Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued May 13 at 9:35PM MDT until May 14 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 13, 2026 - 8:35pm
Expires:
May 14, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description:
* AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 293 Gunnison
Basin Forecast Area.
* TIMING...From noon to 8 PM MDT Thursday.
* WINDS...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...13 to 18 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:
Gunnison Basin
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Junction CO
Sender: