Colorado Severe Red Flag Warning | Effective 06/22/2026 19:35

Headline: 
Red Flag Warning issued June 22 at 8:35PM MDT until June 23 at 10:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Event: 
Red Flag Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 22, 2026 - 7:35pm
Expires: 
June 23, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description: 
* AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 205 Colorado River Headwaters below 8000 feet. * TIMING...From noon to 10 PM MDT Tuesday. * WINDS...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...6 to 11 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: 
Colorado River Headwaters
Forcast Office: 
NWS Grand Junction CO