Red Flag Warning

Montrose County · Started May 16, 2026 at 1:40 AM · Updated 2d ago

Montrose Countyarea

May 16, 2026, 1:40 AMeffective

May 16, 2026, 3:45 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 290 Paradox Valley Forecast Area and Fire Weather Zone 292 North Fork Forecast Area. In Utah, Fire Weather Zone 490 Colorado River Basin.

TIMING

From noon today to 8 PM MDT this evening.

WINDS

Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

RELATIVE HUMIDITY

10 to 15 percent.

IMPACTS

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

Updates

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May 17, 2026, 5:34 AM
Alert expired: Red Flag Warning issued May 16 at 1:40AM MDT until May 16 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
This alert has been resolved due to expiration.
May 17, 2026, 5:34 AM
Update for: Red Flag Warning issued May 16 at 1:40AM MDT until May 16 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Updated information for this alert:
AFFECTED AREA
In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 290 Paradox Valley Forecast Area and Fire Weather Zone 292 North Fork Forecast Area. In Utah, Fire Weather Zone 490 Colorado River Basin.
TIMING
From noon today to 8 PM MDT this evening.
WINDS
Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
RELATIVE HUMIDITY
10 to 15 percent.
IMPACTS
Fires will catch and spread quickly. Exercise extreme caution with any outdoor burning.
Severity: danger Expires: 2026-05-16 21:45:00

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