Red Flag Warning

Montrose County · Started Jun 20, 2026 at 10:41 PM · Updated 16h ago

Montrose Countyarea

Jun 20, 2026, 10:41 PMeffective

Jun 21, 2026, 2:00 PMexpires

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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 for gusty winds, low relative humidity and dry fuels, which is in effect from 1 PM to 8 PM MDT Monday.

AFFECTED AREA

In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 207 Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 290 Paradox Valley Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 291 Northern San Juan Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 292 North Fork Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 293 Gunnison Basin Forecast Area and Fire Weather Zone 294 Southwest Colorado Upper West Forecast Area.

TIMING

From 1 PM to 8 PM MDT Monday.

WINDS

West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

RELATIVE HUMIDITY

6 to 11 percent.

IMPACTS

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

Updates

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Jun 22, 2026, 3:30 AM
Alert resolved: Red Flag Warning issued June 20 at 10:41PM MDT until June 22 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
This alert has been resolved or cancelled by the National Weather Service.
The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a Red Flag Warning for gusty winds, low relative humidity and dry fuels, which is in effect from 1 PM to 8 PM MDT Monday.
AFFECTED AREA
In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 207 Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 290 Paradox Valley Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 291 Northern San Juan Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 292 North Fork Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 293 Gunnison Basin Forecast Area and Fire Weather Zone 294 Southwest Colorado Upper West Forecast Area.
TIMING
From 1 PM to 8 PM MDT Monday.
WINDS
West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
RELATIVE HUMIDITY
6 to 11 percent.
IMPACTS
Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Jun 21, 2026, 9:30 AM
Update for: Red Flag Warning issued June 20 at 10:41PM MDT until June 22 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Updated information for this alert:
The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a Red Flag Warning for gusty winds, low relative humidity and dry fuels, which is in effect from 1 PM to 8 PM MDT Monday.
AFFECTED AREA
In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 207 Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 290 Paradox Valley Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 291 Northern San Juan Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 292 North Fork Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 293 Gunnison Basin Forecast Area and Fire Weather Zone 294 Southwest Colorado Upper West Forecast Area.
TIMING
From 1 PM to 8 PM MDT Monday.
WINDS
West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
RELATIVE HUMIDITY
6 to 11 percent.
IMPACTS
Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Severity: danger Expires: 2026-06-21 20:00:00

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