Red Flag Warning

Mesa County · Started Jun 30, 2026 at 6:08 PM · Updated 7h ago

Mesa Countyarea

Jun 30, 2026, 6:08 PMeffective

Jul 1, 2026, 8:00 AMexpires

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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 8000 feet for gusty winds, low relative humidity and dry fuels, which is in effect from noon to 8 PM MDT Wednesday.

AFFECTED AREA

In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 203 Lower Colorado River below 8000 feet.

TIMING

For the first Red Flag Warning, until 9 PM MDT this evening. For the second Red Flag Warning, from noon to 8 PM MDT Wednesday.

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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Jul 2, 2026, 2:16 AM
Alert resolved: Red Flag Warning issued June 30 at 6:08PM MDT until June 30 at 9:00PM 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 below 8000 feet for gusty winds, low relative humidity and dry fuels, which is in effect from noon to 8 PM MDT Wednesday.
AFFECTED AREA
In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 203 Lower Colorado River below 8000 feet.
TIMING
For the first Red Flag Warning, until 9 PM MDT this evening. For the second Red Flag Warning, from noon to 8 PM MDT Wednesday.
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.
Jul 1, 2026, 11:31 PM
Update for: Red Flag Warning issued June 30 at 6:08PM MDT until June 30 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Updated information for this alert:
The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a Red Flag Warning below 8000 feet for gusty winds, low relative humidity and dry fuels, which is in effect from noon to 8 PM MDT Wednesday.
AFFECTED AREA
In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 203 Lower Colorado River below 8000 feet.
TIMING
For the first Red Flag Warning, until 9 PM MDT this evening. For the second Red Flag Warning, from noon to 8 PM MDT Wednesday.
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: 2026-07-01 14:00:00
Jul 1, 2026, 1:31 PM
Update for: Red Flag Warning issued June 30 at 6:08PM MDT until June 30 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Updated information for this alert:
AFFECTED AREA
In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 205 Colorado River Headwaters below 8000 feet.
TIMING
For the first Red Flag Warning, until 9 PM MDT this evening. For the second Red Flag Warning, from noon to 8 PM MDT Wednesday. For the Fire Weather Watch, from Thursday afternoon through Thursday evening.
WINDS
Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
RELATIVE HUMIDITY
7 to 12 percent.
IMPACTS
Fires will catch and spread quickly. Exercise extreme caution with any outdoor burning.
Severity: danger Expires: 2026-07-01 14:00:00

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