Weather Alerts For Ouray, CO

# HEADLINE -------------------- THIS IS A PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION FOR SOUTHWESTERN COLORADO AND SOUTHEASTERN UTAH FOR AREAS AROUND ONGOING WILDFIRES PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 10 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 291 # SUMMARY -------------------- Several large wildfires developed across the region yesterday and exhibited extreme wildfire behavior. Atmospheric conditions are on track to be similar today as yesterday, and thus rapid wildfire spread will again be possible. The most concerning conditions are generally located near current wildfires, but any new wildfire development will also be capable of extreme behavior. 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 today to 10 PM MDT this evening. - THIS IS A PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION FOR SOUTHWESTERN COLORADO AND SOUTHEASTERN UTAH. # DETAILS -------------------- AFFECTED AREA In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 291 Northern San Juan Forecast Area. TIMING From noon today to 10 PM MDT this evening. WINDS Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. RELATIVE HUMIDITY 10 to 15 percent. IMPACTS Extreme fire danger is expected. Fires will spread uncontrollably and could be very destructive. ISSUED AT Sunday, June 28, 2026 at 8:25 AM MDT ISSUED BY National Weather Service Grand Junction CO HEADER URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE # PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS -------------------- This is a Particularly Dangerous Situation that poses a significant threat to life and property in the event of a wildfire start. Residents are urged to assemble an emergency supply kit and know their evacuations routes. In some cases, safe and timely evacuation may not be possible should a fire approach. Have multiple ways to receive instructions from emergency services, and evacuate if ordered to or if a fire approaches. # AREAS AFFECTED -------------------- Northern San Juan Forecast Area

# HEADLINE -------------------- AIR QUALITY HEALTH ADVISORY FOR WILDFIRE SMOKE FROM 900 AM SUNDAY UNTIL 900 AM MONDAY # SUMMARY -------------------- The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has issued the following... WHAT...Air Quality Health Advisory for Wildfire Smoke. # DETAILS -------------------- WHERE Dolores, San Miguel, Ouray, Montrose, Gunnison, Delta, Mesa, Pitkin, Chaffee, Lake, Park, Garfield, Eagle, Summit, Clear Creek, Gilpin, Rio Blanco, Routt, Grand, Moffat, Jackson and northern Montezuma Counties. Locations include, but are not limited to Dove Creek, Telluride, Ouray, Montrose, Nucla, Gunnison, Delta, Grand Junction, Aspen, Buena Vista, Salida, Leadville, Fairplay, Glenwood Springs, Eagle, Vail, Breckenridge, Georgetown, Central City, Meeker, Rangely, Steamboat Springs, Granby, Hot Sulphur Springs, Kremmling, Craig, and Walden. WHEN 900 AM Sunday June 28 to 900 AM Monday June 29 IMPACTS Areas near and downwind of large fires in southwestern Colorado and southeastern Utah could have periods of moderate to heavy smoke through at least Monday 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. ISSUED AT Sunday, June 28, 2026 at 9:10 AM MDT ISSUED BY Relayed by National Weather Service Grand Junction CO HEADER Air Quality Alert Message | Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment # AREAS AFFECTED -------------------- Dolores, Delta, Eagle, Garfield, Gunnison, Mesa, Moffat, Montezuma, Montrose, Ouray, Pitkin, Rio Blanco, Routt, San Miguel