Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued April 15 at 11:33PM MDT until April 16 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Denver CO
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 15, 2026 - 10:33pm
Expires:
April 16, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
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 9 PM MDT Thursday. The Fire Weather Watch is no
longer in effect.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 245 and 249.
* TIMING...From 11 AM to 9 PM MDT Thursday.
* WINDS...South to southwest winds increasing to 15 to 20 mph
with gusts up to 30 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 8 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 East Adams and Arapahoe Counties; Washington County
Forcast Office:
NWS Denver CO
Sender: