Colorado Severe Red Flag Warning | Effective 08/03/2026 21:04

Headline: 
Red Flag Warning issued August 3 at 10:04PM MDT until August 4 at 7:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Event: 
Red Flag Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
August 3, 2026 - 9:04pm
Expires: 
August 4, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description: 
* AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 202 White River Forecast Area and Fire Weather Zone 205 Colorado River Headwaters. * TIMING...From 1 PM to 7 PM MDT Tuesday. * WINDS...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...8 to 13 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: 
White River; Colorado River Headwaters
Forcast Office: 
NWS Grand Junction CO
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov