Colorado Severe Red Flag Warning | Effective 06/30/2026 20:02

Headline: 
Red Flag Warning issued June 30 at 9:02PM MDT until July 1 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Event: 
Red Flag Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 30, 2026 - 8:02pm
Expires: 
July 1, 2026 - 4:15am
Description: 
* AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 203 Lower Colorado River below 8000 feet. * TIMING...From noon to 8 PM MDT Wednesday. * WINDS...South 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: 
Lower Colorado River
Forcast Office: 
NWS Grand Junction CO