Red Flag Warning issued March 12 at 12:50PM MDT until March 13 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Denver CO
The National Weather Service in Denver has issued a Red Flag
Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect
from 11 AM to 8 PM MDT Friday. A Fire Weather Watch has also been
issued. This Fire Weather Watch for wind and low relative
humidity is in effect from Saturday morning through Saturday
evening. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 238, 239, 240, 241, 242,
243, 244, 245, 246, 247, 248 and 249.
* TIMING...For the first Red Flag Warning, until 9 PM MDT this
evening. For the second Red Flag Warning, from 11 AM to 8 PM
MDT Friday. For the Fire Weather Watch, from Saturday morning
through Saturday evening.
* WINDS...On Thursday, west 30 to 60 mph with gusts up to 90 mph,
strongest winds near the Cheyenne Ridge. On Friday, west winds
25 to 35 with gusts around 35 to 50 mph. On Saturday, west winds
25 to 35 with gusts around 40 to 60 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 percent.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be favorable for rapid fire spread.
Avoid outdoor burning and any activity that may produce a
spark and start a wildfire.
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now....or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.
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