Red Flag Warning

Mesa County · Started Jul 1, 2026 at 4:29 AM · Updated 7h ago

Mesa Countyarea

Jul 1, 2026, 4:29 AMeffective

Jul 1, 2026, 6:00 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 203 Lower Colorado River below 8000 feet.

TIMING

From noon today to 8 PM MDT this evening.

WINDS

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

RELATIVE HUMIDITY

5 to 10 percent.

IMPACTS

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

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Jul 3, 2026, 9:15 PM
Alert expired: Red Flag Warning issued July 1 at 4:29AM MDT until July 1 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
This alert has been resolved due to expiration.
Jul 2, 2026, 2:16 AM
Update for: Red Flag Warning issued July 1 at 4:29AM MDT until July 1 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Updated information for this alert:
AFFECTED AREA
In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 203 Lower Colorado River below 8000 feet.
TIMING
From noon today to 8 PM MDT this evening.
WINDS
Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
RELATIVE HUMIDITY
5 to 10 percent.
IMPACTS
Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Severity: danger Expires: 2026-07-02 00:00:00

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