Colorado Red Flag Warning | Effective 04/23/2026 21:23

Headline: 
Red Flag Warning issued April 23 at 10:23PM MDT until April 24 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Event: 
Red Flag Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 23, 2026 - 9:23pm
Expires: 
April 24, 2026 - 11:00am
Description: 
* AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 200 Little Snake Forecast Area and Fire Weather Zone 202 White River Forecast Area. * TIMING...From noon to 9 PM MDT Friday. * WINDS...West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...10 to 15 percent. * IMPACTS...Fires will catch and spread quickly. Exercise extreme caution with any outdoor burning.
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: 
Little Snake; White River
Forcast Office: 
NWS Grand Junction CO