6/19/2025 1:40:00 PM until 6/20/2025 6:00:00 AM

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.

The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a Red Flag Warning below 8500 feet for gusty winds, low relative humidity and dry fuels, which is in effect from 9 AM Saturday to midnight MDT Saturday night. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 295 Southwest Colorado Upper East Forecast Area below 8500 feet. * TIMING...For the first Red Flag Warning, from 9 AM Friday to midnight MDT Friday night. For the second Red Flag Warning, from 9 AM Saturday to midnight MDT Saturday night. * WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...7 to 12 percent. * IMPACTS...Fires will catch and spread quickly. Exercise extreme caution with any outdoor burning.