Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued May 13 at 11:43AM MDT until May 14 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Denver CO
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 13, 2026 - 10:43am
Expires:
May 14, 2026 - 5:00am
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 The Fire Weather Watch is no
longer in effect.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 238, 242, 248, 250 and 251.
* TIMING...From 11 AM to 9 PM MDT Thursday.
* WINDS...Northwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 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:
Larimer County Below 6000 Feet/Northwest Weld County; Northeast Weld County; Logan County; Sedgwick County; Phillips County
Forcast Office:
NWS Denver CO
Sender: