Red Flag Warning | Safety & Alerts

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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 8 PM MDT Friday.

AFFECTED AREA

In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 293 Gunnison Basin Forecast Area.

TIMING

For the first Red Flag Warning, until 8 PM MDT this evening. For the second Red Flag Warning, from noon to 8 PM MDT Friday.

WINDS

West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

RELATIVE HUMIDITY

12 to 17 percent.

IMPACTS

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

Updates

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May 15, 2026, 1:17 PM
Update for: Red Flag Warning issued May 14 at 10:38AM MDT until May 15 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 noon to 8 PM MDT Friday.
AFFECTED AREA
In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 293 Gunnison Basin Forecast Area.
TIMING
For the first Red Flag Warning, until 8 PM MDT this evening. For the second Red Flag Warning, from noon to 8 PM MDT Friday.
WINDS
West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
RELATIVE HUMIDITY
12 to 17 percent.
IMPACTS
Fires will catch and spread quickly. Exercise extreme caution with any outdoor burning.
Severity: danger Expires: 2026-05-15 06:00:00
May 15, 2026, 1:17 PM
Alert expired: Red Flag Warning issued May 14 at 10:38AM MDT until May 15 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
This alert has been resolved due to expiration.

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