Resolved Jun 6, 2026 at 12:15 AM. Kept for reference.
HighWildfireNWS Grand Junction
Fire Weather Watch
Garfield County · Started Jun 5, 2026 at 10:47 AM
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Jun 5, 2026 at 10:47 AMdiscovered
Approximate area based on reported fire size
About this incident
The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a Red Flag Warning below 8000 feet for gusty winds, low relative humidity and dry fuels, which is in effect from noon to 9 PM MDT Saturday. A Red Flag Warning has also been issued from 10 AM to 10 PM MDT Sunday. In addition, a Fire Weather Watch for gusty winds, low relative humidity and dry fuels has been issued. This Fire Weather Watch is in effect from Monday morning through Tuesday evening. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.
AFFECTED AREA
In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 203 Lower Colorado River below 8000 feet.
TIMING
For the first Red Flag Warning, from noon to 9 PM MDT Saturday. For the second Red Flag Warning, from 10 AM to 10 PM MDT Sunday. For the Fire Weather Watch, from Monday morning through Tuesday evening.
WINDS
South 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
RELATIVE HUMIDITY
7 to 12 percent.
IMPACTS
Fires will catch and spread quickly. Exercise extreme caution with any outdoor burning.