Weather Warnings for Colorado

Issued by the National Weather Service

Current watches, warnings, and advisories for Colorado
Alerts Updated: August 6, 2026, 11:06 pm  UTC


Air Quality Alert issued August 6 at 4:10PM MDT by NWS Denver CO

Summary: The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has issued the following... WHAT...Air Quality Health Advisory for Wildfire Smoke. WHERE...Moffat, Routt, Grand, Rio Blanco, Eagle, Summit, Garfield, Pitkin, Mesa, Delta, Gunnison, Montrose, Ouray, San Miguel, Dolores, Montezuma, La Plata, Saguache, San Juan, Hinsdale, Mineral, Archuleta, Morgan, Elbert, Huerfano, Rio Grande, Alamosa, Costilla, Conejos, Chaffee, Jackson, Gilpin, Clear Creek, Lake, Park, Fremont and Custer Counties. Locations include, but are not limited to Craig, Steamboat Springs, Granby, Hot Sulphur Springs, Kremmling, Meeker, Rangely, Eagle, Vail, Breckenridge, Glenwood Springs, Aspen, Grand Junction, Delta, Gunnison, Montrose, Nucla, Ouray, Telluride, Dove Creek, Cortez, Durango, Hermosa, Honeyville, Rockwood, Saguache, Silverton, Lake City, Creede, Pagosa Springs, Fort Morgan, Kiowa, Walsenburg, Del Norte, South Fork, Alamosa, San Luis, Conejos, Buena Vista, Salida, Walden, Central City, Georgetown, Leadville, Fairplay, Canon City and Westcliffe. WHEN...900 AM Thursday August 06 to 900 AM Friday August 07 IMPACTS...Areas of moderate to heavy smoke, from in-state and out- of-state wildfires, will be possible across the advisory area through at least Friday morning. HEALTH INFORMATION...If smoke is thick or becomes thick in your neighborhood you may want to remain indoors. This is especially true for those with heart disease, respiratory illnesses, the very young, and older adults. Consider limiting outdoor activity when moderate to heavy smoke is present. Consider relocating temporarily if smoke is present indoors and is making you ill. If visibility is less than 5 miles in smoke in your neighborhood, smoke has reached levels that are unhealthy.
Severity:  Unknown    Effective:  August 6, 2026, 4:10 pm      Expires:  August 7, 2026, 4:00 pm
Area:  Grand, CO; Jackson, CO; Elbert, CO; Park, CO; Summit, CO; Gilpin, CO; Morgan, CO; Clear Creek, CO


Air Quality Alert issued August 6 at 4:10PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO

Summary: The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has issued the following... WHAT...Air Quality Health Advisory for Wildfire Smoke. WHERE...Moffat, Routt, Grand, Rio Blanco, Eagle, Summit, Garfield, Pitkin, Mesa, Delta, Gunnison, Montrose, Ouray, San Miguel, Dolores, Montezuma, La Plata, Saguache, San Juan, Hinsdale, Mineral, Archuleta, Morgan, Elbert, Huerfano, Rio Grande, Alamosa, Costilla, Conejos, Chaffee, Jackson, Gilpin, Clear Creek, Lake, Park, Fremont and Custer Counties. Locations include, but are not limited to Craig, Steamboat Springs, Granby, Hot Sulphur Springs, Kremmling, Meeker, Rangely, Eagle, Vail, Breckenridge, Glenwood Springs, Aspen, Grand Junction, Delta, Gunnison, Montrose, Nucla, Ouray, Telluride, Dove Creek, Cortez, Durango, Hermosa, Honeyville, Rockwood, Saguache, Silverton, Lake City, Creede, Pagosa Springs, Fort Morgan, Kiowa, Walsenburg, Del Norte, South Fork, Alamosa, San Luis, Conejos, Buena Vista, Salida, Walden, Central City, Georgetown, Leadville, Fairplay, Canon City and Westcliffe. WHEN...900 AM Thursday August 06 to 900 AM Friday August 07 IMPACTS...Areas of moderate to heavy smoke, from in-state and out- of-state wildfires, will be possible across the advisory area through at least Friday morning. HEALTH INFORMATION...If smoke is thick or becomes thick in your neighborhood you may want to remain indoors. This is especially true for those with heart disease, respiratory illnesses, the very young, and older adults. Consider limiting outdoor activity when moderate to heavy smoke is present. Consider relocating temporarily if smoke is present indoors and is making you ill. If visibility is less than 5 miles in smoke in your neighborhood, smoke has reached levels that are unhealthy.
Severity:  Unknown    Effective:  August 6, 2026, 4:10 pm      Expires:  August 7, 2026, 9:00 am
Area:  Gunnison, CO; Ouray, CO; Montrose, CO; Garfield, CO; La Plata, CO; Delta, CO; Dolores, CO; Mesa, CO; Moffat, CO; Archuleta, CO; Pitkin, CO; Rio Blanco, CO; Eagle, CO; Routt, CO; San Juan, CO; San Miguel, CO; Montezuma, CO; Hinsdale, CO


Air Quality Alert issued August 6 at 4:10PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO

Summary: The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has issued the following... WHAT...Air Quality Health Advisory for Ozone. WHERE...Teller and El Paso Counties. Locations include, but are not limited to Woodland Park, Cripple Creek, Manitou Springs, and Colorado Springs. WHEN...1200 PM Thursday August 06 to 1000 PM Thursday August 06 IMPACTS...Ozone concentrations in the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups category are likely within the advisory area on Thursday afternoon and evening. HEALTH INFORMATION...Public Health Recommendations: Increasing likelihood of respiratory symptoms and breathing discomfort in active children and adults and people with lung disease, such as asthma. Active children and adults, and people with lung disease, such as asthma, should reduce prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion.
Severity:  Unknown    Effective:  August 6, 2026, 4:10 pm      Expires:  August 7, 2026, 9:00 am
Area:  Teller, CO; El Paso, CO


Air Quality Alert issued August 6 at 4:10PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO

Summary: The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has issued the following... WHAT...Air Quality Health Advisory for Wildfire Smoke. WHERE...Moffat, Routt, Grand, Rio Blanco, Eagle, Summit, Garfield, Pitkin, Mesa, Delta, Gunnison, Montrose, Ouray, San Miguel, Dolores, Montezuma, La Plata, Saguache, San Juan, Hinsdale, Mineral, Archuleta, Morgan, Elbert, Huerfano, Rio Grande, Alamosa, Costilla, Conejos, Chaffee, Jackson, Gilpin, Clear Creek, Lake, Park, Fremont and Custer Counties. Locations include, but are not limited to Craig, Steamboat Springs, Granby, Hot Sulphur Springs, Kremmling, Meeker, Rangely, Eagle, Vail, Breckenridge, Glenwood Springs, Aspen, Grand Junction, Delta, Gunnison, Montrose, Nucla, Ouray, Telluride, Dove Creek, Cortez, Durango, Hermosa, Honeyville, Rockwood, Saguache, Silverton, Lake City, Creede, Pagosa Springs, Fort Morgan, Kiowa, Walsenburg, Del Norte, South Fork, Alamosa, San Luis, Conejos, Buena Vista, Salida, Walden, Central City, Georgetown, Leadville, Fairplay, Canon City and Westcliffe. WHEN...900 AM Thursday August 06 to 900 AM Friday August 07 IMPACTS...Areas of moderate to heavy smoke, from in-state and out- of-state wildfires, will be possible across the advisory area through at least Friday morning. HEALTH INFORMATION...If smoke is thick or becomes thick in your neighborhood you may want to remain indoors. This is especially true for those with heart disease, respiratory illnesses, the very young, and older adults. Consider limiting outdoor activity when moderate to heavy smoke is present. Consider relocating temporarily if smoke is present indoors and is making you ill. If visibility is less than 5 miles in smoke in your neighborhood, smoke has reached levels that are unhealthy.
Severity:  Unknown    Effective:  August 6, 2026, 4:10 pm      Expires:  August 7, 2026, 9:00 am
Area:  Conejos, CO; Huerfano, CO; Alamosa, CO; Lake, CO; Fremont, CO; Chaffee, CO; Custer, CO; Costilla, CO; Rio Grande, CO; Saguache, CO; Mineral, CO


Air Quality Alert issued August 6 at 4:10PM MDT by NWS Denver CO

Summary: The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has issued the following... WHAT...Action Day for Multiple Pollutants. WHERE...Douglas, Jefferson, Denver, western Arapahoe, western Adams, Broomfield, Boulder, Larimer, and Weld Counties WHEN...400 PM Thursday August 06 to 400 PM Friday August 07 IMPACTS...Action Day for Multiple Pollutants is now in effect for the Front Range Urban Corridor. Ozone is expected to be in the Moderate to Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups range on Thursday and Friday. The highest concentrations of ozone are most likely in the southern and western portions of the Denver Metro area. Fine particulate concentrations are expected to be in the Moderate to Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups range on Thursday and Friday. For Colorado air quality conditions, forecasts, and advisories, visit: https://www.colorado.gov/airquality/colorado_summary.aspx If possible, please help us reduce ozone pollution by limiting driving gas and diesel-powered vehicles until at least 4 p.m. Friday, August 7, 2026. Colorado is also addressing ozone pollution through state policies. For more information about health impacts and how ozone pollution forms in Colorado, visit: https://cdphe.colorado.gov/ozone- pollution-and-your-health HEALTH INFORMATION...Increasing likelihood of respiratory symptoms and breathing discomfort in active children and adults and people with lung disease, such as asthma. Active children and adults, and people with lung disease, such as asthma, should reduce prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion.
Severity:  Unknown    Effective:  August 6, 2026, 4:10 pm      Expires:  August 7, 2026, 4:00 pm
Area:  Adams, CO; Jefferson, CO; Douglas, CO; Larimer, CO; Boulder, CO; Arapahoe, CO; Denver, CO; Broomfield, CO; Weld, CO


Heat Advisory issued August 6 at 1:42PM MDT until August 8 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Denver CO

Summary: * WHAT...Hot temperatures ranging from 98 to 101 degrees. * WHERE...Denver metro, western suburbs of Denver, and portions of the Urban Corridor including Boulder. * WHEN...From 11 AM to 8 PM MDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illness.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  August 6, 2026, 1:42 pm      Expires:  August 7, 2026, 6:15 am
Area:  Boulder And Jefferson Counties Below 6000 Feet/West Broomfield County; North Douglas County Below 6000 Feet/Denver/West Adams and Arapahoe Counties/East Broomfield County


Red Flag Warning issued August 6 at 12:55PM MDT until August 7 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO

Summary: The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a Red Flag Warning for gusty winds and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 1 PM to 8 PM MDT Friday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 222 and 228. * WINDS...East 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 percent. * IMPACTS...Fires will catch and spread quickly. Exercise extreme caution with any outdoor burning.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  August 6, 2026, 12:55 pm      Expires:  August 7, 2026, 5:00 am
Area:  Fremont County Including Canon City/Howard/Texas Creek; Pueblo County Including Pueblo


Red Flag Warning issued August 6 at 12:55PM MDT until August 6 at 7:00PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO

Summary: * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 220 and 223. * WINDS...Northwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 6 percent. * IMPACTS...Fires will catch and spread quickly. Exercise extreme caution with any outdoor burning.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  August 6, 2026, 12:55 pm      Expires:  August 6, 2026, 7:00 pm
Area:  Upper Arkansas River Valley Including Lake County and Chaffee County; Eastern San Juan Mountains and La Garita Mountains Including Wolf Creek Pass and Creede


Air Quality Alert issued August 6 at 12:10PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO

