Resolved Mar 28, 2026 at 4:15 AM. Kept for reference.
HighWeatherNWS Grand Junction
Red Flag Warning
Garfield County · Started Mar 27, 2026 at 11:10 AM · Updated 3d ago
Garfield Countyarea
Mar 27, 2026, 11:10 AMeffective
Mar 28, 2026, 4:15 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 below 8000 feet for gusty winds, low relative humidity and dry fuels, which is in effect from noon to 8 PM MDT Saturday. A Fire Weather Watch has also been issued. This Fire Weather Watch below 8000 feet for gusty winds, low relative humidity and dry fuels is in effect from Monday afternoon through Monday evening.
AFFECTED AREA
In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 200 Little Snake Forecast Area and Fire Weather Zone 202 White River Forecast Area below 8000 feet.
TIMING
For the Red Flag Warning, from noon to 8 PM MDT Saturday. For the Fire Weather Watch, from Monday afternoon through Monday evening.
WINDS
Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts 40 to 50 mph.
RELATIVE HUMIDITY
10 to 15 percent.
IMPACTS
Fires will catch and spread quickly. Exercise extreme caution with any outdoor burning.