WWUS85 KBOU 250913 RFWBOU URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Denver/Boulder CO 213 AM MST Sun Feb 25 2024 West winds will strengthen today and combine with very low humidity (locally into the single digits) to result in widespread critical fire weather conditions for the lower elevations. The strongest winds and highest fire danger will be focused across areas closest to the foothills. There, Red Flag conditions may persist for a prolonged period, extending through late evening as winds increase late in the day. On Monday, winds will strengthen considerably, with gusts above 40-50 mph becoming widespread for the lower elevations. Although some moderation in humidity levels is anticipated (some warned areas may bottom out between 15-20%), critical conditions are likely given the substantial wind speeds. An additional northward expansion of headlines remains possible for Monday if humidity trends lower. COZ246-247-252215- /O.NEW.KBOU.FW.A.0002.240226T1800Z-240227T0100Z/ /O.EXA.KBOU.FW.W.0003.240225T1800Z-240226T0100Z/ North and Northeast Elbert County Below 6000 Feet/North Lincoln County- Southeast Elbert County Below 6000 Feet/South Lincoln County- 213 AM MST Sun Feb 25 2024 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM MST THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR LINCOLN COUNTY... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR LINCOLN COUNTY... The National Weather Service in Denver has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 11 AM this morning to 6 PM MST this evening. A Fire Weather Watch has also been issued. This Fire Weather Watch for wind and low relative humidity is in effect from Monday morning through Monday afternoon. * Affected Area...Fire Weather Zones 246 and 247. * Timing...Red Flag Warning from 11AM to 6PM today. Fire Weather Watch from 11AM to 6PM Monday. * Winds...Today, west 15 mph with gusts to 25 mph. Monday, west 25 to 35 mph with gusts as high as 50 mph. * Relative Humidity...As low as 8 percent today, and 13% Monday. * Impacts...Conditions will be favorable for rapid fire spread. Avoid outdoor burning and any activity that may produce a spark and start a wildfire. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings. && $$ COZ243>245-248>251-252215- /O.EXA.KBOU.FW.W.0003.240225T1800Z-240226T0100Z/ Central and South Weld County-Morgan County- Central and East Adams and Arapahoe Counties-Logan County- Washington County-Sedgwick County-Phillips County- 213 AM MST Sun Feb 25 2024 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM MST THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE NORTHERN AND EASTERN PLAINS... The National Weather Service in Denver has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 11 AM this morning to 6 PM MST this evening. * Affected Area...Fire Weather Zones 243, 244, 245, 248, 249, 250 and 251. * Timing...Red Flag Warning from 11AM to 6PM today. * Winds...West 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * Relative Humidity...As low as 8 percent. * Impacts...Conditions will be favorable for rapid fire spread. Avoid outdoor burning and any activity that may produce a spark and start a wildfire. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now....or will shortly. A combination of strong winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. && $$ COZ239>241-252215- /O.NEW.KBOU.FW.A.0002.240226T1800Z-240227T0100Z/ /O.EXT.KBOU.FW.W.0003.240225T1600Z-240226T0700Z/ Boulder And Jefferson Counties Below 6000 Feet/West Broomfield County- North Douglas County Below 6000 Feet/Denver/West Adams and Arapahoe Counties/East Broomfield County- Elbert/Central and East Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet- 213 AM MST Sun Feb 25 2024 ...RED FLAG WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO MIDNIGHT MST TONIGHT FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR BOULDER, THE DENVER METRO, AND THE PALMER DIVIDE... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR BOULDER, THE DENVER METRO, AND THE PALMER DIVIDE... The National Weather Service in Denver has issued a Fire Weather Watch for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from Monday morning through Monday afternoon. * Affected Area...Fire Weather Zones 239, 240 and 241. * Timing...Red Flag Warning from 9AM today to midnight tonight. Fire Weather Watch from 11AM to 6PM Monday. * Winds...Today, West 20 to 35 mph with gusts to 40 mph this afternoon, and up to 65 mph later this evening for the western Denver metro. For Monday, west 30 to 40 mph with gusts as high as 55 mph. * Relative Humidity...As low as 8 percent today, 14% Monday. * Impacts...Conditions will be favorable for rapid fire spread. Avoid outdoor burning and any activity that may produce a spark and start a wildfire. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings. && $$ COZ238-242-252215- /O.CON.KBOU.FW.W.0003.240225T1800Z-240226T0100Z/ Larimer County Below 6000 Feet/Northwest Weld County- Northeast Weld County- 213 AM MST Sun Feb 25 2024 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM MST THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE NORTHERN URBAN CORRIDOR... * Affected Area...Fire Weather Zones 238 and 242. * Timing...Red Flag Warning from 11AM to 6PM today. * Winds...West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph, strongest for the Cheyenne Ridge. * Relative Humidity...As low as 10 percent. * Impacts...Conditions will be favorable for rapid fire spread. Avoid outdoor burning and any activity that may produce a spark and start a wildfire. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now....or will shortly. A combination of strong winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. && $$