Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued April 2 at 12:57PM MDT until April 3 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Denver CO
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 2, 2026 - 11:57am
Expires:
April 2, 2026 - 11:15pm
Description:
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 6 PM MDT FRIDAY FOR
WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR SOUTHERN LINCOLN COUNTY...
The National Weather Service in Denver has issued a Red Flag
Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect
from noon to 6 PM MDT Friday.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 247.
* TIMING...For the first Red Flag Warning, until 8 PM MDT this
evening. For the second Red Flag Warning, from noon to 6 PM
MDT Friday.
* WINDS...West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 11 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:
Southeast Elbert County Below 6000 Feet/South Lincoln County
Forcast Office:
NWS Denver CO
Sender: