Red Flag Warning issued March 20 at 12:46PM MDT until March 21 at 10:00PM MDT by NWS Denver CO
...WIDESPREAD CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS PEAKING SATURDAY...
All-time record March heat, exceptionally low humidity, and
periods of breezy winds will continue to drive critical fire
weather conditions through Saturday. Today, the highest fire
danger will be localized to the Cheyenne Ridge and vicinity where
winds will be strongest. Breezy winds will become expansive on
Saturday coinciding with highly anomalous heat and single-digit
humidity, extending into the foothills and high mountain valleys.
The National Weather Service in Denver has issued a Red Flag
Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect
from 2 PM to 10 PM MDT Saturday. The Fire Weather Watch is no
longer in effect.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 239, 240, 241, 243, 244,
245, 248 and 250.
* TIMING...From 2 PM to 10 PM MDT Saturday.
* WINDS...West 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 3 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.
Varoitus voimassa la klo 22:00 - su klo 6:00
