Colorado Severe Red Flag Warning | Effective 06/23/2026 13:03

Headline: 
Red Flag Warning issued June 23 at 2:03PM MDT until June 23 at 10:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Event: 
Red Flag Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 23, 2026 - 1:03pm
Expires: 
June 23, 2026 - 9:00pm
Description: 
* AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 201 Routt 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...Until 10 PM MDT this evening. * 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.
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; Northern San Juan; North Fork; Gunnison Basin; Southwest Colorado Upper West Forecast Area
Forcast Office: 
NWS Grand Junction CO