Summary: The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has issued the following... WHAT...Air Quality Health Advisory for Wildfire Smoke. WHERE...Moffat, Routt, Grand, Rio Blanco, Eagle, Summit, Garfield, Pitkin, Mesa, Delta, Gunnison, Montrose, Ouray, San Miguel, Dolores, Montezuma, La Plata, Saguache, San Juan, Hinsdale, Mineral, Archuleta, Morgan, Elbert, Huerfano, Rio Grande, Alamosa, Costilla, Conejos, Chaffee, Jackson, Gilpin, Clear Creek, Lake, Park, Fremont and Custer Counties. Locations include, but are not limited to Craig, Steamboat Springs, Granby, Hot Sulphur Springs, Kremmling, Meeker, Rangely, Eagle, Vail, Breckenridge, Glenwood Springs, Aspen, Grand Junction, Delta, Gunnison, Montrose, Nucla, Ouray, Telluride, Dove Creek, Cortez, Durango, Hermosa, Honeyville, Rockwood, Saguache, Silverton, Lake City, Creede, Pagosa Springs, Fort Morgan, Kiowa, Walsenburg, Del Norte, South Fork, Alamosa, San Luis, Conejos, Buena Vista, Salida, Walden, Central City, Georgetown, Leadville, Fairplay, Canon City and Westcliffe. WHEN...900 AM Thursday August 06 to 900 AM Friday August 07 IMPACTS...Areas of moderate to heavy smoke, from in-state and out- of-state wildfires, will be possible across the advisory area through at least Friday morning. HEALTH INFORMATION...If smoke is thick or becomes thick in your neighborhood you may want to remain indoors. This is especially true for those with heart disease, respiratory illnesses, the very young, and older adults. Consider limiting outdoor activity when moderate to heavy smoke is present. Consider relocating temporarily if smoke is present indoors and is making you ill. If visibility is less than 5 miles in smoke in your neighborhood, smoke has reached levels that are unhealthy.
Severity:  Unknown    Effective:  August 6, 2026, 12:10 pm      Expires:  August 7, 2026, 9:00 am
Area:  Garfield, CO; Moffat, CO; La Plata, CO; Eagle, CO; Montezuma, CO; San Miguel, CO; Routt, CO; Dolores, CO; Delta, CO; Pitkin, CO; San Juan, CO; Mesa, CO; Montrose, CO; Archuleta, CO; Hinsdale, CO; Rio Blanco, CO; Ouray, CO; Gunnison, CO


Air Quality Alert issued August 6 at 12:10PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO

Summary: The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has issued the following... WHAT...Air Quality Health Advisory for Ozone. WHERE...Teller and El Paso Counties. Locations include, but are not limited to Woodland Park, Cripple Creek, Manitou Springs, and Colorado Springs. WHEN...1200 PM Thursday August 06 to 1000 PM Thursday August 06 IMPACTS...Ozone concentrations in the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups category are likely within the advisory area on Thursday afternoon and evening. HEALTH INFORMATION...Public Health Recommendations: Increasing likelihood of respiratory symptoms and breathing discomfort in active children and adults and people with lung disease, such as asthma. Active children and adults, and people with lung disease, such as asthma, should reduce prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion.
Severity:  Unknown    Effective:  August 6, 2026, 12:10 pm      Expires:  August 7, 2026, 9:00 am
Area:  Teller, CO; El Paso, CO


Air Quality Alert issued August 6 at 12:10PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO

Summary: The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has issued the following... WHAT...Air Quality Health Advisory for Wildfire Smoke. WHERE...Moffat, Routt, Grand, Rio Blanco, Eagle, Summit, Garfield, Pitkin, Mesa, Delta, Gunnison, Montrose, Ouray, San Miguel, Dolores, Montezuma, La Plata, Saguache, San Juan, Hinsdale, Mineral, Archuleta, Morgan, Elbert, Huerfano, Rio Grande, Alamosa, Costilla, Conejos, Chaffee, Jackson, Gilpin, Clear Creek, Lake, Park, Fremont and Custer Counties. Locations include, but are not limited to Craig, Steamboat Springs, Granby, Hot Sulphur Springs, Kremmling, Meeker, Rangely, Eagle, Vail, Breckenridge, Glenwood Springs, Aspen, Grand Junction, Delta, Gunnison, Montrose, Nucla, Ouray, Telluride, Dove Creek, Cortez, Durango, Hermosa, Honeyville, Rockwood, Saguache, Silverton, Lake City, Creede, Pagosa Springs, Fort Morgan, Kiowa, Walsenburg, Del Norte, South Fork, Alamosa, San Luis, Conejos, Buena Vista, Salida, Walden, Central City, Georgetown, Leadville, Fairplay, Canon City and Westcliffe. WHEN...900 AM Thursday August 06 to 900 AM Friday August 07 IMPACTS...Areas of moderate to heavy smoke, from in-state and out- of-state wildfires, will be possible across the advisory area through at least Friday morning. HEALTH INFORMATION...If smoke is thick or becomes thick in your neighborhood you may want to remain indoors. This is especially true for those with heart disease, respiratory illnesses, the very young, and older adults. Consider limiting outdoor activity when moderate to heavy smoke is present. Consider relocating temporarily if smoke is present indoors and is making you ill. If visibility is less than 5 miles in smoke in your neighborhood, smoke has reached levels that are unhealthy.
Severity:  Unknown    Effective:  August 6, 2026, 12:10 pm      Expires:  August 7, 2026, 9:00 am
Area:  Huerfano, CO; Chaffee, CO; Lake, CO; Fremont, CO; Conejos, CO; Saguache, CO; Alamosa, CO; Rio Grande, CO; Custer, CO; Costilla, CO; Mineral, CO


Air Quality Alert issued August 6 at 12:10PM MDT by NWS Denver CO

Summary: The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has issued the following... WHAT...Action Day for Multiple Pollutants. WHERE...Douglas, Jefferson, Denver, western Arapahoe, western Adams, Broomfield, Boulder, Larimer, and Weld Counties WHEN...400 PM Wednesday August 05 to 400 PM Thursday August 06 IMPACTS...Action Day for Multiple Pollutants is now in effect for the Front Range Urban Corridor. Ozone is expected to be in the Moderate to Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups range on Wednesday and Thursday. The highest concentrations of ozone are most likely in the southern and western portions of the Denver Metro area. Fine particulate concentrations are expected to be in the Moderate category on Wednesday, and in the Moderate to Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups range on Thursday. For Colorado air quality conditions, forecasts, and advisories, visit: https://www.colorado.gov/airquality/colorado_summary.aspx If possible, please help us reduce ozone pollution by limiting driving gas and diesel-powered vehicles until at least 4 p.m. Thursday, August 6, 2026. Colorado is also addressing ozone pollution through state policies. For more information about health impacts and how ozone pollution forms in Colorado, visit: https://cdphe.colorado.gov/ozone-pollution-and-your-health HEALTH INFORMATION...Increasing likelihood of respiratory symptoms in sensitive individuals, aggravation of heart or lung disease and premature mortality in people with cardiopulmonary disease and older adults. People with heart or lung disease, older adults, and children should reduce prolonged or heavy exertion.
Severity:  Unknown    Effective:  August 6, 2026, 12:10 pm      Expires:  August 7, 2026, 9:00 am
Area:  Adams, CO; Denver, CO; Boulder, CO; Larimer, CO; Arapahoe, CO; Broomfield, CO; Douglas, CO; Weld, CO; Jefferson, CO


Air Quality Alert issued August 6 at 12:10PM MDT by NWS Denver CO

Summary: The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has issued the following... WHAT...Air Quality Health Advisory for Wildfire Smoke. WHERE...Moffat, Routt, Grand, Rio Blanco, Eagle, Summit, Garfield, Pitkin, Mesa, Delta, Gunnison, Montrose, Ouray, San Miguel, Dolores, Montezuma, La Plata, Saguache, San Juan, Hinsdale, Mineral, Archuleta, Morgan, Elbert, Huerfano, Rio Grande, Alamosa, Costilla, Conejos, Chaffee, Jackson, Gilpin, Clear Creek, Lake, Park, Fremont and Custer Counties. Locations include, but are not limited to Craig, Steamboat Springs, Granby, Hot Sulphur Springs, Kremmling, Meeker, Rangely, Eagle, Vail, Breckenridge, Glenwood Springs, Aspen, Grand Junction, Delta, Gunnison, Montrose, Nucla, Ouray, Telluride, Dove Creek, Cortez, Durango, Hermosa, Honeyville, Rockwood, Saguache, Silverton, Lake City, Creede, Pagosa Springs, Fort Morgan, Kiowa, Walsenburg, Del Norte, South Fork, Alamosa, San Luis, Conejos, Buena Vista, Salida, Walden, Central City, Georgetown, Leadville, Fairplay, Canon City and Westcliffe. WHEN...900 AM Thursday August 06 to 900 AM Friday August 07 IMPACTS...Areas of moderate to heavy smoke, from in-state and out- of-state wildfires, will be possible across the advisory area through at least Friday morning. HEALTH INFORMATION...If smoke is thick or becomes thick in your neighborhood you may want to remain indoors. This is especially true for those with heart disease, respiratory illnesses, the very young, and older adults. Consider limiting outdoor activity when moderate to heavy smoke is present. Consider relocating temporarily if smoke is present indoors and is making you ill. If visibility is less than 5 miles in smoke in your neighborhood, smoke has reached levels that are unhealthy.
Severity:  Unknown    Effective:  August 6, 2026, 12:10 pm      Expires:  August 7, 2026, 9:00 am
Area:  Jackson, CO; Elbert, CO; Grand, CO; Gilpin, CO; Park, CO; Clear Creek, CO; Summit, CO; Morgan, CO


Heat Advisory issued August 6 at 10:18AM MDT until August 8 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO

Summary: * WHAT...High temperatures 104 to 108 expected Friday with overnight low temperatures in the 70s. High temperatures 103 to 107 expected Saturday with overnight low temperatures in the 70s. * WHERE...In Colorado, Grand Valley. In Utah, Arches/Grand Flat and Southeast Utah. * WHEN...For the first Heat Advisory, from 1 PM to 8 PM MDT Friday. For the second Heat Advisory, from 1 PM to 8 PM MDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  August 6, 2026, 10:18 am      Expires:  August 6, 2026, 6:30 pm
Area:  Grand Valley; Southeast Utah; Arches/Grand Flat


Heat Advisory issued August 6 at 10:18AM MDT until August 7 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO

Summary: * WHAT...High temperatures 104 to 108 expected Friday with overnight low temperatures in the 70s. High temperatures 103 to 107 expected Saturday with overnight low temperatures in the 70s. * WHERE...In Colorado, Grand Valley. In Utah, Arches/Grand Flat and Southeast Utah. * WHEN...For the first Heat Advisory, from 1 PM to 8 PM MDT Friday. For the second Heat Advisory, from 1 PM to 8 PM MDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  August 6, 2026, 10:18 am      Expires:  August 6, 2026, 6:30 pm
Area:  Grand Valley; Southeast Utah; Arches/Grand Flat


Air Quality Alert issued August 6 at 10:10AM MDT by NWS Denver CO

Summary: The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has issued the following... WHAT...Action Day for Multiple Pollutants. WHERE...Douglas, Jefferson, Denver, western Arapahoe, western Adams, Broomfield, Boulder, Larimer, and Weld Counties WHEN...400 PM Wednesday August 05 to 400 PM Thursday August 06 IMPACTS...Action Day for Multiple Pollutants is now in effect for the Front Range Urban Corridor. Ozone is expected to be in the Moderate to Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups range on Wednesday and Thursday. The highest concentrations of ozone are most likely in the southern and western portions of the Denver Metro area. Fine particulate concentrations are expected to be in the Moderate category on Wednesday, and in the Moderate to Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups range on Thursday. For Colorado air quality conditions, forecasts, and advisories, visit: https://www.colorado.gov/airquality/colorado_summary.aspx If possible, please help us reduce ozone pollution by limiting driving gas and diesel-powered vehicles until at least 4 p.m. Thursday, August 6, 2026. Colorado is also addressing ozone pollution through state policies. For more information about health impacts and how ozone pollution forms in Colorado, visit: https://cdphe.colorado.gov/ozone-pollution-and-your-health HEALTH INFORMATION...Increasing likelihood of respiratory symptoms in sensitive individuals, aggravation of heart or lung disease and premature mortality in people with cardiopulmonary disease and older adults. People with heart or lung disease, older adults, and children should reduce prolonged or heavy exertion.
Severity:  Unknown    Effective:  August 6, 2026, 10:10 am      Expires:  August 7, 2026, 9:00 am
Area:  Weld, CO; Douglas, CO; Arapahoe, CO; Boulder, CO; Jefferson, CO; Denver, CO; Adams, CO; Broomfield, CO; Larimer, CO


Air Quality Alert issued August 6 at 10:10AM MDT by NWS Denver CO

Summary: The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has issued the following... WHAT...Air Quality Health Advisory for Wildfire Smoke. WHERE...Moffat, Routt, Grand, Rio Blanco, Eagle, Summit, Garfield, Pitkin, Mesa, Delta, Gunnison, Montrose, Ouray, San Miguel, Dolores, Montezuma, La Plata, Saguache, San Juan, Hinsdale, Mineral, Archuleta, Morgan, Elbert, Huerfano, Rio Grande, Alamosa, Costilla, Conejos, Chaffee, Jackson, Gilpin, Clear Creek, Lake, Park, Teller, Fremont and Custer Counties. Locations include, but are not limited to Craig, Steamboat Springs, Granby, Hot Sulphur Springs, Kremmling, Meeker, Rangely, Eagle, Vail, Breckenridge, Glenwood Springs, Aspen, Grand Junction, Delta, Gunnison, Montrose, Nucla, Ouray, Telluride, Dove Creek, Cortez, Durango, Hermosa, Honeyville, Rockwood, Saguache, Silverton, Lake City, Creede, Pagosa Springs, Fort Morgan, Kiowa, Walsenburg, Del Norte, South Fork, Alamosa, San Luis, Conejos, Buena Vista, Salida, Walden, Central City, Georgetown, Leadville, Fairplay, Cripple Creek, Canon City and Westcliffe. WHEN...900 AM Thursday August 06 to 900 AM Friday August 07 IMPACTS...Areas of moderate to heavy smoke, from in-state and out- of-state wildfires, will be possible across the advisory area through at least Friday morning. HEALTH INFORMATION...Public Health Recommendations: If smoke is thick or becomes thick in your neighborhood you may want to remain indoors. This is especially true for those with heart disease, respiratory illnesses, the very young, and older adults. Consider limiting outdoor activity when moderate to heavy smoke is present. Consider relocating temporarily if smoke is present indoors and is making you ill. If visibility is less than 5 miles in smoke in your neighborhood, smoke has reached levels that are unhealthy.
Severity:  Unknown    Effective:  August 6, 2026, 10:10 am      Expires:  August 7, 2026, 9:00 am
Area:  Elbert, CO; Jackson, CO; Clear Creek, CO; Summit, CO; Grand, CO; Gilpin, CO; Morgan, CO; Park, CO


Air Quality Alert issued August 6 at 10:10AM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO

Summary: The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has issued the following... WHAT...Air Quality Health Advisory for Wildfire Smoke. WHERE...Moffat, Routt, Grand, Rio Blanco, Eagle, Summit, Garfield, Pitkin, Mesa, Delta, Gunnison, Montrose, Ouray, San Miguel, Dolores, Montezuma, La Plata, Saguache, San Juan, Hinsdale, Mineral, Archuleta, Morgan, Elbert, Huerfano, Rio Grande, Alamosa, Costilla, Conejos, Chaffee, Jackson, Gilpin, Clear Creek, Lake, Park, Teller, Fremont and Custer Counties. Locations include, but are not limited to Craig, Steamboat Springs, Granby, Hot Sulphur Springs, Kremmling, Meeker, Rangely, Eagle, Vail, Breckenridge, Glenwood Springs, Aspen, Grand Junction, Delta, Gunnison, Montrose, Nucla, Ouray, Telluride, Dove Creek, Cortez, Durango, Hermosa, Honeyville, Rockwood, Saguache, Silverton, Lake City, Creede, Pagosa Springs, Fort Morgan, Kiowa, Walsenburg, Del Norte, South Fork, Alamosa, San Luis, Conejos, Buena Vista, Salida, Walden, Central City, Georgetown, Leadville, Fairplay, Cripple Creek, Canon City and Westcliffe. WHEN...900 AM Thursday August 06 to 900 AM Friday August 07 IMPACTS...Areas of moderate to heavy smoke, from in-state and out- of-state wildfires, will be possible across the advisory area through at least Friday morning. HEALTH INFORMATION...Public Health Recommendations: If smoke is thick or becomes thick in your neighborhood you may want to remain indoors. This is especially true for those with heart disease, respiratory illnesses, the very young, and older adults. Consider limiting outdoor activity when moderate to heavy smoke is present. Consider relocating temporarily if smoke is present indoors and is making you ill. If visibility is less than 5 miles in smoke in your neighborhood, smoke has reached levels that are unhealthy.
Severity:  Unknown    Effective:  August 6, 2026, 10:10 am      Expires:  August 7, 2026, 9:00 am
Area:  Fremont, CO; Chaffee, CO; Costilla, CO; Custer, CO; Saguache, CO; Mineral, CO; Conejos, CO; Rio Grande, CO; Huerfano, CO; Teller, CO; Alamosa, CO; Lake, CO


Air Quality Alert issued August 6 at 10:10AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO

Summary: The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has issued the following... WHAT...Air Quality Health Advisory for Wildfire Smoke. WHERE...Moffat, Routt, Grand, Rio Blanco, Eagle, Summit, Garfield, Pitkin, Mesa, Delta, Gunnison, Montrose, Ouray, San Miguel, Dolores, Montezuma, La Plata, Saguache, San Juan, Hinsdale, Mineral, Archuleta, Morgan, Elbert, Huerfano, Rio Grande, Alamosa, Costilla, Conejos, Chaffee, Jackson, Gilpin, Clear Creek, Lake, Park, Teller, Fremont and Custer Counties. Locations include, but are not limited to Craig, Steamboat Springs, Granby, Hot Sulphur Springs, Kremmling, Meeker, Rangely, Eagle, Vail, Breckenridge, Glenwood Springs, Aspen, Grand Junction, Delta, Gunnison, Montrose, Nucla, Ouray, Telluride, Dove Creek, Cortez, Durango, Hermosa, Honeyville, Rockwood, Saguache, Silverton, Lake City, Creede, Pagosa Springs, Fort Morgan, Kiowa, Walsenburg, Del Norte, South Fork, Alamosa, San Luis, Conejos, Buena Vista, Salida, Walden, Central City, Georgetown, Leadville, Fairplay, Cripple Creek, Canon City and Westcliffe. WHEN...900 AM Thursday August 06 to 900 AM Friday August 07 IMPACTS...Areas of moderate to heavy smoke, from in-state and out- of-state wildfires, will be possible across the advisory area through at least Friday morning. HEALTH INFORMATION...Public Health Recommendations: If smoke is thick or becomes thick in your neighborhood you may want to remain indoors. This is especially true for those with heart disease, respiratory illnesses, the very young, and older adults. Consider limiting outdoor activity when moderate to heavy smoke is present. Consider relocating temporarily if smoke is present indoors and is making you ill. If visibility is less than 5 miles in smoke in your neighborhood, smoke has reached levels that are unhealthy.
Severity:  Unknown    Effective:  August 6, 2026, 10:10 am      Expires:  August 7, 2026, 9:00 am
Area:  Mesa, CO; Montezuma, CO; Garfield, CO; Ouray, CO; Routt, CO; Dolores, CO; Gunnison, CO; Hinsdale, CO; Pitkin, CO; Rio Blanco, CO; Eagle, CO; Moffat, CO; Montrose, CO; San Juan, CO; Delta, CO; Archuleta, CO; La Plata, CO; San Miguel, CO


Air Quality Alert issued August 6 at 9:10AM MDT by NWS Denver CO

Summary: The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has issued the following... WHAT...Air Quality Health Advisory for Wildfire Smoke. WHERE...Moffat, Routt, Grand, Rio Blanco, Eagle, Summit, Garfield, Pitkin, Mesa, Delta, Gunnison, Montrose, Ouray, San Miguel, Dolores, Montezuma, La Plata, Saguache, San Juan, Hinsdale, Mineral, Archuleta, Morgan, Elbert, Huerfano, Rio Grande, Alamosa, Costilla, Conejos, Chaffee, Jackson, Gilpin, Clear Creek, Lake, Park, Teller, Fremont and Custer Counties. Locations include, but are not limited to Craig, Steamboat Springs, Granby, Hot Sulphur Springs, Kremmling, Meeker, Rangely, Eagle, Vail, Breckenridge, Glenwood Springs, Aspen, Grand Junction, Delta, Gunnison, Montrose, Nucla, Ouray, Telluride, Dove Creek, Cortez, Durango, Hermosa, Honeyville, Rockwood, Saguache, Silverton, Lake City, Creede, Pagosa Springs, Fort Morgan, Kiowa, Walsenburg, Del Norte, South Fork, Alamosa, San Luis, Conejos, Buena Vista, Salida, Walden, Central City, Georgetown, Leadville, Fairplay, Cripple Creek, Canon City and Westcliffe. WHEN...900 AM Thursday August 06 to 900 AM Friday August 07 IMPACTS...Areas of moderate to heavy smoke, from in-state and out- of-state wildfires, will be possible across the advisory area through at least Friday morning. HEALTH INFORMATION...Public Health Recommendations: If smoke is thick or becomes thick in your neighborhood you may want to remain indoors. This is especially true for those with heart disease, respiratory illnesses, the very young, and older adults. Consider limiting outdoor activity when moderate to heavy smoke is present. Consider relocating temporarily if smoke is present indoors and is making you ill. If visibility is less than 5 miles in smoke in your neighborhood, smoke has reached levels that are unhealthy.
Severity:  Unknown    Effective:  August 6, 2026, 9:10 am      Expires:  August 7, 2026, 9:00 am
Area:  Summit, CO; Clear Creek, CO; Jackson, CO; Morgan, CO; Gilpin, CO; Elbert, CO; Grand, CO; Park, CO


Air Quality Alert issued August 6 at 9:10AM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO

Summary: The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has issued the following... WHAT...Air Quality Health Advisory for Wildfire Smoke. WHERE...Moffat, Routt, Grand, Rio Blanco, Eagle, Summit, Garfield, Pitkin, Mesa, Delta, Gunnison, Montrose, Ouray, San Miguel, Dolores, Montezuma, La Plata, Saguache, San Juan, Hinsdale, Mineral, Archuleta, Morgan, Elbert, Huerfano, Rio Grande, Alamosa, Costilla, Conejos, Chaffee, Jackson, Gilpin, Clear Creek, Lake, Park, Teller, Fremont and Custer Counties. Locations include, but are not limited to Craig, Steamboat Springs, Granby, Hot Sulphur Springs, Kremmling, Meeker, Rangely, Eagle, Vail, Breckenridge, Glenwood Springs, Aspen, Grand Junction, Delta, Gunnison, Montrose, Nucla, Ouray, Telluride, Dove Creek, Cortez, Durango, Hermosa, Honeyville, Rockwood, Saguache, Silverton, Lake City, Creede, Pagosa Springs, Fort Morgan, Kiowa, Walsenburg, Del Norte, South Fork, Alamosa, San Luis, Conejos, Buena Vista, Salida, Walden, Central City, Georgetown, Leadville, Fairplay, Cripple Creek, Canon City and Westcliffe. WHEN...900 AM Thursday August 06 to 900 AM Friday August 07 IMPACTS...Areas of moderate to heavy smoke, from in-state and out- of-state wildfires, will be possible across the advisory area through at least Friday morning. HEALTH INFORMATION...Public Health Recommendations: If smoke is thick or becomes thick in your neighborhood you may want to remain indoors. This is especially true for those with heart disease, respiratory illnesses, the very young, and older adults. Consider limiting outdoor activity when moderate to heavy smoke is present. Consider relocating temporarily if smoke is present indoors and is making you ill. If visibility is less than 5 miles in smoke in your neighborhood, smoke has reached levels that are unhealthy.
Severity:  Unknown    Effective:  August 6, 2026, 9:10 am      Expires:  August 7, 2026, 9:00 am
Area:  Huerfano, CO; Fremont, CO; Chaffee, CO; Rio Grande, CO; Saguache, CO; Alamosa, CO; Lake, CO; Custer, CO; Teller, CO; Mineral, CO; Conejos, CO; Costilla, CO


