Red Flag Warning Issued for Little Snake and White River Areas in Colorado
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NOAA issued it on April 10, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for the Little Snake and White River regions in Colorado, effective from noon to 8 PM MDT on April 10, 2026, due to gusty winds and low humidity.
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- Record type
- Red Flag Warning
- Affected area
- Northwestern Colorado
- Issued
- April 10, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Grand Junction CO
Fire-weather notices describe conditions that can support rapid fire spread; they do not report that a fire is present. Check local emergency sources for any active incident.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Northwestern Colorado.
Alert Details
A Red Flag Warning has been issued by the NWS Grand Junction CO. It is effective from noon to 8 PM MDT on April 10, 2026.
Affected Areas
The warning affects the Little Snake and White River areas in Colorado, specifically Fire Weather Zones 200 and 202 below 8000 feet.
What You Should Do
Prepare for critical fire weather conditions. Exercise extreme caution with any outdoor burning, as fires can catch and spread quickly due to strong winds, low relative humidity, and dry fuels.
Expected Conditions
Gusty winds from the southwest at 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph, and relative humidity between 12 to 17 percent, combined with dry fuels.
Timeline
The alert is effective from 12:00 PM MDT to 8:00 PM MDT on April 10, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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