Resolved Jun 17, 2026 at 1:00 AM. Kept for reference.
HighWeatherNWS Grand Junction
Red Flag Warning
Montrose County · Started Jun 16, 2026 at 11:46 AM · Updated 18h ago
Montrose Countyarea
Jun 16, 2026, 11:46 AMeffective
Jun 17, 2026, 1:00 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 noon to 9 PM MDT Wednesday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.
AFFECTED AREA
In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 291 Northern San Juan Forecast Area.
TIMING
From noon to 9 PM MDT Wednesday.
WINDS
Northwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
RELATIVE HUMIDITY
10 to 15 percent.
IMPACTS
Fires will catch and spread quickly. Exercise extreme caution with any outdoor burning.