Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued June 16 at 11:46AM MDT until June 17 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 16, 2026 - 10:46am
Expires:
June 17, 2026 - 12:00am
Description:
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 noon to 9 PM MDT Wednesday.
* AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 201 Routt
Forecast Area.
* TIMING...From noon to 9 PM MDT Wednesday.
* WINDS...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...10 to 15 percent.
* IMPACTS...Fires will catch and spread quickly. Exercise
extreme caution with any outdoor burning.
Instruction:
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.
Area Description:
Routt
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Junction CO
Sender: