Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued June 22 at 12:18PM MDT until June 23 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Denver CO
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 22, 2026 - 11:18am
Expires:
June 22, 2026 - 7:30pm
Description:
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 8 PM MDT Tuesday. The Fire Weather Watch is no
longer in effect.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 212, 213 and 217.
* TIMING...From noon to 8 PM MDT Tuesday.
* WINDS...West 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:
South and Southeast Grand/West Central and Southwest Boulder/Gilpin/Clear Creek/Summit/North and West Park Counties Above 9000 Feet; Grand and Summit Counties Below 9000 Feet; West Jackson and West Grand Counties Above 9000 Feet
Forcast Office:
NWS Denver CO
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