Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued August 5 at 9:41PM MDT until August 6 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 5, 2026 - 8:41pm
Expires:
August 6, 2026 - 1:30pm
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 8 PM MDT Thursday.
* AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 292 North Fork
Forecast Area and Fire Weather Zone 293 Gunnison Basin
Forecast Area.
* TIMING...From noon to 8 PM MDT Thursday.
* WINDS...Northwest 5 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:
North Fork; Gunnison Basin
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Junction CO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov