Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued June 29 at 1:34PM MDT until June 29 at 7:00PM MDT by NWS Denver CO
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 29, 2026 - 12:34pm
Expires:
June 29, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
...PROLONGED CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS EXPECTED FOR THE
HIGH COUNTRY TODAY AND AGAIN ON TUESDAY...POTENTIALLY CONTINUING
THROUGH FRIDAY...
A warm and dry airmass will coincide with gusty west and
southwest winds today and Tuesday, and could potentially continue
through Friday. Sustained winds are expected to be 15 to 30 mph
across much of the high country this 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
until 7 PM MDT this evening.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 241, 246 and 247.
* TIMING...Until 7 PM MDT this evening.
* WINDS...Southwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Between 5 and 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:
Elbert/Central and East Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet; North and Northeast Elbert County Below 6000 Feet/North Lincoln County; Southeast Elbert County Below 6000 Feet/South Lincoln County
Forcast Office:
NWS Denver CO
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