Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued July 1 at 12:53AM MDT until July 1 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Denver CO
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 30, 2026 - 11:53pm
Expires:
July 1, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS EXPECTED FOR SOUTH PARK, THE
SOUTHERN FOOTHILLS, AND THE PALMER DIVIDE 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 to the south of I-70 with gusts up to 35 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 today to 8 PM MDT this evening. The Fire Weather Watch
is no longer in effect.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 214, 216 and 241.
* TIMING...From noon today to 8 PM MDT this evening.
* WINDS...South 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 8 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:
Central and Southeast Park County; Jefferson and West Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet/Gilpin/Clear Creek/Northeast Park Counties Below 9000 Feet; Elbert/Central and East Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet
Forcast Office:
NWS Denver CO
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