Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued March 29 at 12:19PM MDT until March 30 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Denver CO
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 29, 2026 - 11:19am
Expires:
March 29, 2026 - 11:15pm
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 8 PM MDT Monday. The Fire Weather Watch is no
longer in effect.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 215, 216, 238, 239, 240,
242 and 243.
* TIMING...From 11 AM to 8 PM MDT Monday.
* WINDS...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph in the plains
and 40 mph in the foothills.
* 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 and Boulder Counties Between 6000 and 9000 Feet; Jefferson and West Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet/Gilpin/Clear Creek/Northeast Park Counties Below 9000 Feet; Larimer County Below 6000 Feet/Northwest Weld County; Boulder And Jefferson Counties Below 6000 Feet/West Broomfield County; North Douglas County Below 6000 Feet/Denver/West Adams and Arapahoe Counties/East Broomfield County; Northeast Weld County; Central and South Weld County
Forcast Office:
NWS Denver CO
Sender: