Red Flag Warning
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT
643 AM MDT Tue Jul 7 2026
UTZ492-495-497-498-080445-
/O.NEW.KSLC.FW.W.0015.260707T1800Z-260709T0300Z/
Central Utah West Desert-Color Country West Desert-Mojave Desert-
Grand Staircase-
643 AM MDT Tue Jul 7 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 PM MDT
WEDNESDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER
ZONES 492, 495, 497, AND 498...
The National Weather Service in Salt Lake City has issued a Red
Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in
effect from noon today to 9 PM MDT Wednesday.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 492 Central Utah West
Desert, Fire Weather Zone 495 Color Country West Desert, Fire
Weather Zone 497 Mojave Desert and Fire Weather Zone 498 Grand
Staircase.
* WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph during
the afternoon and evening hours today and Wednesday, with weaker
winds during the overnight hours.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Daytime humidities as low as 10 percent
today and 8 percent on Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Critical fire weather conditions are expected. Any
new fire starts or existing fires may spread rapidly.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are
either occurring now...or are imminent. A combination of strong
winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.
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URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT
643 AM MDT Tue Jul 7 2026
UTZ493-496-080445-
/O.NEW.KSLC.FW.W.0015.260708T1800Z-260709T0300Z/
Central Utah Mountains-Color Country Mountains-
643 AM MDT Tue Jul 7 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM MDT WEDNESDAY FOR
WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 493 AND
496...
The National Weather Service in Salt Lake City has issued a Red
Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in
effect from noon to 9 PM MDT Wednesday.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 493 Central Utah Mountains
and Fire Weather Zone 496 Color Country Mountains.
* WINDS...Southwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 percent.
* IMPACTS...Critical fire weather conditions are expected. Any
new fire starts or existing fires may spread rapidly.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are
either occurring now...or are imminent. A combination of strong
winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.
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For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/saltlakecity
Air Quality Alert
COC013-014-069-123-059-031-001-035-005-072200-
Boulder-Broomfield-Larimer-Weld-Jefferson-Denver-Adams-
Douglas-Arapahoe-
410 PM MDT Mon Jul 6 2026
...OZONE ACTION DAY ALERT FROM 400 PM MONDAY UNTIL 400 PM
TUESDAY...
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has
issued the following...
WHAT...Ozone Action Day Alert.
WHERE...Douglas, Jefferson, Denver, western Arapahoe, western
Adams, Broomfield, Boulder, Larimer, and Weld Counties
WHEN...400 PM Monday July 06 to 400 PM Tuesday July 07
IMPACTS...Ozone Action Day Alert is now in effect for the Front
Range Urban Corridor. Hot and smoky weather conditions will
result in ozone concentrations reaching the Unhealthy for
Sensitive Groups category Monday afternoon and evening, with
Unhealthy levels of ozone possible in northern and western parts
of the Denver metro area. Additionally, particle pollution is
elevated due to wildfire smoke. Ozone could reach the Unhealthy
for Sensitive Groups category again Tuesday afternoon and evening.
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.
Tuesday, July 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...Greater likelihood of respiratory symptoms
and breathing difficulty in active children and adults and people
with lung disease, such as asthma; possible respiratory effects in
general population. People with heart or lung disease, older
adults, and children should avoid prolonged or heavy exertion.
Everyone else should reduce prolonged or heavy exertion.
$$
COC079-043-101-065-109-015-027-071500-
Mineral-Fremont-Pueblo-Lake-Saguache-Chaffee-Custer-
410 PM MDT Mon Jul 6 2026
...AIR QUALITY HEALTH ADVISORY FOR WILDFIRE SMOKE FROM 900 AM
MONDAY UNTIL 900 AM TUESDAY...
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has
issued the following...
WHAT...Air Quality Health Advisory for Wildfire Smoke.
WHERE...Delta, Montrose, San Miguel, Dolores, Ouray, Montezuma, La
Plata, San Juan, Hinsdale, Mineral, Saguache, Gunnison, Chaffee,
Lake, Summit, Custer, Pueblo, Fremont, Park and Mesa Counties.
Locations include, but are not limited to Delta, Montrose, Nucla,
Telluride, Dove Creek, Ouray, Cortez, Durango, Hermosa,
Honeyville, Rockwood, Silverton, Lake City, Creede, Saguache,
Gunnison, Buena Vista, Salida, Leadville, Breckenridge,
Westcliffe, Pueblo, Canon City, Fairplay and Grand Junction.
WHEN...900 AM Monday July 06 to 900 AM Tuesday July 07
IMPACTS...Moderate to heavy smoke from several wildfires in
Colorado and Utah will be possible within the advisory area
through at least Tuesday morning.
HEALTH INFORMATION...Public Health Recommendations: If smoke is
thick or becomes thick in your neighborhood you may want to remain
indoors. This is especially true for those with heart disease,
respiratory illnesses, the very young, and older adults. Consider
limiting outdoor activity when moderate to heavy smoke is present.
Consider relocating temporarily if smoke is present indoors and is
making you ill. If visibility is less than 5 miles in smoke in
your neighborhood, smoke has reached levels that are unhealthy.
$$
COC029-113-077-111-053-033-051-067-091-085-083-071500-
Delta-San Miguel-Mesa-San Juan-Hinsdale-Dolores-Gunnison-La
Plata-Ouray-Montrose-Montezuma-
410 PM MDT Mon Jul 6 2026
...AIR QUALITY HEALTH ADVISORY FOR WILDFIRE SMOKE FROM 900 AM
MONDAY UNTIL 900 AM TUESDAY...
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has
issued the following...
WHAT...Air Quality Health Advisory for Wildfire Smoke.
WHERE...Delta, Montrose, San Miguel, Dolores, Ouray, Montezuma, La
Plata, San Juan, Hinsdale, Mineral, Saguache, Gunnison, Chaffee,
Lake, Summit, Custer, Pueblo, Fremont, Park and Mesa Counties.
Locations include, but are not limited to Delta, Montrose, Nucla,
Telluride, Dove Creek, Ouray, Cortez, Durango, Hermosa,
Honeyville, Rockwood, Silverton, Lake City, Creede, Saguache,
Gunnison, Buena Vista, Salida, Leadville, Breckenridge,
Westcliffe, Pueblo, Canon City, Fairplay and Grand Junction.
WHEN...900 AM Monday July 06 to 900 AM Tuesday July 07
IMPACTS...Moderate to heavy smoke from several wildfires in
Colorado and Utah will be possible within the advisory area
through at least Tuesday 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.
$$
COC117-093-071500-
Summit-Park-
410 PM MDT Mon Jul 6 2026
...AIR QUALITY HEALTH ADVISORY FOR WILDFIRE SMOKE FROM 900 AM
MONDAY UNTIL 900 AM TUESDAY...
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has
issued the following...
WHAT...Air Quality Health Advisory for Wildfire Smoke.
WHERE...Delta, Montrose, San Miguel, Dolores, Ouray, Montezuma, La
Plata, San Juan, Hinsdale, Mineral, Saguache, Gunnison, Chaffee,
Lake, Summit, Custer, Pueblo, Fremont, Park and Mesa Counties.
Locations include, but are not limited to Delta, Montrose, Nucla,
Telluride, Dove Creek, Ouray, Cortez, Durango, Hermosa,
Honeyville, Rockwood, Silverton, Lake City, Creede, Saguache,
Gunnison, Buena Vista, Salida, Leadville, Breckenridge,
Westcliffe, Pueblo, Canon City, Fairplay and Grand Junction.
WHEN...900 AM Monday July 06 to 900 AM Tuesday July 07
IMPACTS...Moderate to heavy smoke from several wildfires in
Colorado and Utah will be possible within the advisory area
through at least Tuesday morning.
HEALTH INFORMATION...Public Health Recommendations: If smoke is
thick or becomes thick in your neighborhood you may want to remain
indoors. This is especially true for those with heart disease,
respiratory illnesses, the very young, and older adults. Consider
limiting outdoor activity when moderate to heavy smoke is present.
Consider relocating temporarily if smoke is present indoors and is
making you ill. If visibility is less than 5 miles in smoke in
your neighborhood, smoke has reached levels that are unhealthy.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
1249 AM MDT Tue Jul 7 2026
COZ058>089-093>099-080700-
Western Mosquito Range/East Lake County Above 11000 Feet-
Leadville Vicinity/Lake County Below 11000 Feet-
Eastern Sawatch Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
Western Chaffee County Between 9000 and 11000 Feet-
Central Chaffee County Below 9000 Feet-
Western Mosquito Range/East Chaffee County Above 9000 Feet-
Saguache County West of Continental Divide Below 10000 Feet-
Saguache County East of Continental Divide Below 10000 Feet-
La Garita Mountains Above 10000 Feet-
Upper Rio Grande Valley/Eastern San Juan Mountains Below
10000 Feet-Eastern San Juan Mountains Above 10000 Feet-
Del Norte Vicinity/Northern San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Alamosa Vicinity/Central San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Southern San Luis Valley-
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 8500 And 11000 Feet-
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 7500 and 11000 Feet-
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
Northwestern Fremont County Above 8500 Feet-
Western/Central Fremont County Below 8500 Feet-
Wet Mountain Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Wet Mountains between 6300 and 10000 Feet-
Wet Mountains Above 10000 Feet-
Teller County/Rampart Range Above 7500 Feet/Pikes Peak Between
7500 And 11000 Feet-Pikes Peak Above 11000 Feet-
Canon City Vicinity/Eastern Fremont County-
Northern El Paso County/Monument Ridge/Rampart Range Below
7500 Feet-
Colorado Springs Vicinity/Southern El Paso County/Rampart Range
Below 7400 Feet-Pueblo Vicinity/Pueblo County Below 6300 Feet-
Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 Feet-
Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Feet-
Crowley County-La Junta Vicinity/Otero County-
Eastern Las Animas County-Western Kiowa County-
Eastern Kiowa County-Las Animas Vicinity/Bent County-
Lamar Vicinity/Prowers County-Springfield Vicinity/Baca County-
1249 AM MDT Tue Jul 7 2026
This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of central...east
central...south central and southeast Colorado.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
Scattered showers and thunderstorms will develop over the
mountains this afternoon with isolated storms pushing off into the
adjacent plains this evening. The main risk with thunderstorms
will be gusty outflow winds up to 50 mph and spotty moderate to
heavy rainfall. This rainfall will be capable of producing
localized flash flooding if they directly impact the newer burn
scars.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday
Scattered to numerous afternoon and evening showers and
thunderstorms can be expected for Wednesday through Friday with
the focus gradually shifting eastward into the southeast plains
by Friday. Erratic wind gusts up to 50 mph, small hail, and
locally heavy rainfall will be possible with thunderstorms on
Wednesday, while a few strong to severe thunderstorms will be
possible across the southeast plains Thursday and possibly
Friday. Hail up to 1.5 inches in diameter and wind gusts 60 mph or
more will be possible with severe thunderstorms across the
southeast plains. If a stronger storm directly impacts the burn
scars any of these days, localized flash flooding and ash flows
will be possible.
It heats up and dries out over the weekend then thunderstorm
chances increase again early next week.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Weather conditions that meet reporting criteria for spotters will
be possible over portions of the region.
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