WWUS85 KBOU 190631
RFWBOU
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder CO
1231 AM MDT Tue Apr 19 2022
COZ241-246-247-191845-
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Elbert/Central and East Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet-
North and Northeast Elbert County Below 6000 Feet/North Lincoln
County-
Southeast Elbert County Below 6000 Feet/South Lincoln County-
1231 AM MDT Tue Apr 19 2022
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 PM MDT THIS
EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE PALMER
DIVIDE INCLUDING EASTERN ELBERT AND LINCOLN COUNTIES...
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is no longer in effect.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 241, 246 and 247.
* Timing...Noon to 8 PM MDT today.
* Winds...Southwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
* Relative Humidity...As low as 9 percent.
* Impacts...Any fire that develops will have the potential to
spread rapidly. Outdoor burning should be avoided, as well as
any activity that may produce a spark and start a fast moving
wildfire.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are likely. A combination of strong winds...low relative
humidity...and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire
behavior.
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COZ215-216-238-242-191845-
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Larimer and Boulder Counties Between 6000 and 9000 Feet-
Jefferson and West Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet/Gilpin/Clear
Creek/Northeast Park Counties Below 9000 Feet-
Larimer County Below 6000 Feet/Northwest Weld County-
Northeast Weld County-
1231 AM MDT Tue Apr 19 2022
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 PM MDT THIS
EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE FRONT RANGE
FOOTHILLS MAINLY BELOW 7500 FEET AND THE CHEYENNE RIDGE...
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.
* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zones 215, 216, 238 and 242.
* Timing...Noon to 8 PM MDT today.
* Winds...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
* Relative Humidity...As low as 10 percent.
* Impacts...Any fire that develops will have the potential to
spread rapidly. Outdoor burning should be avoided, as well as
any activity that may produce a spark and start a fast moving
wildfire.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are likely. A combination of strong winds...low relative
humidity...and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire
behavior.
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