Red Flag Warning

Routt County · Started May 9, 2026 at 11:30 AM · Updated 2d ago

Routt Countyarea

May 9, 2026, 11:30 AMeffective

May 9, 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 200 Little Snake Forecast Area.

TIMING

Until 8 PM MDT this evening.

WINDS

Northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

RELATIVE HUMIDITY

11 to 16 percent.

IMPACTS

Fires will catch and spread quickly. Exercise extreme caution with any outdoor burning.

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May 10, 2026, 5:15 AM
Alert expired: Red Flag Warning issued May 9 at 11:30AM MDT until May 9 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
This alert has been resolved due to expiration.
May 10, 2026, 5:15 AM
Update for: Red Flag Warning issued May 9 at 11:30AM MDT until May 9 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Updated information for this alert:
AFFECTED AREA
In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 200 Little Snake Forecast Area.
TIMING
Until 8 PM MDT this evening.
WINDS
Northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
RELATIVE HUMIDITY
11 to 16 percent.
IMPACTS
Fires will catch and spread quickly. Exercise extreme caution with any outdoor burning.
Severity: danger Expires: 2026-05-10 02:00:00

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