Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued April 16 at 12:33PM MDT until April 16 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Denver CO
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 16, 2026 - 11:33am
Expires:
April 16, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description:
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 214, 216, 241, 245, 246,
247 and 249.
* TIMING...Until 9 PM MDT this evening.
* WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 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 Southeast Park County; Jefferson and West Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet/Gilpin/Clear Creek/Northeast Park Counties Below 9000 Feet; Elbert/Central and East Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet; Central and East Adams and Arapahoe Counties; North and Northeast Elbert County Below 6000 Feet/North Lincoln County; Southeast Elbert County Below 6000 Feet/South Lincoln County; Washington County
Forcast Office:
NWS Denver CO
Sender: