Red Flag Warning Issued for Denver and Colorado Eastern Plains Through Thursday Night
A Red Flag Warning is in effect for the Denver metro area and Colorado's eastern plains this Thursday, with wind gusts up to 60 mph and low humidity creating critical fire conditions.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Denver has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity. This alert, which replaces the previous Fire Weather Watch, was issued by the NWS office in Denver/Boulder (KBOU).
Affected Areas
The warning impacts the I-25 corridor and the eastern plains of Colorado, specifically covering:
- Denver and East Broomfield County
- North Douglas County (below 6,000 feet)
- West, Central, and East Adams and Arapahoe Counties
- Northeast, Central, and South Weld County
- Morgan, Logan, Washington, Sedgwick, and Phillips Counties
What You Should Do
Residents in the affected zones should avoid all outdoor burning and any activities 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. The combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. Residents are advised to prepare for hazardous conditions.
Expected Conditions
- Winds: West winds are expected to range from 20 to 35 mph, with powerful gusts reaching up to 60 mph.
- Humidity: Relative humidity levels are forecast to drop as low as 13 percent.
- Impacts: These conditions will be highly favorable for rapid fire spread.
Timeline
The Red Flag Warning is effective from 11:00 AM MDT to 9:00 PM MDT on Thursday, March 12.
Source: NOAA Official Notice
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