Resolved Aug 12, 2025 at 11:15 PM. Kept for reference.
HighWeatherNWS Grand Junction
Red Flag Warning
Mesa County · Started Aug 12, 2025 at 3:10 PM · Updated 4d ago
Mesa Countyarea
Aug 12, 2025, 3:10 PMeffective
Aug 12, 2025, 11:15 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 201 Routt Forecast Area and Fire Weather Zone 205 Colorado River Headwaters.
TIMING
For the Red Flag Warning, from noon to 8 PM MDT Wednesday. For the first Fire Weather Watch, from Thursday morning through Thursday evening. For the second Fire Weather Watch, from Friday morning through Friday evening.
WINDS
Southwest 5 to 15 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.