Resolved Jun 6, 2026 at 12:15 AM. Kept for reference.
HighWildfireNWS Grand Junction
Fire Weather Watch
Montrose 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 for gusty winds, low relative humidity and dry fuels, which is in effect from 10 AM to 10 PM MDT Sunday. A Fire Weather Watch has also been issued. This Fire Weather Watch for gusty winds, low relative humidity and dry fuels is in effect from Monday morning through Tuesday evening.
AFFECTED AREA
In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 291 Northern San Juan Forecast Area and Fire Weather Zone 293 Gunnison Basin Forecast Area.
TIMING
For the Red Flag Warning, from 10 AM to 10 PM MDT Sunday. For the Fire Weather Watch, from Monday morning through Tuesday evening.
WINDS
Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.
RELATIVE HUMIDITY
12 to 17 percent.
IMPACTS
Elevated fire danger is expected. Fires will catch and spread rapidly and erratically.