Data source: National Weather Service (NWS) Last verified: June 3, 2026

Fire Weather

Red Flag Warning (WARNING) — expires June 3, 2026 at 8:15 PM EDT

Areas affected: Little Snake; White River; Eastern Uintah Basin; Book Cliffs

Red Flag Warning issued June 3 at 10:10AM MDT until June 4 at 7:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO

The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a Red Flag Warning for gusty winds, low relative humidity and dry fuels, which is in effect from 1 PM to 7 PM MDT Thursday.

• AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 200 Little Snake Forecast Area and Fire Weather Zone 202 White River Forecast Area. In Utah, Fire Weather Zone 486 Eastern Uinta Basin and Fire Weather Zone 487 Book Cliffs.

• TIMING...From 1 PM to 7 PM MDT Thursday.

• WINDS...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

• RELATIVE HUMIDITY...9 to 14 percent.

• IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

What to do: 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.

Source: NWS Grand Junction CO

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