San Miguel County Alerts

Red Flag Warning May 13, 2026

05/26/26, 12:30 PM

SMC Alerts: The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a Red Flag Warning for the middle part of San Miguel County from 2:00PM to 9:00PM today, Wednesday, May 13, 2026 due to gusty winds, low relative humidity, and dry fuels. The alert area also includes almost all of Montrose County. These conditions could contribute to extreme fire behavior. Per San Miguel County Ordinance, open burning is prohibited in areas under Red Flag Warnings while the warnings are in effect. Please do not burn!

* AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 200 Little Snake Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 202 White River Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 290 Paradox Valley Forecast Area and Fire Weather Zone 292 North Fork Forecast Area.
* TIMING...From 2 PM to 9 PM MDT Wednesday.
* WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...9 to 14 percent.