Resolved Mar 26, 2026 at 2:00 AM. Kept for reference.
HighWeatherNWS Grand Junction
Red Flag Warning
Garfield County · Started Mar 25, 2026 at 11:03 AM · Updated 3d ago
Garfield Countyarea
Mar 25, 2026, 11:03 AMeffective
Mar 26, 2026, 2:00 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 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 Thursday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.
AFFECTED AREA
In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 200 Little Snake Forecast Area and Fire Weather Zone 202 White River Forecast Area below 8000 feet.
TIMING
For the first Red Flag Warning, until 8 PM MDT this evening. For the second Red Flag Warning, from noon to 8 PM MDT Thursday.
WINDS
West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
RELATIVE HUMIDITY
12 to 17 percent.
IMPACTS
Fires will catch and spread quickly. Exercise extreme caution with any outdoor burning.