Resolved Jun 16, 2025 at 8:00 PM. Kept for reference.
HighWeatherNWS Grand Junction
Red Flag Warning
La Plata County · Started Jun 16, 2025 at 9:15 AM · Updated 6d ago
La Plata 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 below 8500 feet 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 295 Southwest Colorado Upper East Forecast Area below 8500 feet.
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
West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
RELATIVE HUMIDITY
6 to 11 percent.
IMPACTS
Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.