Air Quality Alert issued August 6 at 9:10AM MDT by NWS Denver CO

Summary: The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has issued the following... WHAT...Air Quality Health Advisory for Wildfire Smoke. WHERE...Moffat, Routt, Grand, Rio Blanco, Eagle, Summit, Garfield, Pitkin, Mesa, Delta, Gunnison, Montrose, Ouray, San Miguel, Dolores, Montezuma, La Plata, Saguache, San Juan, Hinsdale, Mineral, Archuleta, Morgan, Elbert, Huerfano, Rio Grande, Alamosa, Costilla, Conejos, Chaffee, Jackson, Gilpin, Clear Creek, Lake, Park, Teller, Fremont and Custer Counties. Locations include, but are not limited to Craig, Steamboat Springs, Granby, Hot Sulphur Springs, Kremmling, Meeker, Rangely, Eagle, Vail, Breckenridge, Glenwood Springs, Aspen, Grand Junction, Delta, Gunnison, Montrose, Nucla, Ouray, Telluride, Dove Creek, Cortez, Durango, Hermosa, Honeyville, Rockwood, Saguache, Silverton, Lake City, Creede, Pagosa Springs, Fort Morgan, Kiowa, Walsenburg, Del Norte, South Fork, Alamosa, San Luis, Conejos, Buena Vista, Salida, Walden, Central City, Georgetown, Leadville, Fairplay, Cripple Creek, Canon City and Westcliffe. WHEN...900 AM Thursday August 06 to 900 AM Friday August 07 IMPACTS...Areas of moderate to heavy smoke, from in-state and out- of-state wildfires, will be possible across the advisory area through at least Friday morning. HEALTH INFORMATION...Public Health Recommendations: If smoke is thick or becomes thick in your neighborhood you may want to remain indoors. This is especially true for those with heart disease, respiratory illnesses, the very young, and older adults. Consider limiting outdoor activity when moderate to heavy smoke is present. Consider relocating temporarily if smoke is present indoors and is making you ill. If visibility is less than 5 miles in smoke in your neighborhood, smoke has reached levels that are unhealthy.
Severity:  Unknown    Effective:  August 6, 2026, 9:10 am      Expires:  August 7, 2026, 9:00 am
Area:  Summit, CO; Clear Creek, CO; Jackson, CO; Morgan, CO; Gilpin, CO; Elbert, CO; Grand, CO; Park, CO


Air Quality Alert issued August 6 at 9:10AM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO

Summary: The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has issued the following... WHAT...Air Quality Health Advisory for Wildfire Smoke. WHERE...Moffat, Routt, Grand, Rio Blanco, Eagle, Summit, Garfield, Pitkin, Mesa, Delta, Gunnison, Montrose, Ouray, San Miguel, Dolores, Montezuma, La Plata, Saguache, San Juan, Hinsdale, Mineral, Archuleta, Morgan, Elbert, Huerfano, Rio Grande, Alamosa, Costilla, Conejos, Chaffee, Jackson, Gilpin, Clear Creek, Lake, Park, Teller, Fremont and Custer Counties. Locations include, but are not limited to Craig, Steamboat Springs, Granby, Hot Sulphur Springs, Kremmling, Meeker, Rangely, Eagle, Vail, Breckenridge, Glenwood Springs, Aspen, Grand Junction, Delta, Gunnison, Montrose, Nucla, Ouray, Telluride, Dove Creek, Cortez, Durango, Hermosa, Honeyville, Rockwood, Saguache, Silverton, Lake City, Creede, Pagosa Springs, Fort Morgan, Kiowa, Walsenburg, Del Norte, South Fork, Alamosa, San Luis, Conejos, Buena Vista, Salida, Walden, Central City, Georgetown, Leadville, Fairplay, Cripple Creek, Canon City and Westcliffe. WHEN...900 AM Thursday August 06 to 900 AM Friday August 07 IMPACTS...Areas of moderate to heavy smoke, from in-state and out- of-state wildfires, will be possible across the advisory area through at least Friday morning. HEALTH INFORMATION...Public Health Recommendations: If smoke is thick or becomes thick in your neighborhood you may want to remain indoors. This is especially true for those with heart disease, respiratory illnesses, the very young, and older adults. Consider limiting outdoor activity when moderate to heavy smoke is present. Consider relocating temporarily if smoke is present indoors and is making you ill. If visibility is less than 5 miles in smoke in your neighborhood, smoke has reached levels that are unhealthy.
Severity:  Unknown    Effective:  August 6, 2026, 9:10 am      Expires:  August 7, 2026, 9:00 am
Area:  Huerfano, CO; Fremont, CO; Chaffee, CO; Rio Grande, CO; Saguache, CO; Alamosa, CO; Lake, CO; Custer, CO; Teller, CO; Mineral, CO; Conejos, CO; Costilla, CO


Air Quality Alert issued August 6 at 9:10AM MDT by NWS Denver CO

Summary: The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has issued the following... WHAT...Action Day for Multiple Pollutants. WHERE...Douglas, Jefferson, Denver, western Arapahoe, western Adams, Broomfield, Boulder, Larimer, and Weld Counties WHEN...400 PM Wednesday August 05 to 400 PM Thursday August 06 IMPACTS...Action Day for Multiple Pollutants is now in effect for the Front Range Urban Corridor. Ozone is expected to be in the Moderate to Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups range on Wednesday and Thursday. The highest concentrations of ozone are most likely in the southern and western portions of the Denver Metro area. Fine particulate concentrations are expected to be in the Moderate category on Wednesday, and in the Moderate to Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups range on Thursday. For Colorado air quality conditions, forecasts, and advisories, visit: https://www.colorado.gov/airquality/colorado_summary.aspx If possible, please help us reduce ozone pollution by limiting driving gas and diesel-powered vehicles until at least 4 p.m. Thursday, August 6, 2026. Colorado is also addressing ozone pollution through state policies. For more information about health impacts and how ozone pollution forms in Colorado, visit: https://cdphe.colorado.gov/ozone-pollution-and-your-health HEALTH INFORMATION...Increasing likelihood of respiratory symptoms in sensitive individuals, aggravation of heart or lung disease and premature mortality in people with cardiopulmonary disease and older adults. People with heart or lung disease, older adults, and children should reduce prolonged or heavy exertion.
Severity:  Unknown    Effective:  August 6, 2026, 9:10 am      Expires:  August 7, 2026, 9:00 am
Area:  Broomfield, CO; Larimer, CO; Douglas, CO; Jefferson, CO; Boulder, CO; Adams, CO; Arapahoe, CO; Denver, CO; Weld, CO


