Red Flag Warning

Montrose County · Started May 14, 2026 at 7:41 PM · Updated 2d ago

Montrose Countyarea

May 14, 2026, 7:41 PMeffective

May 15, 2026, 3:45 AMexpires

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 cancelled the Red Flag Warning.

AFFECTED AREA

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

TIMING

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.

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May 17, 2026, 5:18 AM
Alert expired: Red Flag Warning issued May 14 at 7:41PM MDT until May 15 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
This alert has been resolved due to expiration.
May 16, 2026, 2:16 AM
Update for: Red Flag Warning issued May 14 at 7:41PM 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 cancelled the Red Flag Warning.
AFFECTED AREA
In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 293 Gunnison Basin Forecast Area.
TIMING
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 09:45:00

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