Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued June 29 at 12:48PM MDT until June 30 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Denver CO
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 29, 2026 - 11:48am
Expires:
June 29, 2026 - 8:30pm
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
from noon to 9 PM MDT Tuesday. The Fire Weather Watch is no
longer in effect.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 211, 217 and 218.
* TIMING...From noon to 9 PM MDT Tuesday.
* WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Between 10 and 15 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:
Jackson County Below 9000 Feet; West Jackson and West Grand Counties Above 9000 Feet; South and East Jackson/Larimer/North and Northeast Grand/Northwest Boulder Counties Above 9000 Feet
Forcast Office:
NWS Denver CO
Sender: