Resolved Jun 17, 2026 at 1:00 AM. Kept for reference.
HighWeatherNWS Grand Junction
Red Flag Warning
La Plata County · Started Jun 16, 2026 at 11:46 AM · Updated 18h ago
La Plata 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 below 9000 feet for gusty winds, low relative humidity and dry fuels, which is in effect from noon to 9 PM MDT Wednesday.
AFFECTED AREA
In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 295 Southwest Colorado Upper East Forecast Area below 9000 feet.
TIMING
From noon to 9 PM MDT Wednesday.
WINDS
West 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
RELATIVE HUMIDITY
8 to 13 percent.
IMPACTS
Fires will catch and spread quickly. Exercise extreme caution with any outdoor burning.