Colorado Severe Red Flag Warning | Effective 07/02/2026 12:43

Headline: 
Red Flag Warning issued July 2 at 1:43PM MDT until July 2 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Denver CO
Event: 
Red Flag Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 2, 2026 - 12:43pm
Expires: 
July 2, 2026 - 7:30pm
Description: 
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 7 PM MDT FRIDAY 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 7 PM MDT Friday. * 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 7 PM MDT Friday. * WINDS...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 6 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