Colorado Red Flag Warning - Severe | Effective 06/12/2026 12:12

Headline: 
Red Flag Warning issued June 12 at 1:12PM MDT until June 12 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Event: 
Red Flag Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 12, 2026 - 12:12pm
Expires: 
June 12, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description: 
* AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 201 Routt Forecast Area above 9000 feet. * TIMING...Until 9 PM MDT this evening. * WINDS...West 15 to 25 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: 
Routt
Forcast Office: 
NWS Grand Junction CO