Red Flag Warning

Montrose County · Started May 22, 2026 at 11:35 AM · Updated 2d ago

Montrose Countyarea

May 22, 2026, 11:35 AMeffective

May 22, 2026, 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 207 Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast Area.

TIMING

Until 8 PM MDT this evening.

WINDS

Northwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

RELATIVE HUMIDITY

12 to 17 percent.

IMPACTS

Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

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May 24, 2026, 1:18 PM
Alert expired: Red Flag Warning issued May 22 at 11:35AM MDT until May 22 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
This alert has been resolved due to expiration.
May 24, 2026, 1:18 PM
Update for: Red Flag Warning issued May 22 at 11:35AM MDT until May 22 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Updated information for this alert:
AFFECTED AREA
In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 207 Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast Area.
TIMING
Until 8 PM MDT this evening.
WINDS
Northwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
RELATIVE HUMIDITY
12 to 17 percent.
IMPACTS
Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Severity: danger Expires: 2026-05-23 02:00:00

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