Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued April 17 at 11:33PM MDT until April 18 at 7:00PM MDT by NWS Denver CO
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 17, 2026 - 10:33pm
Expires:
April 18, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
The National Weather Service in Denver has issued a Red Flag
Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect
from 1 PM to 7 PM MDT Saturday.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 242, 244, 248, 249, 250 and
251.
* TIMING...From 1 PM to 7 PM MDT Saturday.
* WINDS...Northwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 9 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:
Northeast Weld County; Morgan County; Logan County; Washington County; Sedgwick County; Phillips County
Forcast Office:
NWS Denver CO
Sender: