Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued April 13 at 3:00AM MDT until April 13 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Denver CO
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 13, 2026 - 2:00am
Expires:
April 13, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 214, 216, 238, 241, 242,
246 and 247.
* TIMING...From 11 AM this morning to 8 PM MDT this evening.
* WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts around 30 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.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Central and Southeast Park County; Jefferson and West Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet/Gilpin/Clear Creek/Northeast Park Counties Below 9000 Feet; Larimer County Below 6000 Feet/Northwest Weld County; Elbert/Central and East Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet; Northeast Weld County; North and Northeast Elbert County Below 6000 Feet/North Lincoln County; Southeast Elbert County Below 6000 Feet/South Lincoln County
Forcast Office:
NWS Denver CO
Sender: