Colorado Severe Red Flag Warning | Effective 06/28/2026 11:40

...PROLONGED CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS EXPECTED FOR THE HIGH COUNTRY TODAY AND AGAIN ON MONDAY...POTENTIALLY CONTINUING THROUGH THE UPCOMING WEEK... A warm and dry airmass will coincide with gusty west and southwest winds today and Monday, and could potentially continue through most of the upcoming week. Sustained winds are expected to exceed 20 to 30 mph across much of the high country Sunday afternoon, with gusts up to 45 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 Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from noon to 9 PM MDT Monday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 212, 213, 214 and 216. * TIMING...For the first Red Flag Warning, until 9 PM MDT this evening. For the second Red Flag Warning, from noon to 9 PM MDT Monday. * WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph both Sunday and Monday. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Between 9 and 14 percent both Sunday and Monday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be favorable for rapid fire spread. Avoid outdoor burning and any activity that may produce a spark and start a wildfire.