Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued June 20 at 10:41PM MDT until June 22 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 20, 2026 - 9:41pm
Expires:
June 21, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description:
The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a Red
Flag Warning below 9000 feet 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 295 Southwest
Colorado Upper East Forecast Area below 9000 feet.
* TIMING...From 1 PM to 8 PM MDT Monday.
* WINDS...Southwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...6 to 11 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread
quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
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:
Southwest Colorado Upper East Forecast Area
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Junction CO
Sender: