. Exercise extreme caution with any outdoor burning.
Jun 10, 2026, 9:30 PM
Update for: Red Flag Warning issued June 10 at 11:51AM MDT until June 11 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Updated information for this alert:
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 10 AM to 8 PM MDT Thursday. 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 Friday morning through Friday evening. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.
AFFECTED AREA
In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 207 Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 293 Gunnison Basin Forecast Area and Fire Weather Zone 295 Southwest Colorado Upper East Forecast Area.
TIMING
For the first Red Flag Warning, until 10 PM MDT this evening. For the second Red Flag Warning, from 10 AM to 8 PM MDT Thursday. For the Fire Weather Watch, from Friday morning through Friday evening.
WINDS
West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
RELATIVE HUMIDITY
8 to 13 percent.
IMPACTS
Fires will catch and spread quickly. Exercise extreme caution with any outdoor burning.
Severity: danger Expires: 2026-06-11 06:00:00

Advisory issued through the National Weather Service feed. For life-threatening emergencies call 911.