Resolved Aug 9, 2025 at 8:00 PM. Kept for reference.
HighWeatherNWS Grand Junction
Red Flag Warning
Mesa County · Started Aug 9, 2025 at 2:04 PM · Updated 4d ago
Mesa Countyarea
Aug 9, 2025, 2:04 PMeffective
Aug 9, 2025, 8:00 PMexpires
NWS Grand Junctionsource
Approximate affected area. Zone-based advisories do not include an exact boundary
Full advisory
AFFECTED AREA
In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 201 Routt Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 202 White River Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 203 Lower Colorado River, Fire Weather Zone 205 Colorado River Headwaters, Fire Weather Zone 207 Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 290 Paradox Valley Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 292 North Fork Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 293 Gunnison Basin Forecast Area and Fire Weather Zone 294 Southwest Colorado Upper West Forecast Area. In Utah, Fire Weather Zone 487 Book Cliffs, Fire Weather Zone 490 Colorado River Basin and Fire Weather Zone 491 Southeast Utah.
TIMING
Until 8 PM MDT this evening.
WINDS
West 15 to 20 mph with gusts 25 to 35 mph.
RELATIVE HUMIDITY
8 to 13 percent.
IMPACTS
Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.