Air Quality Alert issued August 6 at 9:10AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO

Summary: The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has issued the following... WHAT...Air Quality Health Advisory for Wildfire Smoke. WHERE...Moffat, Routt, Grand, Rio Blanco, Eagle, Summit, Garfield, Pitkin, Mesa, Delta, Gunnison, Montrose, Ouray, San Miguel, Dolores, Montezuma, La Plata, Saguache, San Juan, Hinsdale, Mineral, Archuleta, Morgan, Elbert, Huerfano, Rio Grande, Alamosa, Costilla, Conejos, Chaffee, Jackson, Gilpin, Clear Creek, Lake, Park, Teller, Fremont and Custer Counties. Locations include, but are not limited to Craig, Steamboat Springs, Granby, Hot Sulphur Springs, Kremmling, Meeker, Rangely, Eagle, Vail, Breckenridge, Glenwood Springs, Aspen, Grand Junction, Delta, Gunnison, Montrose, Nucla, Ouray, Telluride, Dove Creek, Cortez, Durango, Hermosa, Honeyville, Rockwood, Saguache, Silverton, Lake City, Creede, Pagosa Springs, Fort Morgan, Kiowa, Walsenburg, Del Norte, South Fork, Alamosa, San Luis, Conejos, Buena Vista, Salida, Walden, Central City, Georgetown, Leadville, Fairplay, Cripple Creek, Canon City and Westcliffe. WHEN...900 AM Thursday August 06 to 900 AM Friday August 07 IMPACTS...Areas of moderate to heavy smoke, from in-state and out- of-state wildfires, will be possible across the advisory area through at least Friday morning. HEALTH INFORMATION...Public Health Recommendations: If smoke is thick or becomes thick in your neighborhood you may want to remain indoors. This is especially true for those with heart disease, respiratory illnesses, the very young, and older adults. Consider limiting outdoor activity when moderate to heavy smoke is present. Consider relocating temporarily if smoke is present indoors and is making you ill. If visibility is less than 5 miles in smoke in your neighborhood, smoke has reached levels that are unhealthy.
Severity:  Unknown    Effective:  August 6, 2026, 9:10 am      Expires:  August 7, 2026, 9:00 am
Area:  Moffat, CO; Dolores, CO; Pitkin, CO; San Juan, CO; Delta, CO; La Plata, CO; Routt, CO; Eagle, CO; Gunnison, CO; Montezuma, CO; Ouray, CO; San Miguel, CO; Mesa, CO; Montrose, CO; Archuleta, CO; Rio Blanco, CO; Garfield, CO; Hinsdale, CO


Air Quality Alert issued August 6 at 9:10AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO

Summary: The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has issued the following... WHAT...Air Quality Health Advisory for Wildfire Smoke. WHERE...Moffat, Routt, Grand, Rio Blanco, Eagle, Summit, Garfield, Pitkin, Mesa, Delta, Gunnison, Montrose, Ouray, San Miguel, Dolores, Montezuma, La Plata, Saguache, San Juan, Hinsdale, Mineral, Archuleta, Morgan, Elbert, Huerfano, Rio Grande, Alamosa, Costilla, Conejos, Chaffee, Jackson, Gilpin, Clear Creek, Lake, Park, Teller, Fremont and Custer Counties. Locations include, but are not limited to Craig, Steamboat Springs, Granby, Hot Sulphur Springs, Kremmling, Meeker, Rangely, Eagle, Vail, Breckenridge, Glenwood Springs, Aspen, Grand Junction, Delta, Gunnison, Montrose, Nucla, Ouray, Telluride, Dove Creek, Cortez, Durango, Hermosa, Honeyville, Rockwood, Saguache, Silverton, Lake City, Creede, Pagosa Springs, Fort Morgan, Kiowa, Walsenburg, Del Norte, South Fork, Alamosa, San Luis, Conejos, Buena Vista, Salida, Walden, Central City, Georgetown, Leadville, Fairplay, Cripple Creek, Canon City and Westcliffe. WHEN...900 AM Thursday August 06 to 900 AM Friday August 07 IMPACTS...Areas of moderate to heavy smoke, from in-state and out- of-state wildfires, will be possible across the advisory area through at least Friday morning. HEALTH INFORMATION...Public Health Recommendations: If smoke is thick or becomes thick in your neighborhood you may want to remain indoors. This is especially true for those with heart disease, respiratory illnesses, the very young, and older adults. Consider limiting outdoor activity when moderate to heavy smoke is present. Consider relocating temporarily if smoke is present indoors and is making you ill. If visibility is less than 5 miles in smoke in your neighborhood, smoke has reached levels that are unhealthy.
Severity:  Unknown    Effective:  August 6, 2026, 9:10 am      Expires:  August 7, 2026, 9:00 am
Area:  Moffat, CO; Dolores, CO; Pitkin, CO; San Juan, CO; Delta, CO; La Plata, CO; Routt, CO; Eagle, CO; Gunnison, CO; Montezuma, CO; Ouray, CO; San Miguel, CO; Mesa, CO; Montrose, CO; Archuleta, CO; Rio Blanco, CO; Garfield, CO; Hinsdale, CO


Red Flag Warning issued August 5 at 9:41PM MDT until August 6 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO

Summary: 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 noon to 8 PM MDT Thursday. * AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 292 North Fork Forecast Area and Fire Weather Zone 293 Gunnison Basin Forecast Area. * TIMING...From noon to 8 PM MDT Thursday. * WINDS...Northwest 5 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...6 to 11 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  August 5, 2026, 9:41 pm      Expires:  August 6, 2026, 2:30 pm
Area:  North Fork; Gunnison Basin