Red Flag Warning

San Miguel County · Started Jun 16, 2025 at 9:15 AM · Updated 6d ago

San Miguel Countyarea

Jun 16, 2025, 9:15 AMeffective

Jun 16, 2025, 8:00 PMexpires

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 8 PM MDT Tuesday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.

AFFECTED AREA

In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 290 Paradox Valley Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 291 Northern San Juan Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 292 North Fork Forecast Area and Fire Weather Zone 293 Gunnison Basin Forecast Area.

TIMING

For the first Red Flag Warning, from 1 PM this afternoon to 8 PM MDT this evening. For the second Red Flag Warning, from noon to 8 PM MDT Tuesday.

WINDS

Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

RELATIVE HUMIDITY

6 to 11 percent.

IMPACTS

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

Updates

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Jun 17, 2025, 3:30 AM
Alert resolved: Red Flag Warning issued June 16 at 9:15AM MDT until June 17 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
This alert has been resolved or cancelled by the National Weather Service.
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 1 PM this afternoon to 8 PM MDT this evening. A Red Flag Warning has also been issued from noon to 8 PM MDT Tuesday.
AFFECTED AREA
In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 294 Southwest Colorado Upper West Forecast Area.
TIMING
For the first Red Flag Warning, from 1 PM this afternoon to 8 PM MDT this evening. For the second Red Flag Warning, from noon to 8 PM MDT Tuesday.
WINDS
Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
RELATIVE HUMIDITY
7 to 12 percent.
IMPACTS
Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Jun 17, 2025, 1:30 AM
Update for: Red Flag Warning issued June 16 at 9:15AM MDT until June 17 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 Tuesday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.
AFFECTED AREA
In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 290 Paradox Valley Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 291 Northern San Juan Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 292 North Fork Forecast Area and Fire Weather Zone 293 Gunnison Basin Forecast Area.
TIMING
For the first Red Flag Warning, from 1 PM this afternoon to 8 PM MDT this evening. For the second Red Flag Warning, from noon to 8 PM MDT Tuesday.
WINDS
Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
RELATIVE HUMIDITY
6 to 11 percent.
IMPACTS
Fires will catch and spread quickly. Exercise extreme caution with any outdoor burning.
Severity: danger Expires: 2025-06-17 02:00:00
Jun 16, 2025, 11:30 PM
Update for: Red Flag Warning issued June 16 at 9:15AM MDT until June 17 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 1 PM this afternoon to 8 PM MDT this evening. A Red Flag Warning has also been issued from noon to 8 PM MDT Tuesday.
AFFECTED AREA
In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 294 Southwest Colorado Upper West Forecast Area.
TIMING
For the first Red Flag Warning, from 1 PM this afternoon to 8 PM MDT this evening. For the second Red Flag Warning, from noon to 8 PM MDT Tuesday.
WINDS
Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
RELATIVE HUMIDITY
7 to 12 percent.
IMPACTS
Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Severity: danger Expires: 2025-06-17 02:00:00

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