Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued July 1 at 12:40PM MDT until July 2 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Denver CO
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 1, 2026 - 11:40am
Expires:
July 1, 2026 - 7:30pm
Description:
...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS EXPECTED FOR SOUTH PARK, THE
SOUTHERN FOOTHILLS, AND THE PALMER DIVIDE TODAY...POTENTIALLY
CONTINUING THROUGH FRIDAY...
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM MDT THURSDAY FOR
WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR SOUTH PARK...
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 Thursday.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 214.
* TIMING...For the first Red Flag Warning, until 8 PM MDT this
evening. For the second Red Flag Warning, from noon to 8 PM
MDT Thursday.
* WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 7 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
Forcast Office:
NWS Denver CO
Sender: