Montrose County Office of Emergency Management

06/16/2026

‼️TUESDAY JUNE 16 RED FLAG WARNING‼️

🚩🔥 US National Weather Service Grand Junction Colorado has issued a Red Flag Warning for Tuesday from 1pm to 9pm with northwest winds of 10 to 20 mph and gusts up to 35 mph. Relative Humidity is expected to be 7 to 12%.

‼️🔥These conditions create an elevated risk for rapid wildfire growth and spread. Please use extreme caution with any activity that could spark a fire and help us keep our community safe.

06/15/2026

‼️MONDAY JUNE 15 RED FLAG WARNING‼️
🚩🔥 US National Weather Service Grand Junction Colorado has issued a Red Flag Warning for today from 1pm to 8pm with northwest winds of 10 to 20 mph and gusts up to 30 mph. Relative Humidity is expected to be 9 to 14 %.

‼️🔥These conditions create an elevated risk for rapid wildfire growth and spread. Please use extreme caution with any activity that could spark a fire and help us keep our community safe.

06/14/2026

🔥The Happy Canyon Fire northwest of Colona is currently estimated at 0.5 acres and is expected to be 100% contained shortly. Thank you to the firefighters and emergency responders whose quick action and coordinated efforts helped bring this fire under control and protect our community.

06/13/2026

‼️SATURDAY RED FLAG WARNING‼️

🚩🔥 US National Weather Service Grand Junction Colorado has issued a Red Flag Warning for today from 1pm to 8pm with west winds of 10 to 20 mph and gusts up to 40 mph.

‼️🔥These conditions create an elevated risk for rapid wildfire growth and spread. Please use extreme caution with any activity that could spark a fire and help us keep our community safe.

06/12/2026

June 12 - Notice: Smoke visible near Horsefly Mesa / Cornerstone.

Ouray County Sheriff:

We've received notification that there is smoke visible in the vicinity of Horsefly Mesa and the Conerstone area. Fire crews are on scene and there is no need to call 9-1-1.
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Oficina del Sheriff del condado de Ouray:

Hemos recibido aviso de que se observa humo en las inmediaciones de Horsefly Mesa y la zona de Cornerstone. Hay equipos de bomberos en el lugar; no es necesario llamar al 911.

Western Colorado Regional Dispatch Center Montrose County - Government Montrose County Office of Emergency Management

06/11/2026

06/10/2026

We get asked this about frequently (thanks, Lynn Barton)

06/10/2026

Follow BLM - Southwest Colorado Fire and Aviation Management Unit for updates on the Bee Hive Fire.

06/10/2026

🚩🔥 6/12 UPDATE - The Fire Watch originally issued for Friday June 12 is now a Red Flag Warning. The Red Flag Warning is in effect Friday from 1pm to 9pm. West winds of 10 to 20 mph and gusts up to 35 mph are expected, as well as low humidity of 7 to 12 percent.
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‼️THURSDAY AND FRIDAY UPDATE‼️

🚩🔥 The US National Weather Service Grand Junction Colorado has issued a Red Flag Warning for Thursday 6/11 this week from 10am to 8pm with southwest winds of 15 to 25 mph and gusts up to 45 mph. A Fire Weather Watch has also been issued for Friday 6/12 morning through evening. This Fire Weather Watch for gusty winds, low relative humidity and dry fuels is in effect from Thursday morning through Thursday evening.

‼️🔥These conditions create an elevated risk for rapid wildfire growth and spread. Please use extreme caution with any activity that could spark a fire and help us keep our community safe.

06/10/2026

When Thunder Roars, Go Indoors! 🌩️ The monsoon brings spectacular lightning shows to the Southwest, but lightning is deadly. No place outside is safe when a thunderstorm is nearby. If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck. Wait 30 minutes after the last rumble before going back out.