Headline:
Fire Weather Watch issued June 30 at 2:49AM MDT until July 1 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Denver CO
Event:
Fire Weather Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
June 30, 2026 - 1:49am
Expires:
June 30, 2026 - 10:00am
Description:
...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS EXPECTED FOR THE HIGH COUNTRY
TODAY...POTENTIALLY CONTINUING THROUGH FRIDAY...
A warm and dry airmass will coincide with gusty west and
southwest winds today. Sustained winds are expected to be 15 to
25 mph across much of the high country with gusts up to 40 mph,
strongest for exposed areas and higher elevations. These
conditions will drive very high fire danger across the warned
area. Any new starts or established fires will likely spread
rapidly under these conditions.
The National Weather Service in Denver has issued a Fire Weather
Watch for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from
Wednesday afternoon through Wednesday evening.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 241.
* TIMING...From Wednesday afternoon through Wednesday evening.
* WINDS...South 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 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 Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.
Area Description:
Elbert/Central and East Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet
Forcast Office:
NWS Denver CO
Sender: